Weight Gain during IVF

Loads of ladies complain about how much weight they put on during an IVF cycle. I myself had put on about 2 or 3 lbs during the last cycle. I found a really good explanation for it though which is particularly true to me:

Weight Gain: While the use of fertility drugs and corticosteroids such as dexamethasone, prednisolone and prednisone can result in fluid retention and a temporary redistribution of body fat by altering the body’s hormone and fluid balance, it is not a cause of permanent weight gain. The latter is far more likely to result from emotional stress associated with infertility and ART that often results in overeating. Besides, many women undergoing IVF are advised (often erroneously) to severely cut down on their activity thereby reducing their caloric expenditure.

http://www.ivfauthority.com/2011/01/ivf-commonly-asked-questions-fears-and_20.html

During an IVF cycle I don't do as much exercise as I normally do because I feel more tired than usual and there are other silly reasons stopping me, such as I don't do my usually swimming because in Chinese medicine this can cool the uterus and you want a warm womb. Also I don't do full-on hip swinging in Zumba in case I jiggle my follicles too much! These aren't excuses not to exercise, they're just genuine little worries that I can't shake out of my head - I want to do everything right and take no chances.

With regards to food, as I've already mentioned, my Hubby makes sure I eat healthily but I do have to eat a lot more than I normally do to make sure I get lots of protein and I struggle with that.

Overall there's no need to worry - this is going to be my positive cycle and so I can start on my bump early if I want!