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How to Stay Calm During the Two-Week Wait After Embryo Transfer

Support and Guidance from Your Team at PCRM

The two-week wait—the time between your embryo transfer and your pregnancy blood test—can be one of the most emotionally intense parts of the fertility journey. After all the appointments, injections, and hopes pinned to this process, you're now asked to do the hardest thing of all: wait.

At PCRM, we understand how emotionally charged this time can be. You're not alone—and we want to offer some guidance to help you feel more supported, grounded, and calm during this chapter.

1. Feel What You Feel

Whether you're feeling hopeful, anxious, overwhelmed, or just emotionally numb—it’s all normal. There’s no right way to feel during the two-week wait. Be gentle with yourself. This is a vulnerable time, and it’s okay to sit with your emotions without trying to fix or rationalize them.

2. Avoid the Symptom Spiral

It’s so tempting to analyze every sensation, from twinges to bloating to breast tenderness. But many of these symptoms are caused by the medications used during your cycle—not by implantation. Try not to obsess over symptoms or compare your experience to others online. Every body is different.

3. Create a Gentle Daily Routine

Small rituals can help ground you. Light walks, nourishing meals, cozy evenings, or listening to music can offer comfort and create a sense of calm. Consider limiting commitments if you’re feeling emotionally fragile, and carve out time for activities that soothe and center you.

4. Try Mindfulness or Meditation

Even just a few minutes of mindful breathing or meditation can quiet anxious thoughts. Apps like Insight Timer, Calm, and Headspace offer guided meditations specifically for the fertility journey. If meditation isn’t your thing, try yoga for fertility or simply focusing on your breath for a few moments each day.

5. Reach Out for Support

You don’t have to go through this alone. PCRM is here to support you—not just medically but emotionally. If you're feeling overwhelmed, reach out to your care team. We can answer questions, offer reassurance, or connect you with a mental health professional who specializes in fertility support.

6. Wait to Test (If You Can)

We know how hard it is to resist taking a home pregnancy test early—but testing before your beta hCG blood test can lead to confusion and anxiety. The most accurate results will come from your scheduled lab test, so if you can, hold off on early testing.

7. Reconnect with the Things That Make You You

Fertility treatment can take up a lot of mental and emotional space. Remember: you are still you. Whether it’s reading, painting, baking, hiking, or just watching your favourite show—make time for the things that bring you peace and joy outside of this process.

You Are Not Alone

This wait can feel long, uncertain, and heavy—but you're not in it alone. The PCRM team is here to walk alongside you, to offer support, and to remind you that no matter the outcome, your strength, resilience, and humanity are deeply valued.

You’ve already come so far. Be kind to yourself during this time. You’re doing everything you can—and that is enough.

Need More Support?

If you're currently in your two-week wait or preparing for an upcoming embryo transfer, know that PCRM is here for you. Whether you have questions, need reassurance, or want to connect with a mental health professional, our team is just a phone call or email away.

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