https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 02 May 2026 06:19:41 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/deposit-down-for-first-ivf-in-march-any-tips-for-nutrition-recipes-etc#post-1453337 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 09:37:56 +0000 meganmp 1453337@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@momazon: congratulations!!!! That's amazing news!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/deposit-down-for-first-ivf-in-march-any-tips-for-nutrition-recipes-etc#post-1452690 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 21:51:23 +0000 momazon 1452690@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Good luck! I third the acupuncture-- I did it weekly this fresh IVF cycle and also pre and post transfer, and just had a positive beta today (after three failed IUIs, a failed fresh and a failed FET). My acupuncturist also had me eliminate dairy as much as possible. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/deposit-down-for-first-ivf-in-march-any-tips-for-nutrition-recipes-etc#post-1452555 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 21:14:14 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 1452555@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Lilamo: I have a huge sweet tooth too! I tried making a healthy cake and it just wasn't the same. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/deposit-down-for-first-ivf-in-march-any-tips-for-nutrition-recipes-etc#post-1452546 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 21:11:05 +0000 Lilamo 1452546@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Leialou: That is rough. I'm a sugar addict, and it's not good. I've cut out gluten and that keeps me from snacking on crackers and pretzels, etc. But that darn sweet tooth... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/deposit-down-for-first-ivf-in-march-any-tips-for-nutrition-recipes-etc#post-1452531 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 21:05:02 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 1452531@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My doctor had me cut carbs and sugar during my cycle. It was tough. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/deposit-down-for-first-ivf-in-march-any-tips-for-nutrition-recipes-etc#post-1452523 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 21:02:48 +0000 Lilamo 1452523@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@meganmp: Aww, that is wonderful news! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/deposit-down-for-first-ivf-in-march-any-tips-for-nutrition-recipes-etc#post-1452522 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 21:02:34 +0000 Lilamo 1452522@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh yes!!! I forgot to add I've been receiving acupuncture. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/deposit-down-for-first-ivf-in-march-any-tips-for-nutrition-recipes-etc#post-1452199 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 19:01:33 +0000 meganmp 1452199@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I second the acupuncture! I'm convinced that is what worked for us- my twins turned one in November. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/deposit-down-for-first-ivf-in-march-any-tips-for-nutrition-recipes-etc#post-1452192 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 18:57:54 +0000 Lilamo 1452192@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well, I've cut out caffeine (sometimes I do drink green tea if I feel the craving), and also gluten. Turns out I've been having huge gluten issues and I didn't even realize it! My aches in joints are gone, as are bowel issues and stomach pain. Also, brain fog is gone and I seem to have a lot more energy. CRAZY! I'm glad I gave it a shot. I've been having those issues for so long they became "normal" and I didn't even realize it.</p> <p>I've also been taking CoQ10, Vitamin D and make smoothies every other day with maca powder, goji berry and spirulina. I start injections on March 1st. EEE! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/deposit-down-for-first-ivf-in-march-any-tips-for-nutrition-recipes-etc#post-1328377 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 13:33:18 +0000 msmug 1328377@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't know how much of my diet changes affected the outcome of my FET, however I had given up alcohol and caffeine for 3 months before we did the embryo transfer. During those 3 months, I had also started taking herbal supplements, and had changed my diet to a mostly whole food, plant-based diet. I didn't give up meat entirely but I did reduce my intake by probably 75%. Again I have no idea if any of that was the true reason it worked this time (versus the last 3 years of infertility) but I'd like to believe that giving up alcohol, caffeine, and adopting a more healthy lifestyle is a good thing overall. Good luck with your IVF journey! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/deposit-down-for-first-ivf-in-march-any-tips-for-nutrition-recipes-etc#post-1315100 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 20:12:08 +0000 Mrs.Pinecone316 1315100@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@raintreebee: I would love to hear any advise you find in researching. To prepare for my mini IVF I am doing acupuncture and herbs. I found this article really helpful.</p> <p><a href="http://natural-fertility-info.com/increase-egg-health" rel="nofollow">http://natural-fertility-info.com/increase-egg-health</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/deposit-down-for-first-ivf-in-march-any-tips-for-nutrition-recipes-etc#post-1310778 Tue, 31 Dec 2013 17:04:17 +0000 twodoghouse 1310778@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Congrats on taking such a big step! I hope it works for you! </p> <p>I didn't do anything special either - just gave up alcohol and caffeine before we started injections. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/deposit-down-for-first-ivf-in-march-any-tips-for-nutrition-recipes-etc#post-1310711 Tue, 31 Dec 2013 16:16:11 +0000 swedishfish 1310711@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Lilamo: good luck! I didn't do anything special except abstain from alcohol during my IVF cycle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/deposit-down-for-first-ivf-in-march-any-tips-for-nutrition-recipes-etc#post-1310697 Tue, 31 Dec 2013 16:09:49 +0000 FaithFertility 1310697@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@raintreebee: Thanks for that, my DH trys to watch his caffine intake weeks before our IUI, but other things can't hurt either </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/deposit-down-for-first-ivf-in-march-any-tips-for-nutrition-recipes-etc#post-1310362 Tue, 31 Dec 2013 14:19:20 +0000 Crystal 1310362@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/deposit-down-for-first-ivf-in-march-any-tips-for-nutrition-recipes-etc#post-1310346 Tue, 31 Dec 2013 14:14:47 +0000 Lilamo 1310346@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@raintreebee: That is very interesting. I'm taking notes! And congratulations! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/deposit-down-for-first-ivf-in-march-any-tips-for-nutrition-recipes-etc#post-1310317 Tue, 31 Dec 2013 14:08:40 +0000 raintreebee 1310317@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Good luck! I am 33.5 weeks pregnant with an IVF baby. I recently saw this study about the father's diet, which I thought was interesting. <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/fathers-diet-may-affect-offsprings-development-study-of-mice-suggests/2013/12/14/006834a8-644e-11e3-91b3-f2bb96304e34_story.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/fathers-diet-may-affect-offsprings-development-study-of-mice-suggests/2013/12/14/006834a8-644e-11e3-91b3-f2bb96304e34_story.html</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/deposit-down-for-first-ivf-in-march-any-tips-for-nutrition-recipes-etc#post-1310288 Tue, 31 Dec 2013 14:03:46 +0000 Lilamo 1310288@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well, yesterday I had my hysteroscopy done and we have the go ahead for our (my) first round of IVF in March. We will implant (if all goes well) in May. It's all very surreal! </p> <p>I'm a nutrition nutso and I'm going to start looking up recipes to help support my body this spring. I've read that maca root powder boosts the "fertile soil" to help with this process. </p> <p>Any tips or suggestions out there? </p>