Anyone NOT on bedrest after et?

loraG · 09-26-2006, 02:17 PM

I just had my transfer this morning. My RE recommended that I don't do anything strenuous today but could return to normal activities tomorrow (not including exercise or strenuous housework etc). I'm trying to stay off my feet as much as possible today and tomorrow (took both days off work), but I'm wondering if it's ok to sit at the table for meals.

Anyone get similar instructions from their RE?

Thanks!
Lora

ctd · 09-26-2006, 02:27 PM

I haven't had me transfer yet but the RE told me it would be 3 days bed rest. They said it's probably not necessary but you want to feel like you have done everything possible!

jpoo · 09-26-2006, 02:29 PM

Lora,

My RE says two days bed rest, but that doesn't mean that I have to stay in bed! They said just take it easy...relax on the couch and no housework. And avoid going up and down the stairs too much. But I can get up and make myself lunch or stuff like that. I'm sure that sitting at the table for a meal is fine.

Jenny

kellyrn · 09-26-2006, 02:36 PM

Jen,
My RE admits to bedrest being "voodoo" and that they don't really know definitively whether or not it helps. But it can't hurt. It also encourages us ladies to stay off our feet and take it easy. Since that's what you are planning to do anyhoo, I wouldn't worry. Your RE would tell you nothing that would put you in harms way. Good luck.

loraG · 09-26-2006, 02:46 PM

Thanks Ladies,

I've pretty been on the couch all day wathch On Demand movies and only getting up to go to the bathroom and get something to drink. I feel better now b/c I was worried about moving at all.

Good luck to all of you!

Lora

**BC-tnahope** · 09-26-2006, 03:44 PM

My RE says 3 days bed rest, up to bathroom, shower and eat and back down.

JandBC · 09-26-2006, 04:58 PM

Lora:
My RE is the same as yours...rest in bed the day of E/T, then they told me you could resume normal activities (minus strenuous exercise for the 2ww and sex for 3 days). I stayed home for another day after E/T last time, and didn't do much on day 3 (but did go out to a couple stores).

I think sitting up to eat is fine....I'm convinced I got really constipated after my last IVF because I would eat in bed and didn't do much moving around. You should sit up...to digest!
GOOD LUCK!

JC

Lizzardqueen · 09-26-2006, 05:23 PM

After both my ET's, RE said nothing strenuous day of transfer, but if I wanted to go to the mall, go for it! Then resume normal activity, including sex, the next day. I rested at home on day of transfer, and as suggested returned to work the next day (physically strenuous, heavy lifting, pulling, pushing) and both were BFP cycles.....just remember all the "au naturale" pregnancies out there....there were never any limits on what those women did in the days following conception, right?

Best of luck.

because · 09-26-2006, 05:33 PM

lizzardqueen and Jand- I am glad I found your posts.
I was refering to the sex part. My RE was recommending no sex till preg confirmed.
This means 3 weeks after first Beta. I asked twice.
See I wanted to get the party started and my hubby will return in Dec. to a no sex ban? (i haven't seen him in six months!) I think I will go ahwead with the IVF and
plan on a great reunion in every way.
I just don't know why my RE requests such a long pelvis rest period.

poppan · 09-26-2006, 05:54 PM

Because -- my RE is pretty conservative and he also said no sex or orgasms until the first OB u/s! I think the theory goes that if you have sex or an orgasm you might get uterine contractions which might interfere with implantation. Personally, I think it's definitely one of those "won't hurt" but who knows if it would really help things.

09-26-2006, 02:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
loraG 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,296	Anyone NOT on bedrest after et? I just had my transfer this morning. My RE recommended that I don't do anything strenuous today but could return to normal activities tomorrow (not including exercise or strenuous housework etc). I'm trying to stay off my feet as much as possible today and tomorrow (took both days off work), but I'm wondering if it's ok to sit at the table for meals. Anyone get similar instructions from their RE? Thanks! Lora

09-26-2006, 02:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
ctd 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mississippi Posts: 3,650 Blog Entries: 1	I haven't had me transfer yet but the RE told me it would be 3 days bed rest. They said it's probably not necessary but you want to feel like you have done everything possible! __________________ Casey 28 DH 38 DD Bayley 11 years old DD Meredith 20 months old tubal issues (1 removed 1 w/blockage) 1st IVF cycle Oct. 2006 - Autumn's Hope - BFP!! 2nd IVF cycle Oct. 2008 - B/B TWINS!!

09-26-2006, 04:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
JandBC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 9,706	Lora: My RE is the same as yours...rest in bed the day of E/T, then they told me you could resume normal activities (minus strenuous exercise for the 2ww and sex for 3 days). I stayed home for another day after E/T last time, and didn't do much on day 3 (but did go out to a couple stores). I think sitting up to eat is fine....I'm convinced I got really constipated after my last IVF because I would eat in bed and didn't do much moving around. You should sit up...to digest! GOOD LUCK! JC __________________ Me: 34 / DH: 33 - TTC #1 for 4 LONG years-Clomid, multiple IUI's, 1 BFN IVF w/ NO natural fertilization IVF #2: BFP!: OUR MIRACLE BABY GIRL Bella Sofia - 18 MONTHS! http://bellasofiac.blogspot.com/ Currently TTC #2...FET #1: BFN , IVF #3: Feb. 09! Back on the ART wagon...GULP!

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09-26-2006, 02:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
jpoo 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,202	Lora, My RE says two days bed rest, but that doesn't mean that I have to stay in bed! They said just take it easy...relax on the couch and no housework. And avoid going up and down the stairs too much. But I can get up and make myself lunch or stuff like that. I'm sure that sitting at the table for a meal is fine. Jenny

09-26-2006, 02:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
kellyrn 900-999 post jack of hearts Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 931	Jen, My RE admits to bedrest being "voodoo" and that they don't really know definitively whether or not it helps. But it can't hurt. It also encourages us ladies to stay off our feet and take it easy. Since that's what you are planning to do anyhoo, I wouldn't worry. Your RE would tell you nothing that would put you in harms way. Good luck.

09-26-2006, 02:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
loraG 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,296	Thanks Ladies, I've pretty been on the couch all day wathch On Demand movies and only getting up to go to the bathroom and get something to drink. I feel better now b/c I was worried about moving at all. Good luck to all of you! Lora

09-26-2006, 03:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
BC-tnahope High FSH and POF Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 12,051 Blog Entries: 75	My RE says 3 days bed rest, up to bathroom, shower and eat and back down.

09-26-2006, 05:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
Lizzardqueen 600-699 post 8 of hearts Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mashpee, Massachusetts Posts: 633	After both my ET's, RE said nothing strenuous day of transfer, but if I wanted to go to the mall, go for it! Then resume normal activity, including sex, the next day. I rested at home on day of transfer, and as suggested returned to work the next day (physically strenuous, heavy lifting, pulling, pushing) and both were BFP cycles.....just remember all the "au naturale" pregnancies out there....there were never any limits on what those women did in the days following conception, right? Best of luck.

09-26-2006, 05:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
because Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: texas Posts: 840	lizzardqueen and Jand- I am glad I found your posts. I was refering to the sex part. My RE was recommending no sex till preg confirmed. This means 3 weeks after first Beta. I asked twice. See I wanted to get the party started and my hubby will return in Dec. to a no sex ban? (i haven't seen him in six months!) I think I will go ahwead with the IVF and plan on a great reunion in every way. I just don't know why my RE requests such a long pelvis rest period.

09-26-2006, 05:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
poppan 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,786	Because -- my RE is pretty conservative and he also said no sex or orgasms until the first OB u/s! I think the theory goes that if you have sex or an orgasm you might get uterine contractions which might interfere with implantation. Personally, I think it's definitely one of those "won't hurt" but who knows if it would really help things.