Not TTC #2 just yet, but I'm already driving myself nuts- just need a vent

[LilysMom2016]

Hi all

OH and I are going to actively start TTC DC#2 from April or so onwards, and I'm trying my hand at charting in the meantime and have started taking prenatals. I have Grave's Disease (but my thyroid was removed so I'm now on Eltroxin) and have already seen my endo. I see my gynae next week. I'm turning turn 37 next month and I developed GD and pre-eclampsia last pregnancy :( My cycle has also shortened to 25-27 days, from the 27-28 days prior to DC1. Argh.

The trouble is that I've become a bit a lot obsessed, even at this early stage. Sigh. I realise that I really need to get my mind and attitude right, otherwise I'm going to drive myself and OH completely nuts- life still carries on regardless of all the TTC Googling and dissecting, doesn't it?

Just needed to vent and put it all down- sorry if I'm moany. I guess I feel a bit like I have quite a few things counting against us.

xx

Don't worry, we all do it! The fact that you've already had one DC is a sign in your favour. I'm sure it will be fine once you get down to it. xx

Actually hidcat that’s a common misconception. Having a child already doesn’t make you any more able to conceive again. I’ve had a daughter and I’ve been ttc for 18 months for #2 with no luck. I know women who had a child “by accident” and have been trying for over a decade for another :(

OP, I think I’d be lying if I said nobody does all of that when they start ttc. It’s an exciting prospect, trying for a baby and I think everyone gets a bit ahead of themselves googling etc at the beginning. It does get old really fast so maybe you can just get it out of your system so you are a bit more level-headed when you start ttc in April. Good luck!

Hi OP old thread I know but wondered by some crazy chance you would read this!