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...
Hi All,
I'm new to this group and I must say that from what I've read on the message boards so far, this seems like a great group of ladies.
My hubs and I have been TTC little one #1 for just about 15 months now. All fertility testing has been completed and the only "problem" seems to be my low ovarian reserve (AMH is very low).
I just had my HSG done last Wednesday and it revealed that my tubes are clear, which is nice to hear but basically just reminds me that our chances of conceiving naturally are just low and there's not all that much we can do about it...well...besides attempting IUI or IVF...and we're just not there yet.
Anyway, last spring I was really down in the dumps and my health was starting to suffer as well, but I took control of the situation and I'm happy to report that since June I've been feeling the best I've felt in YEARS and I feel like my husband and I have been really doing our best to just keep calm and keep positive when approaching TTC. Now don't get me wrong the second week of the dreaded TWW is still brutal, but overall I feel like I've been pretty cheery.
I'd love just any advice or little anecdotes or tips on what you ladies do to stay calm and remain so hopeful. I'll be ovulating in the next few days and I can't help but hear a chorus of voices proclaiming how they got pregnant the same month as their HSG and I just don't want to let that give me false hope.
I want to just be very zen about everything, but I'm afraid that takes quite a bit of effort for me.
Anyone recommend acupuncture or yoga? I've never done either. Anything else you have to share, I'd love to hear it...whether it's about staying calm or otherwise. I'm just looking to connect with some of you because it seems like you are a warm bunch!
Thanks for listening. Hope to hear from you soon! :)
I'm new to this group and I must say that from what I've read on the message boards so far, this seems like a great group of ladies.
My hubs and I have been TTC little one #1 for just about 15 months now. All fertility testing has been completed and the only "problem" seems to be my low ovarian reserve (AMH is very low).
I just had my HSG done last Wednesday and it revealed that my tubes are clear, which is nice to hear but basically just reminds me that our chances of conceiving naturally are just low and there's not all that much we can do about it...well...besides attempting IUI or IVF...and we're just not there yet.
Anyway, last spring I was really down in the dumps and my health was starting to suffer as well, but I took control of the situation and I'm happy to report that since June I've been feeling the best I've felt in YEARS and I feel like my husband and I have been really doing our best to just keep calm and keep positive when approaching TTC. Now don't get me wrong the second week of the dreaded TWW is still brutal, but overall I feel like I've been pretty cheery.
I'd love just any advice or little anecdotes or tips on what you ladies do to stay calm and remain so hopeful. I'll be ovulating in the next few days and I can't help but hear a chorus of voices proclaiming how they got pregnant the same month as their HSG and I just don't want to let that give me false hope.
I want to just be very zen about everything, but I'm afraid that takes quite a bit of effort for me.
Anyone recommend acupuncture or yoga? I've never done either. Anything else you have to share, I'd love to hear it...whether it's about staying calm or otherwise. I'm just looking to connect with some of you because it seems like you are a warm bunch!
Thanks for listening. Hope to hear from you soon! :)
I go back and forth with how I feel about the false hope thing? One side, if I let myself get excited, I've "cursed" myself. But, on the other hand getting excited and having hope keeps me calm and really happy. Lately I let my happy thoughts run wild and It helps to keep my chin up. So maybe this really will be your month! And If not, you may not be any more crushed than if you had no hope. You know?
I'm newly addicted to acupuncture and I've done yoga for about 15 years! Both help so much!
Good luck with your cycle!
I did try acupuncture and loved it but it has gotten too expensive to continue as I'm not working due to fibro. But I found it very relaxing and may continue it after I get my disability sorted.
I LOVED yoga ever since high school and am also hoping to get back into it once I get my final round of testing done and a treatment plan under way. I'd highly recommend both and of course massages are beyond wonderful for relaxing!
Good luck this time round or as they say on TTC boards - "Baby dust"!
You know what, I really love the idea of letting my happy thoughts run wild. That's what I'm going to do! At least until I decide to take the next step. I mean, why sit around thinking I've cursed myself by getting my hopes up? There's always next month! And there's always more treatments to be tried!
I really have to try both acupuncture and yoga. I can't believe I've never done yoga actually...but I just haven't. I need to try to fit both in this or next month I think!
Thanks again :)
Your story sounds similar to mine. The process of IF has been a struggle but this group is AMAZING!
I will start my first IUI this month and to say I am scared and nervous is the understatement of the century but these women have been instrumental in calming my nerves!
I am so glad to hear about the clear HSG results, I had the same thing, its just hard to hear nothings wrong...
The thing that has best worked for me for "relaxing" is Yoga and just plain old running. I am not much of a runner - I mainly work with cross training and weight lifting. But surprisingly getting outside (now that its colder) has been a lifesaver.
Good music - and a long road will work wonders.
Hope this help.
Virtual hugs to you lady!