Care package for friend going through IVF
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Aw, I have been in the same situation! I would just regularly check in as she goes through the stages. I think I dropped her round some flowers, choccys, smoothies, fruit and a jigsaw My friend was told to stay away from any chemicals/smelly soaps etc as apparently it can affect the eggs during collection and implantation. She also had acupuncture too!
Acupuncture voucher is a great idea, also possibly a massage voucher but I’d steer clear of a muscle massage and nothing deep tissue, and maybe go for something like a foot massage or a head massage. So she’s relaxed as much as possible before she embarks this round 😊
No advice but you’re a wonderful friend x
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I’d say fluffy socks + chocs. Avoid products/lotions etc. Maybe a large water bottle, if she’s in to that kinda thing, as drinking LOTS of water is recommended. Or even just a caring message in a card is a lovely gesture ❤️
Lots of people swear by acupuncture before doing IVF, so maybe a voucher for that? An electric heat pad is always handy for warming up injections and soothing injection sites. A soft blanket, cosy socks and a nice robe (these will come in very handy when she does her egg retrieval). Maybe a good book for distraction?