I feel your pains. I understand the feeling of 'whats wrong with me'. It is also hard when you try to not stress out too much, but on the inside its all you can think about. Not to mention, it seems like every year, everyone ends up pregnant at the same time, and this year it seems like a lot more are, its on facebook, its on magazines at the checkout at the store, etc.
I hope this site can give you support, I am here, I have been trying for 9 months, been on this site for a few months.
They say stress can really effect ttc, I think it is true, but how can we all not?

((hugs))

I know stress is a factor, it effects everything! But like you said it's so hard not to think about it all the time and think is there something wrong? My husband has a lot of stress with work as well and I'm afraid that is also effecting us TTC. All we can do is keep trying, just happy summer is almost here and there are more things to keep me busy! Good luck to you and your DH. Thanks for the support :)

I'm sorry to hear of your struggles. And of your sisters too. It's easy to feel down, and it does get hard. Some days are pleasant, but others just feel like you are in a dark cloud! My first few months trying were not great, but I knew it could take some time so I felt OK. After 6 months I felt the beginning of depression. I felt silly for being upset so "early" on, but looking back I see I was more scared of being where I am now. Obviously there is nothing I could have done, but I can understand my pain.

I'm not sure I agree that stress will make it worse. Sure, stress could make it harder one or two cycles. But looking at years of trying... it's not stress. It's a bigger issue. Sometimes we never find that issue, and our bodies fix on their own. Others find their issue and can work on fixing it. Neither are easy. I was WAY more stressed when trying my first year mainly because the IF journey was new. I feel more at peace my second year, but still no pregnancy. So in my "non-professional" opinion: Stress is not the culprit.

Doing what you can to reduce stress and try to enjoy your life will just make life more pleasant, which is a good thing. Find whatever makes you happy and hold onto it. And for your really bad days: we are here for support.

Thinking of you and hoping you are doing well!

TTC is taking over my life, I'm 5dpo and trying to feel hopeful but not feeling like this is the cycle. I saw a pregnant friend last night and it's so hard. Just feeling lost again....

it'll be ok your time will come i dont know much about you, i just read your post but if u dont know already about vitamins i will tell ya a story. sometimes the fishies are dumb and slow. s, my husband (and this was back in 2009)he had a test done, they were slow and confused and anyways i put him on a zinc and vitamin c diet not only did he take the pills but ate the food that has zinc, and vit. c two weeks later they were fast and strong! in feb.2010 we got preggo, of course my re had us do an iui. but at least u are ovulating! u will get pregnant i promise. honestly because it tok us 5 years one day at a time!

I definitely feel your pain, and you are not alone. My DH and I have been TTC with our first child since July 2013 and have had no luck. It is definitely hard when it seems the whole world around you is getting pregnant. We all just have to keep reminding ourselves that our time will come, and how amazing it will feel when it finally does :) I have some good days where I am thinking only positive thoughts. But then AF comes around and brings me back down. It is a vicious cycle we all go through. But at least with this site you can turn to people who are going through the same thing as you, which is really nice :)

Thank you all!! Things are looking up, I appreciate the kind words! Baby dust to all!! :)