TTC & navigating a pandemic

[mamadreamers]

Hi all,

Hoping to connect with other ladies who are perhaps in a similar position to me!

My husband and I have been married for 3 years and at the beginning of 2020 (pre covid) decided to start trying for our first baby.
Here we are a year later, no baby yet and in the midst of TTC I was made redundant at the end of 2020 from my job where I’d hoped to still be when I got pregnant.
I’ve felt overwhelmed by the pressure of trying to find a new job & anxious that we’ve not yet gotten pregnant - I know a lot of couples can take way longer than this, so remaining upbeat that as each month comes, it may be our turn!

On the job front, I’ve been hugely lucky that I’ve managed to find a new role during these difficult times. However, it’s a FTC covering for maternity leave & I can’t help feeling guilty towards the company that I may not see it through. I have no intention to shelf our TTC plans given it’s been over a year we’ve been trying and who knows it could happen next month, it could happen in 6!

Is anyone else in a similar situation or have any advice on navigating their plans TTC during such uncertain times.

Lots of love & baby dust to you all
♥️

Don’t feel guilty!! Although I do understand you thinking but really don’t.

I got my positive today husband has no job and I’ve been in mine less than 6 months! Scared to tell them to be honest.

Yes. Less than ideal circumstances. But we aren’t getting any younger.

It’s hard isn’t it. If and hopefully it happens soon I can imagine them not being thrilled (understandably), however I’m sure it happens more commonly than I thought!

Congratulations on your pregnancy! I’m sure your work be fine. Like you say less than ideal circumstances, however you can’t put your life plans on hold until a pandemic ends - life goes on.

Thanks for replying, wishing you a healthy pregnancy!

Thank you !!

I have certainly known maternity covers to get pregnant. In my own work places and friends. So yes I am sure it happens a lot.

I read on here once. That made me feel better. If your of child baring age, married etc. It would be pretty naive of the employer to think it won’t happen.

You wouldn’t have been offered the job if they were truly concerned. They chose you because you were the best candidate for the job!