Wednesday W's

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Since stress can play a role in infertility (and because I'm in the middle of a stressful situation :) ) -

What do you do to relieve stress?

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Stephanie said…
Exercise always helps me (although I just read recently that over-exercise can actually contribute to infertility, so they recommend things like yoga over running.) Even putting on some music and mopping the floor can help me burn off some stress. And though I tend to go for the more active methods of burning stress, I always feel a lot better after listening to some pretty music or reading the scriptures, etc. Spiritual perspective is a great way to get through the stressful here and now!
January 30, 2009 4:28 PM
Noelle said…
EAT CHOCOLATE!!!
January 30, 2009 11:08 PM
aLLie said…
exercise & quilt!!
February 01, 2009 1:00 PM
Melisa said…
I go to the YMCA every weekday to work out. Not only do I love the exercise, but it is the only time I get away from my kids. I need a husband.
February 01, 2009 10:01 PM
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