IVF Thrive

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IVF Thrive WorkbookHow are you feeling about your treatment?Start by writing out everything you're feeling about your treatment, any worries, instincts, relationship concerns, practical issues etc. This could be about anything, just let your thoughts flow. 

If you need extra room, print this page again

Are there any groups/areas that you are thinking and feeling about most? Work, finances, relationships, health, needles etc. Now try to prioritise those in terms of number 1 being the most prominent and emotional area and so on.

This will help you identify what the major stress points and issues are for you. Everyone is different. Don't think too much and just be led by your instinct.

IVF Thrive WorkbookWhat are the main themes in what you wrote?

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I w a n t t o T H R I V E , n o t j u s t s u r v i v e !

If you have more than 5 areas, print this page again

For each of the above areas you have identified, write down something you can do to support yourself better in this area and any changes you could make in your life to improve these areas. 

This can be hard, so you can always come back to it once you've had time to process and think.

IVF Thrive WorkbookHow can you support yourself more or change these key areas?

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Key area Support & changes I can make

P e r s i s t . A d a p t . T h r i v e !

w.g. Work w.g. Confide in colleague, take sick leave, change role on major project

IVF Thrive WorkbookHow would you like to be feeling and thinking about your treatment INSTEAD?!Relish in this question, get a clear vision of you thriving through your fertility treatment and then write down what that looks like, what you're doing, who you're with and what is supporting you to thrive.

S e t a g o a l , m a k e a p l a n , c h a n g e y o u r m i n d s e t , c h a n g e y o u r j o u r n e y !

What can you do with your partner to boost your relationship during fertility treatment?

IVF Thrive WorkbookWhat do you need to thrive?Let's get crystal clear on anything you need to support you? What resources do you need? What do you need people to do for you or say to you?

H e h e l d h e r i n h i s a r m s a n d t h a t ' s a l l s h e e v e r n e e d e d . . .

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Be specific, put regular things in place and make time for this. You may also like to jot down here ideas for other significant relationships in your life

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

How are you going to relax more and practice self-care each day?

IVF Thrive WorkbookWhat brings you joy?Write down the things that bring you joy in life? You might need to think back to the pre-infertility 'YOU'. It doesn't matter how small these things are!

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Remember the basics!

Water

Sleep

ZZZ

The best cure for the body is a quiet mind

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I promise to...

Let's bring it all together!Bring together all your answers into one amazing masterplan for thriving through your fertility treatment!

What self-care, relaxation and joyful activities am I going to do?What changes do I need to make to support me?What resources do I need?How will I boost my relationship/s? How will I be thinking?

This is your positive pledge! Stick it everywhere around your home, send it to others to make you accountable or look at it every morning to remind you

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Big Fat Negative. I will...

Mentally rehearsing the outcomeThis may seem strange at first, but I want you to take some time to imagine both a positive and negative result and note down what you would do in the short or long-term after both. 

This helps your brain mentally rehearse each outcome and will help you to be more resilient and cope better with a possible negative result as you already have a plan!

Infertility is NOT a permanent situation. You will get through this!

Big Fat Positive. I will...

Top 10 Tips for surviving the 2WW!

All the medications and procedures are over. You did everything you could at each stage, so try not to go back over it and rehash anything

It's ok to say 'No' to things that will stress you out and don't support your wellbeing right now and importantly practice how you will say this

Don't say 'no' to everything, just be selective. Being a hermit during the 2WW will actually make you feel worse, so pick selected activities and events that are fun and social and put your positive pants on! 

Asking Dr Google at this stage can only increase your confusion and stress. There will be a multitude of experiences out there. You are unique. Trust in your body and the process!

It's hard not to believe every twinge or sensation is OR isn't pregnancy related. Note any symptoms, changes or feelings but don't linger on them too long. Just allow them to be noted and move on

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Know you have done all you can

Say 'No'

Be selective

Stay off Google

Note body changes but don't obsess

You are stronger than you ever thought possible!

The two-week wait is horrible. Sorry, there's no way to sugar coat it! However, there are some things you can do to help yourself get through this time and to feel a little better.

Top 10 Tips for surviving the 2WW

This is a really personal thing. For you, testing every day may be helpful. For many, it's not. Listen to what you need & don't be swayed by others

How can you treat yourself at this tough time? Practising self-care and giving yourself little treats can give you a real boost

Try mindfulness - (being in the present moment without judgement) You can use one of our specific 2WW meditations to help you with this. 

Practise gratitude for the little things in your life that are good right now. Write down at least 3 things that you're grateful for each day. You could also expand this into a general journal about your feelings

Sometimes you can try everything and still be going crazy! The best thing to do is distract yourself. You can either do this 'passively' by watching a movie or TV or 'actively' through doing something completely different e.g. a creative task, take a class, go for a walk with a friend.

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The grass is greener where you water it...

Hold off testing

Treat yourself

Be Mindful

Practise gratitude

Distract yourself

Thank you for investing the time to look after yourself emotionally during your fertility treatment. You won't regret it!

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