CD1 - how do you pick yourself up?

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AF arrived this morning, after being a couple of days later. I'm just so sad. Really, really felt like this month was the month but it wasn't to be.

Onto cycle 5 TTC #2 which I know isn't long, but I had to wait a few years for DH to be onboard for another, and every month we don't conceive is another month bigger age gap. I know that isn't the end of the world but can't shake It. It feels like I've been living in limbo for SO long and I hate feeling like this. CD1 just always feels like going back to square one.

How do you pick yourself up on CD1? I'm looking for really practical tips. I was thinking I'll spend lots of time outside today, maybe plan a couple of fun activities at the weekend for my DS. Is there anything else people can recommend?

Firstly I let myself feel how I feel - all the crappiness, the crying, the "why isn't it my turn". I allow myself a couple of days to wallow. I also know that the first 2 days of my period, my hormones make me feel like a pile of steaming poop so I try to be extra kind to myself! Then I just get on with life tbh. We have been TTC for over 18 months with 2 MMCs (and I also TTC for another 2.5 years which ended in MMC with my ex) so after a while I started just not wanting to waste my life focusing on TTC. Don't get me wrong - I'm still sad really, really regularly. But I just try to get on with what I enjoy and what helps me feel better like going to the gym etc.

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