Why I Took a Social Media Break After My Embryo Transfer and What I Learned
- Ashley Marie
- Jun 16
- 2 min read
After our frozen embryo transfer, I decided to take a break from social media. Even though this space is a huge part of my work as a content creator, personal trainer, nutrition specialist, and mom, I knew I needed stillness.
Social media, as beautiful as it can be, often shows the highlight reel. And I didn’t want to get caught up in comparison, feel triggered by someone else’s timeline, or let outside noise affect my own goals and energy.
I needed to be in a good headspace, not just for myself, but for our embryo. That 8-day wait for the pregnancy test was such a sacred time, and I wanted to create a calm, peaceful, joy-filled environment to welcome that baby.
We are so incredibly blessed and thrilled to share that our frozen embryo transfer was a success; we are currently pregnant! We are soaking in the joy, the gratitude, and the miracle of this moment.
Looking back, I’m so thankful I gave myself that space to feel the feels without outside pressure, opinions, or distraction. I got to savor the moment in real time, and that means everything, especially because we believe this is our final embryo transfer and our last baby.
5 Unexpected Gifts From Taking a Social Media Break
Mental clarity and emotional calm: Without scrolling, I felt less overwhelmed and more connected to myself.
Presence over pressure: I got to truly live the moments, not just curate them.
Energetic protection: Creating a peaceful internal space gave me the chance to align with my baby, my body, and my intentions.
Redefining productivity: Resting, reflecting, and slowing down was the most important work I could do.
Reconnecting with joy: Laughter, music, cozy rituals, walks, and time with my family refilled my cup more than any algorithm ever could.
My Thoughts: Straight From the Heart
And if you’re in the thick of it…
Whether you’re navigating infertility, IVF, FETs, loss, or TTC…
Whether you’re waiting, hoping, healing, or simply learning, you are not alone.
This journey is hard. It’s raw. It’s sacred. It’s deeply emotional.
Babies are miracles. Holding your baby one day, whether for the first time or again, is a miracle.
So please, lean on your partner and loved ones. Lean into the things that make you feel good. Connect with others who can empathize with the struggle. You are not alone.
Don’t be afraid to protect your peace. Take breaks. Cry when you need to. Laugh when you can.
Keep holding on to hope, even when fear creeps in, because hope is what carries us forward through the darkest and hardest times.
And most importantly: don’t give up.
You got this.
I got this.
We got this.
We’re stronger together.
With love,
Ashley
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