I was told to take it easy and nice and slow with everything I did for the first several weeks, which seemed to help for me. I also tried to stay busy which is SO hard in your 2ww haha. Other than that, just think positive! Best of luck to you! I hope you get your BFP! =)

I know you've been told to rest, take it easy, etc... Thought I would share something my RE told us about. He said that he had read a study about laughter post ET... Control group had ET and followed normal procedure and went home. Other group had ET, then was entertained by clowns, jokes, funny movies, etc. My RE said that the laughter group had a higher success rate. I don't remember the specifics, but I thought it was interesting for sure!! I had friends come over while I was on bed rest. We watched movies, talked, and laughed. Whether it had anything to do with my results, I don't know, but it definitely helped pass the time and made me more comfortable. Good luck!!!!

thanks for the ideas ladies!

Maybe these are all old wives tales but here are the things I found on the interenet during my cycle:

1. Eating pineapple core helps with implantation. "Pineapple contains bromelain. Bromelain is a proteolytic enzyme that breaks up proteins that inhibit embryo implantation. Consuming a whole pineapple (focusing on the core as it has the highest concentration of Bromelain) during a fertility cycle can be beneficial"

One pineapple core, divided into 5 portions - consume one portion each day, over five days, beginning on the day of your embryo transfer.

2. Relaxation/bed rest for two days after transfer. Not necessary but definitly nice to do.

3. Lay on your left side only because the vein that carries blood to your uterus is just the right of your spine so laying on your left side keeps the blood flow strong. They suggest this during your whole pregnancy.

4. Eating only warm foods/liquids because cold stuff could make your uterus contract which an be harmful.


Like I said, these are all here-say and possibly just old wives tales...but you asked!

Honestly I don't really think there is too much you can do to make your embryo implant. I did the same thing for both of my transfers and my second one worked. I rested for two days, no caffeine, no artifical sweeteners, and increase your water intake. Good luck to you!!!

My accupuncturist said eat pineapple. My RE is very old school so he recommended bed rest for 3 days and then take it easy during the 2ww. I agree with dsray1 though, I didn't do much different between my first and second cycle and the second one worked. I would actually probably say I was a bit more active and didn't really dwell on it as much the 2nd time.

Good luck!!

Thank you!!

Thank you!!

I took royal jelly to help with egg qualit. Good luck!