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A Positive Preconception

Battling Negative Thinking While Trying to Conceive

By Teri Brown

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  • Journaling is very important. It gets those negative emotions out of your head and allows you to check in with yourself about what is going on and then how you can flip it around to the positive.
  • If you are having a hard time staying positive during preconception, then put up note cards with positive words and phrases on them. At least you will read them and your brain will take note of them several times a day. Place one on your bathroom mirror, on your computer, in your car, taped to the back of your cell phone, etc. Repeat them aloud or in your head. Use words such as "create," "beautiful," "healthy body," "balanced," "normal cycle," "healthy eggs and sperm," "healthy cervical fluid," "regular ovulation." Try phrases such as "I am a healthy woman." "My uterus and ovaries are ready to create a baby." "My partner and I are wonderful parents." Try using any word or phrase that makes you smile when you see them.
  • Don't forget about date night. Another way to enjoy the preconception process is to re-create courting. Surprise each other with little gifts or cards. Go out to dinner, catch a movie, drink sparkling cider under the stars. It's OK to have sex on your non-fertile days if you need to release some pressure!
  • Eliminate the negativity around you. Connect with positive people, read positive books, watch happy, positive movies. Don't let negative people or images drag you down while you're trying to conceive. Create healthy boundaries and buy yourself a "no" button. It's OK to say "no" and put yourself first.
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