The 2 week pregnancy test wait ...

That's what the nurse said too, so I really hope so!

Blood test on Thurs, and I guess depending on what that is like they'll tell me when I have a scan ...

I know it's a bit early but I couldn't resist when I saw someone else's one as it's just too cute!

I've been trying to avoid unnecessary chemicals for ages, after I read an article (I think it was in National Geographic) and can't remember the stats exactly but basically they measured the levels of different chemicals and compounds in someones blood and found a whole heap of potentially nasty ones that had entered their blood stream through the mattress that they slept on at night! They couldn't have gotten these from anywhere else, so it was absorbed through the mattress. I therefore figured that if they can get in your system that way, then they can def get in through products you're applying directly to your skin/hair/etc.

For deodorant I use a natural tea-tree one which is aluminium-free - I think the one I have is called plantation or something, and you can find it in Foodtown etc.
Perfume (if necessary) I have one of those natural perfume sticks that are almost pure essential oils and I got it from Lush.
Shampoo/Conditioner/Bodywash: Ecostore/Weleda/Giovanni - basically have a quick look at the ingredients & you want to avoid anything with sodium laureth sulphate (or anything that sounds similar) or parabens, and if it starts off with a whole list of names you don't recognise or don't seem to be derived from plants I'd avoid that too.
Moisturisers as above, although to be honest I've avoided doing that since the transfer, just in case. The same for other hair products like gel etc - my hair looks pretty bad, but I don't care if it's going to help my little embryo survive!
I've also not put on any makeup at all, but I'm told that mineral-based makeup might be the best?
There's a certification that you can look for on products which claim to be natural and environmentally friendly but I can't recall it just now ...

Just wanted to add my 2 cents lol!
The Sukin brand that Scaredy refers too is the one I use-it's great and not too expensive which is a plus. We also use eco products for cleaning, washing etc (bi-carb and vinegar works well)and I have used the naturacare organic tampons for a while now...
And just started using a crystal deodorant, with a spray of the Sukin deodorant on top(cos it smells nicer than nothing).
Sunshine I have heard someone else mention about the no perfumes/moisturisers etc on the day of transfer...no one at the clinic has ever said it to me before though but it makes sense to me!
Scaredy is your naturopath in papamoa by chance?
Wispy Willow I agree about the cute ticker!Hope your BT goes well tomorrow :)

I've never been to a naturopath - what do they actually do?!

hmmm, thanks scaredy, that's very interesting! Do they usually have fertility experience or do you have to find someone who specialises in it?

Hi wispy willow, I found one that specialises in fertilty related problems but I think she also deals with other sort of things too like allergies etc.

Congratulations Princess and thanks for your tips!

Hi Wispy willow, no I'm in the BOP but my naturopath is in Auckland and yes would recommend her to anyone, I have found her to be great and I'm really hoping NOT to have to do my next IVF cycle in June!

Her name is Nikki Chad from Natural Reproductive Care, her website is:

http://www.naturalreproductivecare.co.nz/01.00_Profile.html