How many day(s) did you skip work after embryo transfer?

[Anonymous]

Just wanted to take a poll for those who have had successful transfers. About to start my first IVF cycle and wanted to see how much time I should really take off

[Anonymous]

I went back to work the next day. I didn’t work out at all until after the beta came back positive.

[Anonymous]

None. Stayed home day of, back to work the next.

[Anonymous]

I was ordered 24 hours of bed rest.

[Anonymous]

None. I took a walk in a park on my way home, feeling a bit of nature couldn't hurt, and telecommuted that afternoon then was back in the office the next day. Successful twin implantation and for me at least I was glad to go to work to keep my mind off the 2WW.

[Anonymous]

I went back to work the same day. One singleton boy

[Anonymous]

None. I did mine out of state, worked from the hotel room after and then took a red eye home that night. transfer worked. I have a desk job. If I had to be on my feet all day at a job that was physically demanding, I would have taken the day off. Not bc I think bed rest is needed, but bc I’d want to take it a little easy.

[Anonymous]

Two, the day of transfer and the day after. Then telecommuted for the third day. My job is stressful and I didn't want to feel pressure to deal with email or work calls, just relax and let my body do its thing.

Successful transfer.

[Anonymous]

None. Went back to work next day.

[Anonymous]

None

[Anonymous]

I took the day off to be completely relaxed, snuggled up in bed and read. The next day back to work but I took it easy. DS is 4.5. I’m now in the 2WW for (hopefully) our second and did the same thing this time around.

I know bed rest doesn’t show benefits, but we’re putting our bodies through all kinds of crap with this process. Take time to be kind to yourself.

[Anonymous]

None. I went back to work for a few hours after both of my successful transfers (one DD, one early loss), but I have a desk job and short commute.

[Anonymous]

I rested the day of the transfer and went back to work the next day. It was successful but I lost it at 8 weeks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:None. Stayed home day of, back to work the next.

+1

Did this both times. First time failed, second time yielded healthy twins.

[Anonymous]

First time, I was ordered to 2-3 days of strict bedrest in a laying down position with only breaks for bathroom and to eat. For the remained of the 2ww, no bending at the waist, carrying anything over 5lbs, vacuuming, etc. I was an anxious mess and it didn't work.

I did zero bedrest for my subsequent transfers and had success.