My husband and I (both 32) just started TTC this cycle. Being at the start of this journey, I am feeling so nervous in my first two week wait. I’ve been checking everything I eat, and panicking about things like my kimchi being unpasteurised, and my boiled eggs not being fully and truly hard boiled. I’ve passed on a spa day with friends and a catch up with uni friends cause it was a place that only served traditional sushi. My regular routine includes 2x hot yoga and 4x sauna per week, I’ve avoided both for the past 9 days.
I’m aware of how long this may take. And how some women feel they lose their own self, centring their whole life’s around their cycle. I really want to do everything “right” but it seems that all advice online is very vague and I found conflicting information. Some say to continue your life as normal, some say to cut down on things that may pose a risk, especially to neural tube development.
I would feel awful finding out I’ve potentially put my future baby at risk. But my yoga and gym routine is what helps me with anxiety. I am so conflicted. I’d love some recommendations on what you used and how you decide on things to continue and things to give up. I found Emily Oster’s book, “Expecting better”, which is my next thing to read. I would be interested in maybe some published articles and other books, if anyone has something they could recommend!