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As a day associated with passionate love and romance, Valentine\u2019s Day often sparks stress in couples who are trying to conceive or seeking fertility help<\/a>. Couples undergoing fertility treatment often see expectant couples at this time of year and cringe, wondering and hoping. Worse yet, they wonder, how can I feel romantic this Valentine\u2019s Day if we\u2019re up to our ears in ovulation kits, fertility meds, and timed sex?<\/p>\n Here are four simple Valentine’s Day tips crafted just for couples trying to conceive and undergoing fertility treatment that can help you have a stress-less day and strengthen your relationship. Hopefully, it\u2019ll also help you fall further in love on this quintessential day of romance.<\/p>\n Too much emphasis on \u201csex makes baby\u201d can make something really wonderful almost seem mechanical. Try to avoid fertility talk for the day. Sex isn\u2019t just for conception\u2014it\u2019s also a key to cementing your relationship. You\u2019ll be ready to tackle things \u201cfor real\u201d again next week.<\/p>\n You may not feel quite up to the stereotypical \u201cromantic evening\u201d that the holiday seems to demand if you are stressed about conceiving. You may be feeling moody from fertility drugs<\/a> you take to help you conceive, or you\u2019re on edge as you wait to see if your recent IVF treatment worked. Your best bet is to relax this Valentine\u2019s Day (and on anniversaries and birthdays and if possible \u2013 all days), and plan a low stress and lighthearted evening together. Take some time to forget your worries and celebrate your love for your partner.<\/p>\n Seeking fertility help through treatment is exciting, but it\u2019s also stressful. This may not be the year to go clubbing together, or try out new sex positions. Perhaps what you need more than anything is a night off with the one you love. After all, this could be your last Valentine\u2019s Day without children in the home for at least 18 years. So why not enjoy having a relaxing day together? Go out early in the day to avoid crowds<\/a>. Have a lunch date, visit a museum together, take a walk in the park, or go to a matinee. That leaves you the whole evening to relax and de-stress together.<\/p>\n Like many holidays, Valentine\u2019s Day can make you feel discouraged and disenchanted with your current situation if you are trying to have a baby. . Undergoing fertility treatment can make you feel a little blue on the day of red and pink glitter hearts. Sometimes the best way to shake yourself out of a funk is to lift someone up who\u2019s also down. You may feel stressed and dissatisfied with your situation, but there are definitely others who could use a drop of cheerfulness.<\/p>\n How about the widow in your apartment complex, or the animals at the shelter? If you\u2019re feeling out of spirits on Valentine\u2019s Day, find someone to serve and lift. Volunteer at the animal shelter<\/a>, drop off a cupcake to a co-worker who\u2019s just had a breakup, or call your mom and tell her you love her. Most of all, serve yourself and your partner and find ways to celebrate your love together.<\/p>\n These simple Valentine’s Day tips for couples seeking fertility help through treatment<\/a> can help you celebrate this holiday (and many more to come) with cheerfulness and candor. With a bit of planning, this day of love and romance can help you appreciate the beauty of your relationship with your significant other. In the end, that\u2019s what you wanted most when you first locked eyes with each other. So enjoy a glass of something bubbly this Valentine\u2019s Day and give your partner a kiss to remember.<\/p>\n Santa Monica Fertility offers many advanced fertility services for couples struggling to conceive; from\u00a0IVF<\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0egg donation<\/a> and surrogacy services<\/a>. Contact us<\/a> today at (310) 566-1470 for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As a day associated with passionate love and romance, Valentine\u2019s Day often sparks stress in couples who are trying to conceive or seeking fertility help. 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Smile and Enjoy It<\/h2>\n
Get Away from the Crowds<\/h2>\n
Serve Others<\/h2>\n