The 2WW (2 week wait) is the period of time between ovulation and waiting to see if you’re pregnant.

If you’re TTC (trying to conceive) this time can bring with it a rollercoaster of emotions - such as fear, anxiety and worry with the wait, but also hope and excitement for the possibility of “what if I’m pregnant”.

This period of time can be really challenging…

Here are 3 not so conventional tips for getting through the 2WW:

1. Swap distracting yourself, for leaning into your emotions.

Many people can suggest to you to “just distract yourself” so you don’t think about it. However, when does trying not to think about something actually help?

If I was to say “don’t think of a purple elephant”, you would instantly start thinking of a purple elephant in your living room.

My advice here is… always lean into how you’re feeling. As a Kinesiologist & MBM practitioner, suppressing and pushing down your emotions is never a good idea. Because as we know, it’s going to eventually come out somehow.

Allow yourself to feel the worry, the fear, the excitement, the rage, the sadness/grief. By sitting WITH your emotions, and acknowledging them, you’re allowing them to be processed. My clients will tell you time and time again, how much better and lighter they feel after we have accessed their emotions.

2. Swap not sharing your journey, for being part of a community.

I understand the why behind you maybe not wanting to tell people about your journey, because it’s your own and there may be a belief of “what if it doesn’t work out”. There’s also societal norms of not telling people about your fertility journey/pregnancy until you’re well into it.

BUT I’m here to tell you beautiful soul, we aren’t meant to be islands. Especially when you’re going through this journey. It can be really challenging.

Community is so incredibly important for overall wellbeing. I know so many people, and clients, that have told me that they haven’t told anyone, and it’s been like a weight on their shoulders. This is your sign to reach out - to a practitioner, a counsellor, a friend, a family member, or even a community fertility group. Talk it all through! That connection won’t make you feel so alone - and you would not believe how many people may be going through the same thing, right now too.

3. Swap vague affirmations, for working through your limiting beliefs/blocks.

Don’t get me wrong here, I love a good affirmation, and I believe they can really help throughout life. However, if your subconscious doesn’t believe what you’re saying, and there is a direct block against that affirmation, well chances are it will be like water off a ducks back. It just won’t stick.

You may have been TTC for a while now and there may be a belief, deep down, that “what if it doesn’t happen” or “what if I’m not meant to be a mum”. Working with a practitioner is key to work through any limiting beliefs or blocks as they can help you address and clear it so that there is much more ease around the situation. This helps to dissolve anxiety & fear. And it will allow your beautiful affirmations to then work their magic.

Are you ready? Your Fertility Journey gets to be easeful.

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Much love, as always, Stef x