SHOW NOTES: Episode 9

TTC can be hard, especially during the holidays. The questions from family members to the thoughts of wanting a little one to share the day with - it can be a hard time. Today I am sharing my top 5 tips with you for navigating the holidays while TTC:

1. Get together with your spouse and plan ahead.

As the holidays approach, decide together as a couple which events you want to go to or which events just aren’t worth it for both of you.

Think about the comments that may come up as these events approach and how you are going to navigate them. I share some helpful things to say to these comments in the episode so be sure to check that out.

You can also try to decrease the interaction with certain people that you know are going to bring these topics up or enlist someone to help you out if you know that one specific person is going to make these comments. I don’t want you to feel like you completely lose the ability to experience the whole day or the whole experience because of that one interaction.

2. Prioritize your well being

Really know where you are on your journey and what feels comfortable for you as far as the holidays right now.

3. Always come back to processing these emotions.

This is my mission as a coach is to help women build their emotional resilience. Use these emotions to help guide you. You deserve a few minutes a day to check in on how you’re feeling. If you feel like you need even some guidance of just how to do that, check out my Two Week Wait Workbook and play the meditations about processing emotions. You can find that workbook HERE.

4. Depend on your support people during this time.

Depend on your spouse, medical providers, family members or friends, your coach and create a plan together on how to approach the holiday season. Don’t do this alone.

5. Plan for some post event recovery

Take time to rest and process after the holidays. This can be a mentally draining time while TTC. Be sure that you take time to relax.

I hope this episode was helpful for you while you are TTC during the holidays. If you want to chat more about this, join me on Instagram @sarahbrandell. I’d love to hear from you and hear what tips you are using during this holiday season.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:

• My 5 tips for navigating the holidays while TTC

LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

• Check out episode 6 to hear more about outside voices and unsolicited comments.
• 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