Friday, April 16, 2010

Bed rest

I need some advice, after an ET how long should you be on bed rest? My RE recommends at least 24 hrs. I was thinking more along the lines of 48 hrs. We are doing a 3dt so I think I need longer than a 5dt. I don't know. I want to be as careful as possible. I think most of us would stay in bed a week if we knew we would get a BFP at the end of a cycle. So ladies, what did you do?

On another note I cannot stop smiling. That was my FB status update today. I am so ready to do this. It is going to work! I love happy thoughts!

11 comments:

  1. YAY!! Keep that positivity going!!!!! I really really think you are going to get your BFP in two weeks!!!

    I did bed rest for only 24 hours but I did a day 5 transfer. I think you might be right in trusting your instincts and staying down a little bit longer.

    Sending all the positive energy I can!!!!!!!! XOX

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  2. I can feel your energy and enthusiasm through the computer!

    Hope is all we've got. If we lose that, then what's the point?

    I don't know much about IVF and bedrest after FET, but I have read numerous times that eating lots of pinnaple is suppose to help with implantation. Sounds silly to me, so take it for what it's worth.

    I will be thinking of you!!

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  3. I took it easy for a couple days (5dt) but didn't do bedrest. Even walked the few blocks home from the ET. Do whatever makes you feel happy and in control, because I doubt it has any effect.

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  4. I say the longer the better! I always did at least 48 hours and with my 5th IVF cycle (the successful one) I had the day 5 transfer on a Tuesday morning and I didn't do anything until I got up for work Friday morning. It may sound excessive, but it was the one that worked for us (I'm sure a doctor would say bedrest had nothing to do with it). And with a day 3, I agree that longer is better. I'm not saying stay home for a week or anything, but a few days can't hurt, right?

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  5. Hey, thanks for your comment on my blog. Sounds like we have a lot in common besides the FET on Monday -- we're severe male factor as well and have been trying for five years.
    Wow, I am blown away that you had 17 embryos from your IVF cycle. Here's hoping Monday is our lucky day!

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  6. I did a 3 day transfer & like you I felt it was important to do the bed rest thing a little longer than recommended so I went with the 48hrs & also took it really easy the third day. So excited for you & glad your in such a positive place:)

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  7. Praying so hard for you! To be honest we dont really do bedrest here in Australia, but do whatever you feel you should do okay xx

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  8. I think 2-3 days is best, at least that's what I heard. It's perfect timing for a long weekend. Hope all is well and your resting away!!!

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  9. Sending positive vibes your way.

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  10. A great positive attitude! Wishing you all the best.

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  11. I hope all goes well today for your transfer! I always stay on bedrest for at least 2-3 days after transfer. Good luck with the appt!!

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