Care package for IVF friend

[MrsR2018]

Hi all

Firstly, I’m so sorry if this thread is in the wrong topic - I have dithered for ages trying to choose an appropriate one.

One of my best friends is starting IVF this coming week.

I’d love to put a care package together for her, a little “I’m here for you / a little pick me up” type thing.

Does anyone have any recommendations or ideas for what to include?

Many Thanks!

@MrsR2018 - that's very thoughtful of you. I'm going through IVF right now (2 failed attempts). I think anything for her only, something she could spoil herself with, something that could help her relax would be nice (no bath related stuff though), to reduce stress. Try avoiding anything baby or mother to be related. That's just me with 2 disappointments behind. It might go better for her x

@CoCoaButter85 Why no bath related stuff? 😳

I was going to say some fancy bath bombs (lush would be my choice!)
I had a bath almost every evening after injections to de-stress and ease any stinging.
Gifts I had that I really really appreciated were an ‘IVF journal’ I believe the author was Sarah Banks - it had great tips in and was amazing for keeping track of appointments / injections / what I needed to remember etc And I was given fertility crystal bracelets by 2 friends which even though I’m not sold on the whole crystal healing thing it felt nice to have something around my wrist that reminded me I had people who cared about me and wanted to help ❤️
Also practically, numbing cream and antiseptic wipes 😆

Echoing this. I finally got pregnant on my third transfer. My pal made me a care package during my journey and specifically made it all about me and not the ivf which i was so pleased about because it gave me something else to think about.

Couple of great books
My favourite chocolate
A pedicure voucher
Some fancy tea

Personally i wouldn't have appreciated anything to do with fertility or ivf. I was living in an ivf rollercoaster world and wanted some escapism.

@HopefulHead I felt bloated and all the needle marks on my tummy so the last thing on my head was soaking on hot water. Plus my clinic was very clear no hot baths or getting hot even in prep month. But to be honest I am not bath person regardless IVF or not (but would appreciate lovely bath stuff as a gift!). It might be just my personal preference. If you know she enjoys baths then why not

Thank you all so much for the suggestions! I really appreciate it x