The Two-Week Wait: Holding Hope in the Hardest Part of the Journey
By Dr. Kokum Jayasinghe, Fertility Specialist
If you’ve just had an embryo transfer and are now in the “two-week wait” before your pregnancy test—this post is for you.
This part of the fertility journey is often the most emotionally charged. The procedures are done, the embryo is safely placed, and now… you wait. No more injections. No more appointments. Just you, your thoughts, and time.
I want you to know: I see you. I see the strength it takes to get to this point, and the strength it takes to pause. You’ve done everything you can—and now, your job is to hope, to rest, and to allow.
Why the Two-Week Wait Feels So Intense
Every little sensation becomes something you question.
Every hour feels stretched out.
You may feel hopeful one moment and full of doubt the next.
This is all completely normal. In fact, it’s incredibly human.
Here’s what I want you to remember during this time:
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You are not alone. So many people in our community are walking this same path.
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You are not doing this wrong. There is no “perfect” way to get through this.
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You are not weak for feeling scared. Bravery and fear can coexist.
A Few Gentle Reminders
💛 Hope is not naive—it’s brave. Allow yourself to believe in the possibility.
💛 Rest is not unproductive—it’s essential. Your body is working in unseen ways.
💛 Love for your future baby already lives in you. No matter the outcome, that love is real.
Tips for Navigating the Wait
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Focus on calming, grounding routines—gentle walks, journaling, warm baths
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Avoid obsessively Googling symptoms or comparing your journey to others
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Set healthy boundaries around conversations that drain you
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Talk to someone if it’s feeling too heavy—a partner, a friend, or a fertility counsellor
You Don’t Have to Hold It All Alone
As your fertility specialist, I am holding hope with you—every single day. I know how hard this part is. But I also know how strong you are. Whether this round leads to the result you dream of or brings you one step closer in another way, you are moving forward.
Take this time gently. Speak kindly to yourself. And let yourself be held—by your support system, by your care team, and by your own quiet courage.
With all my heart,
Dr. Kokum Jayasinghe
Fertility Specialist | IVF & Reproductive Medicine
Melbourne, Australia
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