Staying sane... (rant)

[Emmaemma23]

Hi all. Getting very frustrated and so stressed with this tww. I stupidly started testing too early, but I was so sure we had done it this month. I've had so many symptoms. Cramping all week, what I though was IB a couple days ago, sore veiny boobs, weird dreams nausea fatigue etc. I was so sure. Had a meltdown last night telling my partner I don't want to try anymore, feel like I need to take a break from this obsessing over being pregnant for my mental health. I feel like my mind plays tricks with me constantly and I'm wishing my life away waiting for a BFP or dread AF!!

Sorry just needed to get it out and have a rant! Had a bit of a wobble today lol. In my rage even told DP I am done with being a woman lol, much to his horror 😂

How do you all stay positive and sane?!

Should add I'm not technically out this month as AF due on Tuesday, but I feel like with the symptoms I've been having for the last week + I should at least have a ghost of a line on a test?!
Think I just have the mother of all periods coming...

Hi @Emmaemma23. I totally sympathise with your frustration! We’re currently on cycle 11 and sometimes I feel like I just want to give up! Especially when it looks like AF is round the corner. My advice would be to let yourself be a bit sad and frustrated - it’s totally understandable. But also remember that’s it normal for it to take some time. We were getting really frustrated, but last month had our first GP appointment about it. Our GP said it’s totally normal and even if you’re at the peak of your fertility taking a year to conceive would be considered normal. She also told us to relax and ease up on ourselves. Don’t test all the time, just let nature take its course. Easier said than done I know - but we’ve made an effort this month not to be so obsessed with it and I think it’s made a difference, at least to our stress levels if nothing else!!

@Parsleyrose
Thank you for your kind words! Hope all goes well for you.