BY: SOPHIA MELISARATOS
“When all of the doctors said that I would never be able to have children of my own, I believed in miracles.”
-sophia melisaratos
(Disclaimer: This is the process and the specific foods that I ate to help get my uterus ready for pregnancy. I did everything I possibly could to make it happen. I wanted to be able to say that I tried absolutely anything and everything, so I wouldn’t have any regrets. Along with daily prayer, I had my “prayer warrior” group to support me; I drank holy water from my church, and put holy oil on my tummy. However, none of this would have been possible without God. He is the only one who can create a miracle. When all of the doctors said that I would never be able to have children of my own, I believed in miracles. I know firsthand, because God blessed me with two beautiful miracle children. Believe that you will be a mother and believe that God will make it happen. Don’t ever have any doubt in your mind and fill your life with positive thoughts and people. Be patient, pray every day, and remember that God has the perfect plan for you. )
The Body Preparation Begins…
- Start taking prenatal vitamins every day
- Start walking daily for 30 mins
- Put heat packs or a heating pad on tummy at night
- Never allow your body to get cold.
- Never walk barefoot and never let your feet get cold. Always wear sock s or slippers
- Eat only hot foods and hot drinks
- Beef broth
- Chicken broth
- Eat lots of Red Meat
- (3x week) Eating red meat increases blood, which you need for your uterus.
- Hot soups
- Warm veggies
- No ice, No cold drinks…only warm drinks
- Eat lots of eggs (my acupuncturist said, “eggs produce eggs”)
- Eat mostly protein, fruits and veggies. Stay away from carbs such as crackers, white flour, breads, etc.
- Drink at least 2 liters of water per day.
- No caffeine
- Sleep and rest
- Get outside and breathe fresh air during the day and let the sun hit you and at night make sure you get plenty of sleep. (the acupuncturist said it has something to do with your Chee and helps balance your body)
- Try not to stress about anything
- No hot tubs, hot baths, or douches
- Drink warm milk every morning or afternoon ( Starbucks Steamers with Vanilla are the best)
- Acupuncture 2-3x per week for 3 months
A Few Days Before Transfer Procedure
- Get Acupuncture a few days before. If procedure is on a Wednesday, Get Acupuncture on Saturday or Sunday
- Get a massage the Day before
- Get Acupuncture the day before the procedure.
- Get Acupuncture the day of transfer and right after transfer-your doctor can make arrangements for this to happen.
Day of Transfer and Days following Transfer
- Relax and Rest as much as possible
- After transfer stay lying down for 1-2 hours…do not move.
- In the car when you go home after procedure lay seat down in recline position all the way back
- DO NOT shower for 4 days, then only wash hair in the sink and wash body in running water in bath…(sponge bath) Do not soak in tub.
- When you get home, lie on your back in bed and be as still as possible. Don’t drink too much water, so you have to get up and pee…. try to sleep.
- Do not get out of bed for 4 days
- Only lay on your back
- Sit up, propped up on pillows to eat. ONLY eat and drink your meals in bed. Do not get up to go to the kitchen. Someone needs to wait on you for every meal.
- Don’t let your body/belly get too hot.
- Always wear socks to keep feet warm.
After 4 Days….
- DO NOT run, fast walk or walk a long distance.
- DO NOT trip/fall or use abdomen muscles.
- DO NOT have orgasm/sex until your pregnancy test..then after it’s positive, do not have sex until after 6 mos.
- DO NOT let your body temperature to get above 101 degrees, but always stay warm
- Take a shower (warm not hot), but do not let the water hit your tummy, always have water on your back and quickly rinse front if you have to. Otherwise, hair in sink and sponge bath in tub.
- Stay low key and rest as much as possible.
- After work, go straight home and lay down.
- Stay seated all day if possible and don’t jump or bend down.
- Always wear socks to keep feet warm.