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Egg Retrieval & IVF Starter Kit: Essentials for Calm, Comfort & Control
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items When I started IVF, I was overwhelmed and unsure what basics I’d need to make the process smoother. I created this list to help take some of the guesswork and worry out of it. These are the products that truly made a difference—tools for injections (...
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Medicine & Supply Organization
Injection Support
Daily Tracking & Emotional Grounding
Supplements and Fertility Support
Non-Toxic
Comfort & Recovery
Medicine & Supply Organization
IVF comes with a lot of stuff—meds, syringes, alcohol swabs, gauze, instructions, ice packs... and if you’re not organized, it gets overwhelming fast. This section includes the systems and tools that helped me keep everything in order. From my rollin...
Waking up to this clear storage cart stocked with my IVF meds and supplies gave me one less thing to stress about and it made daily injections feel just a bit more manageable.
3 Tier Clear Storage Cart
Clear IVF organizer trays that hold bandages, swabs, syringes, and wipes because structure brings peace during a process that feels anything but.
Clear Acrylic Organizer Tray
If you ever have to give yourself a shot while away from home, this travel cooler is a lifesaver - keeps your IVF meds cold and makes it easy to take your injection kit on the go.
Travel Cooler Case with Temperature Display
I took this on a weekend trip during my IVF cycle and it was a game changer. It kept my cold meds at a safe temp the entire time, and had enough space for everything: needles, alcohol swabs, bandages, even my heating pad. It looks like a regular styl...
CALPAK Weekend-Ready IVF Meds Cooler
When you’re first starting IVF, the number of medications, syringes, and dose changes can get overwhelming fast. Labeling everything: morning vs. evening meds, drawers, alcohol swabs, trigger-day supplies - takes the guesswork out of it. It’s one sma...
Label Maker
Injection Support
Giving yourself shots every day is one of the hardest parts of IVF—physically and emotionally. This section includes everything that helped make injections more manageable: tools to reduce pain, prevent bruising, and keep the oil from clumping under ...
This gel ice pack became my tiny ritual before IVF injections…just a few seconds of cold to soften the sting, physically and emotionally.
Lavender Cold Packs
These fun, flexible bandages softened the sharp edges of IVF because even during hormone shots, you deserve a little sweetness.
Fun Bandages
Must-have IVF injection aid for intramuscular shots. This injector makes big, scary needles feel effortless, even if you’re doing them by yourself.
Auto Injector for PIO shots
Progesterone in Oil (PIO) shots can leave painful bumps under the skin, but this massage gun helped prevent that—right after the injection, I used a heating pad and then massaged the area for 10 minutes. It kept the oil from clumping, and I never had...
Mini Massage Gun - Quiet and Portable Handheld Massager
I tried a handful of heating pads during IVF, and this one was by far my favorite. Before each progesterone in oil (PIO) shot, I’d sit the vial on the heating pad for two minutes to warm it up—this helped thin the oil so it was easier and less painfu...
Premium Machine Washable Integrated Heating Pad with Compact Storage - Standard Size
Daily Tracking & Emotional Grounding
Undated daily planner for IVF tracking…jot down meds, appointments, side effects, and how you feel each day. It’s invaluable when you’re navigating multiple cycles or just trying to stay grounded
Daily Notebook for Tracking
This was one of the most expensive tools I used during IVF but also one of the most helpful. Mira let me track my hormone levels with precision, not guesswork.
Mira Hormone Monitor: Clarity Kit
Some days during IVF, all I wanted was to curl up in a ball and be alone—and this blanket was what I reached for. It’s unbelievably soft, heavy in the best way, and gave me the kind of comfort that nothing else could. It became my go-to for recovery ...
Extreme Ultra Cloud Ancient Scroll Plush Blanket
I was gifted this St. Gerard medal during IVF, and even if you aren't super religious, there is something deeply comforting about wearing it. It reminded me to hold onto faith—whatever that looked like for me—and gave me a quiet sense of protection t...
St Gerard - Patron Saint of Motherhood - Gold
Supplements and Fertility Support
CoQ10 is one of the most-recommended supplements for egg quality over 40 - these gummies made it easy to stay consistent every day during IVF prep.
Qunol CoQ10 100mg Vitamin Vegan Gummies - 60ct
With IVF, everything you put in your body matters and how your body reacts to it is even more important. These prenatal gummies were gentle on my stomach and gave me one less thing to stress about each day.
Vitafusion PreNatal Multivitamin Dietary Supplement Gummies - Lemon & Raspberry Lemonade - 90ct
I take this daily to help manage inflammation—because with IVF, adenomyosis, and IBS, keeping my body calm and receptive is a constant challenge. Astaxanthin is one of the most powerful natural anti-inflammatories, and it’s become a key part of my pr...
Sports Research, Astaxanthin, 12 mg, 60 Veggie Softgels
Staying hydrated during IVF is so important- especially with all the hormones, bloating, and bloodwork. Ultima is my go-to because it’s sugar-free, has clean ingredients, and actually tastes good. I usually have 1–2 servings a day, especially after b...
Ultima Replenisher Hydration Electrolyte Powder, Sugar-Free Lemonade, 30 Servings
The hydration upgrade I didn’t know I needed during IVF.
Once Upon a Coconut is my go-to when I need to stay hydrated but can’t stomach another electrolyte mix. It’s light, naturally sweet, and feels like a treat without any added junk. IVF can be dr...
Premium Coconut Water
The Sicilian Pinecone (La Pigna) – Not Your Traditional Fertility Support, But Let Me Tell You What It Means
This isn’t your typical fertility crystal or supplement—but let me tell you, it carries just as much meaning. I’m Italian-American, and while...
Sicilian pine cone in hand-decorated ceramic
Non-Toxic
Non-toxic disinfecting wipes for IVF prep because every injection and med mix should start with a clean surface you can trust, without harsh chemicals.
Seventh Generation Lemongrass Citrus Disinfecting Wipes - 70ct
I’ve tried a lot of natural deodorants, and this is the only one that actually works—it lasts all day like regular deodorant. It does leave a little residue, but I just wipe the excess and it’s totally worth it.
Natural Solid Deodorant
During IVF, your body is absorbing and reacting to everything - including what's on your skin. I chose unscented lotion to avoid unnecessary fragrances and hormone-disrupting ingredients. This one is ultra-moisturizing, clean, and calming—no irritati...
Naturium Bio-Lipid Restoring Unscented Body Lotion
It felt like a splurge, but you actually get everything you need in one clean, easy-to-use kit. During IVF, I started paying more attention to what I was putting on my skin, and this MERIT set made it simple to show up looking fresh - even on days I ...
MERIT BEAUTY Five Minute Morning
Hydrating, non-toxic, and gentle—this body wash kept my skin calm and soft during IVF when everything felt extra sensitive.
The Glow Getter Multi-Oil Hydrating Body Wash - Naturium | Ulta Beauty
Cold-pressed castor oil is rich in fatty acids and antioxidants, and when it’s cold-pressed and hexane-free, it’s considered one of the cleanest oils you can put on your skin. I mix a drop into my unscented face lotion at night for extra hydration—it...
100% Pure Cold-Pressed Caster Oil - Kitsch | Ulta Beauty
Comfort & Recovery
I used this cozy, wire-free heat pad every night during IVF. It’s perfect for relaxing in bed without cords, especially on days when my body felt tense and emotionally drained.
Marshmallow Brown Warmies Heart Heat Pad
During IVF, hormone shifts and meds can cause bloating, water retention, and poor circulation—especially when traveling or after long days upright. Compression socks help reduce swelling and support blood flow, and after trying a lot of options, thes...
Bombas Everyday Compression Socks
Compression helps reduce IVF-related swelling and support circulation - these sleeves do the job without the full sock, ideal if you don’t like sleeping in socks.
Bombas Compression Calf Sleeves
When the IVF bloat hits, these are the pants - soft, loose, and forgiving in all the right places without making you feel worse.
BOYFRIEND LOOSE PANT
The perfect oversized tee for IVF days when you just want to feel soft, covered, and comfortable - no pressure on your belly, no tight sleeves, just ease.
BOYFRIEND T-SHIRT
These feel like air - perfect for sleep when everything feels heavy, swollen, or sensitive during IVF.
BOYFRIEND BOXER | ONYX
Someone gifted me this blanket knowing I’d need comfort during IVF and it became my absolute favorite thing. After egg retrievals, transfers, or just on the days I felt emotional or overwhelmed, I’d curl up with it and instantly feel softer, safer, a...
Extreme Ultra Cloud Ancient Scroll Plush Blanket
My husband bought me this robe during IVF, and it became part of my daily routine. On the days I felt bloated, overstimulated, or just emotionally worn out, wrapping up in it made everything feel softer. It’s warm, roomy, and honestly the most comfor...
Uggs Bath Robe
These aren’t made for IVF—but they should be. The convertible heel flips up like a regular sneaker or down like a slip-on mule, which made early morning clinic visits so much easier. When you’re getting dressed half-asleep for daily bloodwork and son...
UA Slipspeed Nova Shoes | Under Armour
Perfect for early-period ultrasounds, post-sonogram gel, and egg retrieval recovery—soft, leakproof, and reliable.
Leakproof Cotton Modal High Rise - Knix
IVF isn’t something I went through alone - my whole family has been in it with me. I made custom socks with a picture of me, my husband, and my stepkids, and wore them for every big moment—retrievals, transfers, procedures. It reminded me why I was f...
Custom Photos and Text Socks,
One of those pieces that hits you right in the heart.
This necklace is simple but carries real meaning—perfect for anyone going through change, growth, or just needing a little reminder that they’re on the right path. The message is subtle but powerf...
Where You're Meant to Be Necklace
Down Regulation
Not all women need to go through down regulation, but many do - especially if they have adenomyosis or endometriosis. It puts your body into a temporary menopause for 2–3 months to calm inflammation and prep the uterus for embryo transfer. The side e...
This fan is super lightweight and small, but powerful. I kept it next to my bed during down regulation, and when I’d wake up with a hot flash, I’d lay it right on my chest blowing directly at my face. It’s sturdy enough to stay in place without tippi...
Personal USB Mini Fan
The Boyfriend line from Skims was the only pajama set that made IVF nights bearable. I tried a handful of other options, but these were the perfect balance - light enough to get through a hot flash, but still soft and cozy when the chill hit afterwar...
BOYFRIEND BOXER | ONYX
The Boyfriend line from Skims was the only pajama set that made IVF nights bearable. I tried a handful of other options, but these were the perfect balance—light enough to get through a hot flash, but still soft and cozy when the chill hit afterward....
BOYFRIEND T-SHIRT
The Boyfriend line from Skims was the only pajama set that made IVF nights bearable. I had intense hot flashes during down regulation, but sometimes just wearing shorts wasn’t enough—when the flash passed, I’d be chilled. These struck the perfect bal...
BOYFRIEND LIGHT & LOOSE PANTS
Desperate times call for desperate measures—when the hot flashes got unbearable in the middle of the night, I’d pull this out and wear it around my neck. It’s not glamorous, but it worked.
Cooling Neck Ring
No one wants to talk about this, but it’s one of the worst parts of menopause and down regulation—the dryness can be unbearable. This balm provided instant, soothing relief and became a non-negotiable part of getting through it.
VMAGIC® Vulva Balm
Cooling sheets are a must-have during down regulation. Sleep is already limited with all the hot flashes, and these made a huge difference. It felt like a splurge, but the investment was 100% worth it to get even a little more rest when my body was a...
Arctic Aire•MAX COOLING Sheet Set
During IVF, my skin became more sensitive and dry—especially during down regulation. This body wash was a gentle, non-toxic option that actually hydrated instead of stripping my skin. It’s packed with nourishing oils and glycerin, feels luxurious, an...
The Glow Getter Multi-Oil Hydrating Body Wash - Naturium | Ulta Beauty