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The Two Week Wait Challenge: A Sassy Girl's Guide to Surviving the TWW
Trying to conceive can be an exciting (read: excruciating) time in women's lives, but there is no more daunting a task during your cycle than the two week wait. It's a time when wanna-be mommas can find themselves anxious and emotionally wrecked.
Enter The Two Week Wait Challenge: a handy guide to navigating the time between potential conception and the day you're able to test for pregnancy. Chock-full for easy, inexpensive self-care practices and positive affirmations, the challenge encourages women to take time for themselves (while simultaneously speeding up the 14 days) and allows their partners to be a part of the process in a loving, supportive way.
Add a dash of sass and humor to help you survive and you've got a recipe for a successful (less painful) two week wait.
Enter The Two Week Wait Challenge: a handy guide to navigating the time between potential conception and the day you're able to test for pregnancy. Chock-full for easy, inexpensive self-care practices and positive affirmations, the challenge encourages women to take time for themselves (while simultaneously speeding up the 14 days) and allows their partners to be a part of the process in a loving, supportive way.
Add a dash of sass and humor to help you survive and you've got a recipe for a successful (less painful) two week wait.
71 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 1, 2016
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About the author
Lindsay Fischer
5 books19 followersLindsay Fischer is a trauma-tested author who writes about her own experiences to help others feel less alone. A former English teacher and dance coach, a domestic violence survivor, and - now - a seemingly infertile Myrtle, she refuses to be silent about the things that change our lives. For her, those issues are domestic violence and infertility.
Lindsay graduated from Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science in secondary education, English. Life got messy when she fell in love with a man who would become her abuser, and it pulled her from the classroom. After three years of trauma therapy, she saw an opportunity to use her voice against injustices and shame-filled adversity, blogging under the pseudonym Sarafina Bianco since 2009. She revealed her real identity in 2015 when her memoir, The House on Sunset, was re-released.
She currently lives with her husband and three dogs in St. Louis, Missouri.
Her newest book, The Two Week Wait Challenge: A Sassy Girl's Guide to Surviving the TWW, will be released August 1st, 2016.
Lindsay graduated from Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science in secondary education, English. Life got messy when she fell in love with a man who would become her abuser, and it pulled her from the classroom. After three years of trauma therapy, she saw an opportunity to use her voice against injustices and shame-filled adversity, blogging under the pseudonym Sarafina Bianco since 2009. She revealed her real identity in 2015 when her memoir, The House on Sunset, was re-released.
She currently lives with her husband and three dogs in St. Louis, Missouri.
Her newest book, The Two Week Wait Challenge: A Sassy Girl's Guide to Surviving the TWW, will be released August 1st, 2016.
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July 29, 2016
This book was a bit of a surprise. I went in knowing full well that I may just be out of my jurisdiction on this book. Obviously I’m not the intended audience…and yet… Starting this book out, I was just a little bit in over my head. Just a tad, I live with my mom and sis, and though I give them crap for too much info, it doesn’t bother me. Same with this book. It didn’t bother me, and it was rather interesting to read. Mostly because she’s not afraid to actually speak. By that I mean, there’s the sass, there’s the little bit of humor, and light heartedness that comes out when speaking about a tough topic. She keeps the words floating in good rhythm, sort of lightly bouncing along, trying to help get things to the point quick and clear as possible, while maintaining that lighthearted tone. After that, I had let the author know that I may be a bit rough on the edges with the feedback/review. Then she told me something different, something that shifted my perspective a bit. “I think the theory can still apply to anyone dealing with trauma of some kind.” You see I was so caught up in what this was for, I didn’t really think to see it otherwise. And so I read on. Now let me just say, I hold myself tight to my chest. I don’t open up, I don’t do none of that. My politics, religions, my past, my experiences, etc. are all my own. Very few people know about me, even my parents are in the dark. This being said, I’ve done, said, seen, some stuff I can consider pretty damn negative things. Just read the shit I write, it ain’t hard to believe. So I can safely say, things were opening up a bit as I read this.
I’m reading this, and I’m actually taking notes. Some of it I’ve actually done (cleaned up my desk, my little garage corner, unfollowed Facebook friends etc.). Other stuff, I’m very willing to do. I’m just thinking, where the hell was this book a few years ago. Or last month. Or…anywho back to the review. She’s giving advice, followed by challenges, followed by notes. All of this is a sort of step by step process, BUT at the same time, she’s giving notes as to help allow yourself to customize it to your needs and your wants. Even with the mentions of the fertility (which is the topic at hand, don’t forget), these things aren’t too bothered down constricting limitations. Now for the subject of this book. While this book focuses mostly on the female side of it, it’s something that I think that should be read by both. The author doesn’t seclude the idea that the guy may be reading this. I mean, shit the guy ought to know what’s going on and have an understanding of why this is being done and when. Hell it might even be best that the couples do this together. It just seems like the kind of thing that the man and woman would read, experience, and help out with. This was a very interesting read, an eye opener, a self-opener, a kind of perspective shift, and just all around not what I was expecting. What as I expecting? Not a freaking clue, but it wasn’t this lol.
It is currently available for pre-order, and set for release August 1. I got mine, you got yours?
I’m reading this, and I’m actually taking notes. Some of it I’ve actually done (cleaned up my desk, my little garage corner, unfollowed Facebook friends etc.). Other stuff, I’m very willing to do. I’m just thinking, where the hell was this book a few years ago. Or last month. Or…anywho back to the review. She’s giving advice, followed by challenges, followed by notes. All of this is a sort of step by step process, BUT at the same time, she’s giving notes as to help allow yourself to customize it to your needs and your wants. Even with the mentions of the fertility (which is the topic at hand, don’t forget), these things aren’t too bothered down constricting limitations. Now for the subject of this book. While this book focuses mostly on the female side of it, it’s something that I think that should be read by both. The author doesn’t seclude the idea that the guy may be reading this. I mean, shit the guy ought to know what’s going on and have an understanding of why this is being done and when. Hell it might even be best that the couples do this together. It just seems like the kind of thing that the man and woman would read, experience, and help out with. This was a very interesting read, an eye opener, a self-opener, a kind of perspective shift, and just all around not what I was expecting. What as I expecting? Not a freaking clue, but it wasn’t this lol.
It is currently available for pre-order, and set for release August 1. I got mine, you got yours?
July 21, 2016
The Two Week Wait Challenge offers comfort, support and valuable advice to help hopeful parents survive what I'd imagine would be the longest two weeks of their life. Although I've never been in this situation, I'm certain the anxiety that would naturally accompany waiting to find out if you've conceived must be overwhelming. This sassy girl's guide is the perfect read for anyone who's struggled with infertility.
July 22, 2016
A domestic violence survivor, Lindsay thought she would never see herself again in a situation where she would want to start a family, but things change. After meeting the right person, Lindsay decides to settle down, and gets straight to work in her goal of starting a family, thinking that pregnancy would come easy. After several failed attempts and trying different methods of contraception while seeing different specialists, Lindsay realizes that pregnancy is not so easy to accomplish. With her body clock ticking over during each attempt, Lindsay knows that there is a chance that she may not be able to conceive due to complications between sperm and egg, and offers her insight into the roadblocks that a woman may face while trying to conceive a child.
As a domestic violence survivor who has faced similar challenges in starting a family with my husband, I found this book to be an invaluable tool. Not only did it show me that I am not alone in my struggle, but it has also given me many different avenues to pursue, with the goal of falling pregnant. Lindsay’s unique humor has been injected throughout the book in order to keep the topic upbeat, leaving me giggling and nodding my head in agreement, rather than drowning in a bucket of tears. One of the most important aspects of the Two Week Wait is that it reinforces the message to the reader of never giving up; when one method fails, move on to another and keep trying until you hit pay dirt. Lindsay Fischer’s guides to terminology used and miniature dictionary were a brilliant addition to the book, without which I would have been scratching my head in several places. Two Week Wait: A Sassy Girl’s Guide to Surviving the TWW is pure gold and I recommend it to all readers who are losing hope in their efforts to start a family.
- Rosie Malezer for Readers’ Favorite
As a domestic violence survivor who has faced similar challenges in starting a family with my husband, I found this book to be an invaluable tool. Not only did it show me that I am not alone in my struggle, but it has also given me many different avenues to pursue, with the goal of falling pregnant. Lindsay’s unique humor has been injected throughout the book in order to keep the topic upbeat, leaving me giggling and nodding my head in agreement, rather than drowning in a bucket of tears. One of the most important aspects of the Two Week Wait is that it reinforces the message to the reader of never giving up; when one method fails, move on to another and keep trying until you hit pay dirt. Lindsay Fischer’s guides to terminology used and miniature dictionary were a brilliant addition to the book, without which I would have been scratching my head in several places. Two Week Wait: A Sassy Girl’s Guide to Surviving the TWW is pure gold and I recommend it to all readers who are losing hope in their efforts to start a family.
- Rosie Malezer for Readers’ Favorite
April 14, 2019
Made Me Find Me
The only reading material during this trying period of conception in my life which made me find me. Finally did after 4 years, and glad I bought it.
The only reading material during this trying period of conception in my life which made me find me. Finally did after 4 years, and glad I bought it.
July 26, 2016
My husband and I have been TTC for just under three years now and it's been a real roller-coaster. The first few months are of course fun but after a while scheduled sex just becomes well not very sexy. Plus continuously failing to concieve leaves you feeling defeated at times. Then finally after almost two years we had that positive reading followed by a not so joyous first trimester. But it was all worth it in the end right? Until a routine ultrasound reveals the worst possible news any expecting parents could hear. No one can prepare you for the heartbreak.
Deciding to "try again" has been very difficult. The Two Week Wait Challenge was both quirky and uplifting. I made notes in my day planner in regards to each days challenge and for the first time in years I'm actually not dreading that two week wait.
Some of the challenges I'm really looking forward to and a couple I'm sure will turn out horribly aka embarrassing. But I'm determined to give them all a try. What I think I enjoyed most about Linday's book though was her constant encouragement for "self-care". They are not always big seemingly life changing suggestions but ultimately it's small everyday changes that can have the biggest effect.
I'll post a later update with how the two weeks went.
Deciding to "try again" has been very difficult. The Two Week Wait Challenge was both quirky and uplifting. I made notes in my day planner in regards to each days challenge and for the first time in years I'm actually not dreading that two week wait.
Some of the challenges I'm really looking forward to and a couple I'm sure will turn out horribly aka embarrassing. But I'm determined to give them all a try. What I think I enjoyed most about Linday's book though was her constant encouragement for "self-care". They are not always big seemingly life changing suggestions but ultimately it's small everyday changes that can have the biggest effect.
I'll post a later update with how the two weeks went.
July 12, 2016
There are many reasons why a woman may be experiencing difficulty conceiving - biological (either party), medical, psychological, environmental and just about any other scenario you can think of. The wait to discover if you are pregnant or not, can send the sanest person into a spin.
“The Two Week Wait Challenge” is an upbeat and quirky workbook designed to help women (and their partners) manage the often nerve-wracking wait to discover if they have achieved pregnancy (be it naturally or through IVF or a similar program). The guide/workbook offers advice and suggestions, and daily activities to help reduce stress, remain positive and manage emotions. It is easy to use and presented in a friendly, casual style. This book is currently available for pre-order on Amazon. Official release date: 1 August 2016.
“The Two Week Wait Challenge” is an upbeat and quirky workbook designed to help women (and their partners) manage the often nerve-wracking wait to discover if they have achieved pregnancy (be it naturally or through IVF or a similar program). The guide/workbook offers advice and suggestions, and daily activities to help reduce stress, remain positive and manage emotions. It is easy to use and presented in a friendly, casual style. This book is currently available for pre-order on Amazon. Official release date: 1 August 2016.
June 14, 2019
This book is very much one of those “you get out what you put in”. It’s a daily devotional type deal with a self care challenge for each of the 14 days. It’s comical and easily readable but a little woo woo. Also a lot of it was be joy dependent on loving your body which is good, but this assumes you have higher self esteem aside from fertility and some days are hard to apply if you don’t have the highest self esteem.
February 25, 2019
As someone who has gone through infertility, this book didn't help me. Maybe for someone early on in TTC, but at a certain point, nope.
October 21, 2020
Inspirational
I am all for mind over matter techniques for coping with life and this book is a great way to apply those practices to the tww
I am all for mind over matter techniques for coping with life and this book is a great way to apply those practices to the tww
August 1, 2016
I received a digital copy of this book for free from the author in return for a review. The following is my honest opinion on this book:
Trying for a baby can be a difficult and stressful time, especially the wait between a possible conception and two weeks later when you can finally use test for pregnancy. The stress and anguish of waiting can really build up and you can forget to treat yourself well in this time and keep that anxiety down. Here is where ‘The Two Week Wait Challenge: A Sassy Girl’s guide to Surviving the TWW’ comes in. A handy guide that can help both women and men navigate that stressful time.
This is a great little book and at 72 pages it’s a quick read. The guide book starts with the author, Lindsay Fischer’s own personal story. You learn about her past as a domestic violence survivor and her own difficulties in conceiving with her new husband. This story is not only touching but told with a lot of humour, in fact the entire book is written with Fischer’s own brand of humour, or ‘sass’ as she calls it and this really helps you connect with her personally and lightens the serious subject of looking after yourself during the two weeks.
The main part of the book focuses on the ‘challenge’. In this every day for two weeks there is a different challenge for women to do. Each day’s challenge is quite simple and easy from things like de-cluttering an area of your home or writing your own affirmation. Each of these challenges focuses on looking after yourself and creating a positive and calm feeling, exactly what you need when you’re waiting to use that pregnancy test.
Many of the challenges are ones that partners can take part in and indeed there’s even a section on what partners can do to make the waiting time easier. Throughout the whole book not only do you learn the importance of self-care, something Fischer uses herself and is keen to teach others, but she does this all with that amazing humour that actually had me laughing out loud.
The final part of the book even goes through what you should do whether you manage to successfully conceive or not. The whole book is very helpful and even though I haven’t had a baby myself or tried to conceive, many of the challenges are things I can and have been doing and it’s made me feel a calmer and happier person. Along with the challenge you also get sections of the book which explain the different words and initials which many use when discussing fertility, which was handy for me as I didn’t know many of them. The book has a few uses of the s swear word and of course contains information on conceiving so I wouldn’t recommend this to any age below adults.
It really is a great book with a great tone and one I would certainly read again if I was going through the stresses of trying to conceive.
Trying for a baby can be a difficult and stressful time, especially the wait between a possible conception and two weeks later when you can finally use test for pregnancy. The stress and anguish of waiting can really build up and you can forget to treat yourself well in this time and keep that anxiety down. Here is where ‘The Two Week Wait Challenge: A Sassy Girl’s guide to Surviving the TWW’ comes in. A handy guide that can help both women and men navigate that stressful time.
This is a great little book and at 72 pages it’s a quick read. The guide book starts with the author, Lindsay Fischer’s own personal story. You learn about her past as a domestic violence survivor and her own difficulties in conceiving with her new husband. This story is not only touching but told with a lot of humour, in fact the entire book is written with Fischer’s own brand of humour, or ‘sass’ as she calls it and this really helps you connect with her personally and lightens the serious subject of looking after yourself during the two weeks.
The main part of the book focuses on the ‘challenge’. In this every day for two weeks there is a different challenge for women to do. Each day’s challenge is quite simple and easy from things like de-cluttering an area of your home or writing your own affirmation. Each of these challenges focuses on looking after yourself and creating a positive and calm feeling, exactly what you need when you’re waiting to use that pregnancy test.
Many of the challenges are ones that partners can take part in and indeed there’s even a section on what partners can do to make the waiting time easier. Throughout the whole book not only do you learn the importance of self-care, something Fischer uses herself and is keen to teach others, but she does this all with that amazing humour that actually had me laughing out loud.
The final part of the book even goes through what you should do whether you manage to successfully conceive or not. The whole book is very helpful and even though I haven’t had a baby myself or tried to conceive, many of the challenges are things I can and have been doing and it’s made me feel a calmer and happier person. Along with the challenge you also get sections of the book which explain the different words and initials which many use when discussing fertility, which was handy for me as I didn’t know many of them. The book has a few uses of the s swear word and of course contains information on conceiving so I wouldn’t recommend this to any age below adults.
It really is a great book with a great tone and one I would certainly read again if I was going through the stresses of trying to conceive.
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