Ordering socks online.
Not just any socks either.
We are talking those designer socks.
Lucky socks.
A.k.a. IVF cycle socks!
I must admit this is my first time getting fancy socks before a transfer, but I see so many ladies on my Instagram account making the most out of their crappy infertility situation and adding some fun to it with these socks.
So today, I took a step of faith and humor at the same time- faith that I will be wearing these humurous socks soon.
I got 3 pairs and hubby helped me pick them out!
- 1 pair for FET day- ((knee high black BadAss socks))
- 1 pair for 1dp5dt, or day 1 of bedrest- ((yellow crew stork socks))
- 1 pair for 2dp5dt, or day 2 of bedrest-((pineapple socks)) *if you dont know the wives tale about pineapple post transfer look it up๐
A fellow blogging friend of mine, who is a survivor of recurrent pregnancy loss will finally bring her rainbow baby into the world soon. She recently inspired me to do some things during the next 2WW that show I believe this is going to work. I havent ever taken any brave action during the actual 2WW’s before to show my faith. Peeing on a stick probably doesnt count Im guessing. Lol.
When she told me she bought a couple baby things during her 2ww because she had to believe it was going to work that time, I made the decision in my heart thats what I need to do too, hence the socks!
The socks are awesome but I’m not sure about the bed rest… The latest advice is to go about normal activities to ensure natural bloodflow to the uterus after transfer. I’ve had 8 transfers and the one that produced the twin pregancy I am in now was directly followed up by a full afternoon of walking around the city, shopping, going out for lunch, and running errands. Not sure that bed rest is helpful.
One article: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-bed-rest-after-ivf-idUSBRE95R10620130628
Of course if bed rest makes you feel better, then I’m sure it’s not deterimental. LOVE THE SOCKS ๐
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Thanks!! I guess I should have labeled it “laziness” more than bedrest. Lol. My RE isnt big on it either.
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That’s interesting. I always wonder about bed rest. The U.K. version of IVF recommends that we just go about our daily lives without any changes. They don’t recommend bed rest even though I’d love to do that instead! ๐
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My RE pretty much says sex, stairs, and working out are off limits but normal activities are okay! I enjoy being lazy during the wait though, its actually less stressful for me that way ๐
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Love these!!!! ๐
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Right!? I couldnt resist! ๐
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Love it!
I love online shopping, but in particular I love these socks ๐
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Thanks! Me too! That reminds me, I have some adult coloring recommendations for you…are u still looking? If so, Ill email them to you ๐
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YES! I am still looking. I’m actually browsing Amazon right now, perfect timing!
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Cool, Ill just shoot them to you now then–
If you want to stick to Mandalas, “The Mandala Coloring Book” is great. Simple, relaxing, to the point.
For a coloring quest, go with “Enchanted Forest” by Johanna Basford (lots of detail in this one, need some thin pencils for it). I like her second book better, “Lost Ocean” (lots of sea creatures!!)
If you like shapes and geometry with *uplifting* quotes, “Art for Mindfullness Geometrics” is super cool!
Hope these help!!
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I absolutely love the socks. It kinda got me thinking about starting an ugly sweater movement only using socks. Not that those socks are ugly…..they are super cute…..but you know what I mean.
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Totally know what u mean here. As a matter of fact, one of the websites I was on had an ugly sweater thing going on with the socks ๐ค
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Such a brilliant idea! Love the socks!
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Isnt it cute? Thanks !
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This is great and I’m totally in that mind set right now!! Love them!! I hope our next cycles go perfect!!
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Thanks for noticing the positive mental state! I hope the same ๐๐๐
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Love this! I hope they ARE your lucky socks. XO
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Thanks me too!!
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I absolutely love this!!! ๐ And great sock choices!
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Thanks! Im going to try and believe this time will be it ๐
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I always thought it can’t hurt anymore if it doesn’t work. I know I would have been devastated no matter what. Besides, I don’t believe God would give you the desire to mother a child of you were never meant to. Constantly praying for you ๐
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Really good points ๐
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I never bought special socks for IVF, but these sure are cute! Hope they really bring you luck!
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Thank you! Never too late to join the club ๐
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Did you read or watch The Martian? Reminds me of that with his meals. What a great idea! I might join in, but first I have to Google about pineapples!
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The Pineapple thing is hogwash ๐
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Im sure it is…but its fun to believe! ๐ ๐
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No, I have not! Please join in on the fun ๐
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Love those socks…super cute!
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Thank ya!!!
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