I feel silly asking this because I've barely got started TTC while I know so many others on here are further along in their journey.
But I'm already finding it completely overwhelming and really stressful. Can we share tips for how to avoid it completely taking over your thoughts?
For context, I've had a really terrible last couple of years with caring for a terminally ill parent who's just passed away, then further bereavements, work stresses, financial challenges and ongoing house issues. Because of all that I'm already starting from a very stressed out headspace and in a very negative place. I hate it but I've very quickly gone from 'lets just have sex and see what happens for a few months first' to immediately assuming there's a problem due to irregular cycles and stressing about cycle lengths, buying ovulation tests etc. I didn't even know what a luteal phase was until a month ago! In an ideal world I'd probably give myself more time to grieve / get my head together but I'm in my 30s and don't want to wait any longer...
I know this could take time and my stress is actually probably causing more problems.
Do you ladies have any tips on how to not let TTC worries completely take over your life? Thank you x