Trying To Conceive Support Group

Whether you are just beginning your journey to create your family, or you have been trying for a few months, the TTC community will provide you with a group of like minded people who can help. It takes up to a year for the average fertile couple to achieve a successful pregnancy, and here at DailyStrength you will find information and support while you are waiting for...

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LucyKS 05/14/2009

I know there are many emotions that come along with TTC, lots of ups and downs but for a week now I have been an emotional wreck, the slightest thing has put me into tears. At work I can't focus because I feel like I'm going to cry at any moment.
My last period was 19th April so I'm not expecting AF just yet and it would be way too early to tell if I am PG.
No problems at home or work (apart from the crying lol)
I just don't understand why I am such an emotional wreck at the moment!
Any help ladies???
xx

deleted_user 05/14/2009

Lucy
One thing I can recommend is that when you are feeling down take some time for yourself. Go to a gym and do aerobics, go for a walk, sit and read a book, but take some time for YOU. I never did this before and in February I joined a gym and started to work out 3-4 days per week and I just feel so much better.
Just keep your chin up!

deleted_user 05/14/2009

I feel you Lucy -

Last month I was a wreck and had PMS from hell - I was so sure that I was pregnant that I took 3 tests the week before AF was due (all BFN and AF showed up right on schedule!)

I've had a hard time this month too, but in the last day or so, I've been taking the "one hour at a time" approach. If I start getting emotional or upset about TTC or the m/c, I stop, take a deep breath, and distract myself. (It may not be the most healthy approach, but it's worked so far for me) Do things that you like, watch a movie, go for a walk, think about how wonderful your guy is and how happy you are with him!

PS - My last cycle started on April 19th also, I don't know what your cycle is like, but I O'd on May 1st, so I'm 14 DPO today - maybe we can be testing buddies this weekend!

deleted_user 05/14/2009

Hey Lucy... .when I feel the MOST emotional and want to cry I begin to count. I count the good things in my life. I don't think about "why can't i have this", or "why am I not pregnant" or "why does so-and-so have this when i can't". I do think about how amazing my hubby is, what a blessing my parents and brother and sister are, how incredible my childhood was, etc. It sounds nuts, but it is the one and only thing that brings me out of my funk!

deleted_user 05/14/2009

Oh... and I also keep an "inspirational journal" full of quotes, magazine clippings, photos and other things. I pull this out when I need the extra lift!

deleted_user 05/14/2009

All these are great ideas, but there is one thing missing. Set aside some time (not at work, of course) to let yourself cry! Maybe if you let it out instead of fighting it, you can be past it and move on. This is a journey, and some of the steps really suck!
While you're crying out the tears, cry out to God for comfort. He loves you, and he is listening. He'll hold you in His arms and dry those tears.

I'll be praying for you.

LucyKS 05/15/2009

Thanks for your wise words ladies.
Today I don't feel so emotional (mind you it is only 09:20am here in UK) I had a bit of a cry on Rob's shoulder last night which helped alot.
Hugs and Baby Dust to everyone :)
xx

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