The Dreaded Two Week Wait
Plainly put, the two-week wait (aka TWW or 2WW) can be a time of pure hell. And not on the physical level, per se.
In fact, much of the two-week wait means you physically feel NO different than before. Uh… That’s a huge mind-game, huh?!
Thoughts vacillate between what has been part of your past and your desires for the future. The “monkey mind” can be in full force swinging us from branch to branch with no clear path back to a place that will actually make us feel better, or grounded. Thereby, wreaking havoc on your emotional state.
Being present and mindful can oftentimes be damn near impossible! And yet, this fragile time is exactly when we need all the support we can muster, on all these levels.
So, we are here to put your mind and heart at ease and discuss safe yoga for the two-week wait!
Gaining Clarity from Complex Emotions
Particularly for individuals who have been struggling to get pregnant and/or have suffered previous losses, the two-week wait can be a time riddled with fear and anxiety. Those intense emotions often bring about a sense of being immobilized.
It’s mind-boggling how so many of our clients within our support group (and countless others in the larger #tcccommunity) report they are literally scared to move their bodies. This is for fear of somehow “messing up” their impending pregnancy.
We’ve said this before and it’s worth stating again: if it’s a viable pregnancy, there is little one can do to “mess” that up.
In fact, in this case NOT moving, breathing, and releasing endorphins would potentially be more harmful.
For example, it is within the first 6 weeks of pregnancy that the baby’s nervous system is developing. And that baby is taking cues from the Mother, how she is feeling, and what she is experiencing.
It’s not that you’re not allowed to feel stressed at all. Stress is a part of life. But it’s the chronic stress which can impede circulation/blood flow that creates issues.
Safe Yoga for the Two Week Wait
In our Soulful Conceptions™ programs, we teach comprehensive methodologies that address you — as a whole person. This supports the many different aspects and complexities you might need help with during this time, such as the emotional components, breathing, movement practices, guided meditations, nutrition, and more!
In fact, within our Be More, Do Less™ 12-week Coaching Program, we have included a 14-day guide called the “Two Week Wait Thrival Kit.” This is because we know firsthand how excruciating this time can be. And it’s also because we have proven concepts and exercises to help you get through it, with ease.
One easy way to drop into your body and feel more grounded right now is with your conscious breath! This is a key factor – as is your mindset – along with the physical practices we teach you that are safe and beneficial.
One of our long-time passions is to educate you on the dos and don’ts when trying to conceive. This is meant to empower you as you move through this process.
See the video below where we discuss Safe Yoga for the Two Week Wait and other considerations for this time.