Can't take this anymore 😞

I completely understand where you are coming from as well, OP. I think unfollowing celebrities on Instagram is actually quite a positive thing - you’re aware that it is having a negative impact on you and you’ve chosen to look after yourself. That’s a good thing to do for your well-being.

Another person said try to enjoy other moments and I would encourage you to do that but also in a way that is a bit of self-care (however possible in lockdown) and in a way which works for you. It might be reading, or walking a bit more or drinking more water - so long as you are concentrating on yourself and looking after yourself. Speaking to the doctor sounds like a really good first step for that and I’d really encourage you to make that appointment on Monday. If you don’t feel satisfied with that appointment’s outcome, don’t feel afraid to be a bit persistent.

I really do understand where you are coming from, OP, and lots of people reading this will too. So don’t be too hard on yourself and allow yourself to feel the feelings as they come and go.

Hi OP. I think I know the celebrities you are talking about as it's kicked me in the nuts too. One of the announcements was so obnoxious and OTT it made me sick to my stomach. This will be month 16 and not even a hint of a line yet

Really fed up with hearing how hard it is dealing with pregnancy throughout COVID as well, guess what's also fucking hard to deal with- infertility.

It's so so so hard to stay hopeful sometimes. Hope 2021 gives you some good news, I never thought I would still be in this situation this time last year!!!!

Totally totally get you OP.

We have been ttc since July also, I got pregnant in August and miscarried, and nothing else has happened for us yet.

Yesterday a friend popped up on my Whattsap announcing her pregnancy with a scan pic and I burst into tears at the sel-checkout, and walked out without my shopping. That’s out of character for me and I pulled it back together later but it’s really taking it’s toll mentally- I should have scan pics of my own by now

It’s like being put through and emotional mangle isn’t it, and I really wasn’t prepared for that

Dobt be afraid to ask for some support.

I know exactly how you feel OP. Were now onto 2 years with no luck TTC and AF hit yesterday after some really promising pregnancy symptoms. I just saw that Mrs Hinch is having her second baby on instagram and cried. I don't begrudge anyone but I'm so scared that it'll never be me and it seems so unfair when people go on to have 2nd qnd 3rd babies. I just want one. I think it's normal to let yourself feel these things and hard not to let it consume you but try to enjoy the other aspects of your life. Feel it when you feel it and keep talking it through with your OH so he knows how you're feeling

@rttcbabyno1 hi there, I didn't want to read and run. I just wanted to say that I've been through what you're feeling and still am. I've been trying for 10 months now and no luck, I actually had a bit of a cry yesterday evening when opening up Instagram and seeing all the pregnant celebs on there, so my DH made me delete Instagram and Facebook! It didn't help with I went on the Daily Mail and saw that 3 more Celebs are now pregnant so I've now deleted that too.

I think you've got to remember is that people always post pictures of their pregnancies, but you don't know their journey to becoming pregnant. They may have taken months, or years, or had IVF. So try not to feel disheartened with these posts. You haven't been trying for very long (I know it feels like it - I'm guilty of feeling exactly the same after a few months) and it's perfectly normal for couples to take up to a year, maybe more to get pregnant. It might be worth deleting your apps? Or putting your apps in a folder titled 'think' to stop you from opening them?

Hi OP.

I know trying TTC is very hard on you emotionally. It’s ok to feel that way. But try not to make it all consuming. Try and enjoy other moments and don’t forget to have good times with your other half. Whether that’s going on a long walk together or baking/ cooking together or even doing a jigsaw together ( doesn’t float my boat but many people do enjoy). Just little things that you can do as a couple.

This comes from me who after 5 years and a round of IVF is now 19 weeks pregnant. Something I thought would never happen so I really do understand how you’re feeling.

Please remember though that most couples can take up to a year to conceive some take longer still.