Anonymous wrote:I would have appreciated it during my IVF cycles. A small box with self care/spa items. A book you enjoyed. Something thoughtful/you know she will like. You are a good firend!

We all want gifts. This is not an occasion for one.

It's a thoughtful thing to do.
I'm on the same boat, I know someone going through it and I would love to send her something that can help during the process.

I would have appreciated it during my IVF cycles. A small box with self care/spa items. A book you enjoyed. Something thoughtful/you know she will like. You are a good firend!

It’s over the top. Just leave it alone.

Awkward just be supportive.

Giving stuff seems over the top for this. Send a card or thoughtful texts.

Anonymous wrote:Ages ago I gave a good friend a microwavable buckwheat pillow. Another friend who had done IVF said that sitting on a heating pad or something after certain shots could help them absorb? Is that still considered true?

I will give those pillows in general that because they are a nice comfort, self-care item.

Those are so nice for your shoulder too. Excellent idea!

Ages ago I gave a good friend a microwavable buckwheat pillow. Another friend who had done IVF said that sitting on a heating pad or something after certain shots could help them absorb? Is that still considered true?

I will give those pillows in general that because they are a nice comfort, self-care item.

Spa gift certificate. Find one that specializes in prenatal massage so they’re comfortable.

+1 to something super cozy. A nice blanket.

A nightgown or caftan that will be forgiving regardless of where she is in the process.

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Something fun to distract her. Gift certificate to Sephora or the spa.

I underwent 4 cycles that only yielded one successful pregnancy. Is this her first cycle? If so, I’d send encouraging messages and offer to listen if she needs to talk. I wouldn’t buy a gift just yet, because it could be a long road, and frankly, she might need a thoughtful gift more later on. If this cycle isn’t successful, make sure you don’t just give her a pep talk about trying again; acknowledge that the situation sucks and isn’t fair. Hopefully it will be successful and you’ll soon be picking out a baby gift!

Birth control pills.

Now we’re buying gifts for women who are doing ivf? Give me a break.

Something cozy. Nice slippers or a robe.

I have a family member who is in the early phases of IVF and already understandably frustrated and emotional. She lives across the country, but I would like to send her a gift as a pick-me-up - something just for her, up to around $100. Any ideas of something that fits the bill?