How active should you be post transfer?

[emilyb]

Hi guys,

I'm in my second cycle with EPU scheduled for this Friday. Fingers crossed!! I'm doing my first Antagonist short cycle so I hope it goes ok.

We are going for a 5 day transfer and I just wondered how much rest I should give myself post transfer.

The doctors say it's fine to walk around and do stuff afterwards, which is what I did last time but I've also read that it can be beneficial to rest up for the next day or so. I've got two days off work and was planning on taking it easy but I've booked into a seminar the night of the transfer. My partner thinks I shouldn't go and that I should stay at home and rest. Are we being paranoid?

Also, I will be getting acupuncture post transfer and am wondering if it would be better to get it the same day, the next day or if it doesn't really matter how active I am afterwards as long as I don't exert myself.

How long does the embryo float around before it decides it might want to 'stick'? One day? Two days? A few days or a few hours???

If anybody has any thoughts on this, please let me know

Emily

[CeCe]

Hi Emily,

Generally after transfer I've been told to take it easy, which means no lifting heavy grocery shopping bags etc but you can continue on with normal daily routines. I'm an office worker so I don't really have to take work into consideration.

As it's been pointed out to me, people who get pregnant the 'old fashioned way' probably don't change their routine, but us using AC know the precise times etc so it is easy to worry and wonder if we are doing the right things.

I would think going to a seminar should be fine, but you need to do what you and your partner feel comfortable with.

For the accupuncture, I've done it the same day and I think one cycle was the day after (sorry cannot recall exactly). It would be best to talk to your acupuncturist as mine does a pre and post transfer session.

Good luck.

[MummaSue]

Hey!
Just want to wish you all the luck for your transfer.

I had acupuncture the night before my transfer (as transfer was early in the morning). After transfer I spent half an hour in my clinic sitting there drinking brandy (I was shocked they gave me brandy!! and it felt weird to be drinking it at 8am in the morning LOL). I went home and lay down for 2 hours then I had another acupuncture session which was exactly 3 hours after transfer.
I just chilled at home for the rest of the day, not necessarily lying down but just pottering around.

If you have a 5 day transfer, technically it should only take 1-2 days for your little one to implant. An embryo can last only 7 days without being attached.

I say do what is going to make you feel comfortable and relaxed. Are you going to be sitting down at the seminar? If so, why not just go?
The day after my transfer, I got about my usual routine.

And as you can see from my siggy, it resulted in a BFP!
Good luck
Sue xxx

[MummaSue]

Oh, and I must add, my FS told DH and I to go and have sex following ET. I was anxious about this but we did it and it seemed to be ok, still got the BFP!

Just something to think about. Would be interesting to see what your FS says about that.

Sue x

[grub17]

hi emily,

i read up somewhere the embryo attaches within 48 hrs of transfer. Our transfers have both been on a saturday morning so i spent the weekend resting.

we were told the DTD before the transfer to prime things.

but i agree, i think a seminar where you are just sitting about should be fine. but if were are worrying bout it, it may be best to just stay home and get DH to pamper you! just for peace of mind you mind find that's best.

but seriously so long as you aren't water skiing, doing yoga and running around get hot and sweaty, i think it should be fine.

hope that helps and good luck with your transfer!

[emilyb]

Thanks guys,

I'm getting acupuncture the same day of the transfer and she also does massage so I might see if she can do a massage as well. I'll then go home and rest. I don't think I'll go to the seminar as it will put my head in overdrive and resting is to do with the mind as well as the body. I've got the next day off too so I'll just pamper myself (DH can't get time off work so it's just me, but that's ok).

One question - do you think it is ok to have a warm bath after transfer?

Emily