Checklist 10: When It Is Too Early to Test
1. Stay Busy
Are you keeping yourself busy with activities you enjoy?
✔️ Great! Staying busy with hobbies, books, or social activities helps ease the stress of waiting.
⚠️ Try filling your time with things you love — even a short walk or calling a friend can help distract your mind.
2. Self-Care Routine
Are you practicing regular self-care routines?
✔️ Excellent! Rest, good nutrition, and relaxation techniques support emotional and physical health during this wait.
⚠️ Take time to care for yourself — even a 10-minute meditation or relaxing bath can make a difference.
3. Distraction from Outcome
Are you distracting yourself from thinking about the outcome of your IVF cycle?
✔️ Great! Reading a new book, going out with friends, or doing activities you’ve put on hold can help ease the wait.
⚠️ Try planning enjoyable activities — even small outings or hobbies can keep your mind off the outcome.
4. Support Network
Are you connecting with people who understand what you’re going through?
✔️ Excellent! Sharing your feelings with friends, family, or online communities who can offer empathy is a great support.
⚠️ Reach out to those who understand and avoid people who make you feel uncomfortable with their questions or comments.
5. Self-Care During 2WW
Are you taking care of yourself physically and emotionally during the 2WW?
✔️ Perfect! Rest, eat well, and practice relaxation techniques like meditation, yoga, or deep breathing.
⚠️ Prioritise your wellbeing — even short moments of rest and relaxation can make a big difference.
6. Avoid Dr Google
Are you avoiding the temptation to consult Dr Google?
✔️ Well done! Remember, every IVF journey is unique and online symptom searches can cause unnecessary worry.
⚠️ Resist searching online — focus on staying positive and trust your IVF clinic’s guidance.
7. Home Pregnancy Tests
Are you waiting the recommended time before doing a home pregnancy test?
✔️ Great! Waiting helps ensure accurate results and reduces anxiety.
⚠️ Try to wait as long as you can — testing too early may give inaccurate results and add to your stress.
8. Blood Tests
Have you booked your blood test in advance to confirm the result?
✔️ Perfect! Blood tests are the most accurate way to confirm your pregnancy result.
⚠️ Arrange your blood test ahead of time and inform your clinic of the results as soon as possible.
9. Restrictions & Guidelines
Are you following your clinic’s restrictions and guidelines?
✔️ Good! Following activity, medication, and lifestyle recommendations supports your chances of success.
⚠️ Check with your clinic if you’re unsure about any symptoms, activities, or medication adjustments.
10. Treatment Plan
Are you following your treatment plan exactly as instructed by your IVF clinic?
✔️ Excellent! Keeping to the plan ensures the best possible care and outcome.
⚠️ Don’t make changes without your clinic’s approval — they are responsible for your treatment’s success and safety.
11. Focus on Positivity
Are you focusing on positivity during the 2WW?
✔️ Wonderful! Positive affirmations and visualisations help keep your mindset strong.
⚠️ Surround yourself with positivity — gentle reminders and uplifting thoughts can help balance emotions during the wait.