SHOW NOTES: Episode 10
Hello and welcome to another episode of the Path to Motherhood Podcast. The two week wait is one of the most dreaded times in the TTC journey. It can be hard to be in that uncomfortable feeling of waiting. It can lead to racing thoughts and the “what-ifs”. I want to offer you some tips on navigating this time.
1. Don’t put everything else on pause.
Live a full life right now! Spend time with family. Enjoy hobbies that you like. Go out and do the fun activities or events that you have planned. Whatever it is that lights you up, that is what I want you to spend time doing in your two week wait (and all the time for that matter!)
2. Acknowledge what’s going on.
I know a lot of people will say - pause, put it on the shelf, don’t think about it! I disagree. This is one of this things that is so big and heavy and consuming that although we try to put it on the shelf, it doesn’t actually stay on the shelf. Acknowledge your two week wait in short spurts every day so that you aren’t ignoring it. If you ignore it, it’s going to keep coming back up.
3. Identify if testing is creating added anxiety for you.
Testing is something that can create a lot of added anxiety and stress for people in the two week wait process. So truly be honest with yourself and see if this is something that is creating more stress for you. If it is, eliminate it. I know that can seem hard and scary but I want you to really be honest with yourself here and try to eliminate added worry or stress that may come through testing early. Remember if you’re going to test early, make sure it’s far enough past ovulation or trigger shot or transfer that it would be reasonable to test and also make sure you’re doing it from a loving place.
Hopefully some of this inspired you during your two week wait to make it a little more bearable. Remember, you are strong and you can do this. I believe in you.
If you want to chat more about your two week wait, join me on Instagram @sarahbrandell. I’d love to hear from you!
IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:
- Two Week Wait
LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:
- Check out last week's episode here!
- Get your 2 week wait workbook here: www.sarahbrandell.com/twoweekwait
- Interested in getting some coaching while you are on this path? Sign up for a consult call here: www.sarahbrandell.com/apply
MORE ABOUT THE PATH TO MOTHERHOOD PODCAST:
Welcome to The Path to Motherhood Podcast. I’m your host Sarah Brandell and I’m a fertility life coach, wife, and a mother on a mission to help you manage your mind and emotions around fertility and trying to conceive. I know where you are because I’ve been there. I have been through the long journey to motherhood, the waiting, the appointments, the testing, the unanswered questions, the medications, the shots and I am ready to help.
This podcast is for you if you are ready to learn how to navigate your path to motherhood authentically while honoring the emotions but also cultivating some hope. Join us each Monday as we walk through how to use the power of coaching to not only feel better along the way but also feel like you have an identity out of just trying to conceive.
Connect with me on @SarahBrandell on Instagram!
Download your free 2 week wait workbook here: www.sarahbrandell.com/twoweekwait
Ready for one on one coaching? Schedule a free consult call here: www.sarahbrandell.com/apply