Whatever stage in your TTC/IVF journey you're in, I'm sorry you're a part of the club. I hope this list will help you lessen the decision fatigue – and do also know you're not alone!
(While your clinic will equip you with everything you truly need, these extras are worth it, as it's the little things that can really make a difference in your journey.)
Sections
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general 🫶🏼
supplements 💊
stims 💉
resources 📚
general 🫶🏼
hydration is so important throughout the journey. highly recommend the sugar free ones!
my favorite test strips, connects to their app where you can keep track of it all
Easy@Home 50 Ovulation + 20 Pregnancy Test Strips
pom juice is so good as an anti-inflammatory!
POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice, 8oz x8
highly recommend getting a fun, emotional support water bottle!
Simple Modern 30oz Trek Tumbler w/ Handle & Straw
supplements 💊
my fave
Ritual Essential Prenatal Multivitamin, 30 Days
great for egg quality - the best value ones are from Costco
Kirkland Signature CoQ10 300 mg., 100 Softgels
SO many pills/supplements - love this one bc I can just take one and throw it in my purse for the day. fits plenty of pills!
Sukuos Weekly Pill Organizer 2x Daily AM PM
egg quality & ovulation support. love these that come in packs you can grab and go
Theralogix Ovasitol Inositol Powder 180 Packets
stims 💉
omg - this lady saved us! very quick and simple instructions to injecting all of the IVF meds (not just Menopur)
How To Inject Menopur® With Q-Cap Subcutaneously | Fertility Treatment | CVS Specialty®
keep your hands from getting cold!
MyVitro Plush Hot+Cold IVF Packs, Set of 2
heats up fast - use it to warm up your PIO shot & to apply after!
Heating Pad for Back Pain Relief, 6 Heat Settings, 12x24"
resources 📚
this may seem silly, but I highly recommend finding a TTC/IVF/Fertility group on FB to connect with women who are on the same journey & timeline as you. there's even specific groups for your specific transfer month.
Facebook - groups
truly crieddddd my eyes out watching this series! found solace in the journey.
Our Fertility Journey: Episode 1 (Desi Perkins)
another fertility YT series - filled with ups & downs and hope!
OUR IVF JOURNEY: episode one (Jaci Marie)
another rollercoaster of emotions
I Can't Get Pregnant | Our Fertility Journey Episode 1
took SO MANY NOTES & helped me figure out what to focus on in regard to supplements and tactics