Valentine\u2019s Day, the day for love and joy but for those struggling with infertility or going through fertility treatments, this day can be easily overlooked. But why not take a break from worrying about the big things in life (like your fertility treatment, your family, finances, job etc!) and instead celebrate what Valentine\u2019s Day has to offer.<\/p>\n
Whether you\u2019re single or in a relationship, the secret to Valentine\u2019s Day is to remember the little things in your life –\u00a0 the things that make\u00a0you feel happy and loved, like\u00a0sweet memories, favorite moments, fragrant flowers and delicious candy!<\/p>\n
For the couples:<\/strong><\/p>\n If you are a couple going through the stress of fertility treatment, Valentine\u2019s Day can be the one day you take a break from worrying, watching and waiting for pregnancy results.\u00a0 Instead, focus on the little things that you both enjoy.\u00a0 Play a game you used to play just the two of you, like backgammon or\u00a0Rock Band. Play your favorite song from when you and your partner started dating. If the music is faster than your heartbeat, it is energizing, so get up and dance! If its slower than your heartbeat, it is\u00a0relaxing, so\u00a0share a massage or bath. If you start with the little expressions of affection, the big finish, sex, often follows naturally!<\/p>\n Another way to treasure the little things is to pull out old photos from your early days and reminisce your nights together. Or take a drive to visit close friends or go to your favorite ice-cream shop.<\/p>\n Fill\u00a0Valentine\u2019s Day\u00a0with the\u00a0fun\u00a0that\u00a0helps you forget about the stress of fertility treatment.<\/p>\n For the singles:<\/strong><\/p>\n If you\u2019re single, don’t give away the power to feel happy and loved on Valentine\u2019s Day, or any day! You have decided you don’t need someone else in order to have a baby, well you don’t need someone else in order to enjoy Valentine’s Day, either.<\/p>\n Since the most important relationship in your life is the relationship with yourself, show yourself that love on Valentine’s Day! This is the day to celebrate yourself and do what makes you happy \u2013 is it cookies in bed? Is it watching your favorite movie? Whatever it is, do it!<\/p>\n And if you are going through fertility treatment, it’s also a good day to give yourself a break from the, \u201cshould\u2019ve, could’ve and would\u2019ve\u201d because going through treatment is stressful enough. If you have\u00a0not been kind and loving to yourself\u00a0for the past\u00a0365 days, start doing it on Valentine\u2019s Day and then continue throughout your treatment and your life.<\/p>\n In the end, the best gift you can give yourself is a break from all the big things in life and really cherish the small things. Those small things can give you the love and joy you deserve every day, especially on this holiday.<\/p>\n By: Dr. Georgia Witkin, Head of Patient Services Development at Progyny<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Valentine\u2019s Day, the day for love and joy but for those struggling with infertility or going through fertility treatments, this […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":22696,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[223],"tags":[265,217,266],"class_list":["post-3098","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fertility-family-building","tag-member","tag-progyny","tag-valentines-day"],"yoast_head":"\n