TTC again after loss and long break

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Hi all,

I will be starting ttc again next month after a long break. I had 3 back to back early losses in 2021 with a previous partner, no living children. I had all the recurrent loss tests done and have a protocol to follow with progesterone/early scans etc. I also have hashimotos and I’m aware of what I need to to with this regarding my meds when I get pregnant.

Last time I got pregnant straight away each time, therefore if I don’t this time I’m worrying that it will send me into a spiral, has anyone else experienced this worry when ttc after a break? I know it’s normal to take a few cycles but because I fell preg every time last time I think it would cause anxiety.

I’m also getting a big tattoo right before I ovulate next cycle, which is really bad timing but I’ve been on a waiting list for a long time for the tattoo. Does anyone know if this could impact my success with conceiving next cycle if anyone has had experience of this?

I had a break after I left my ex. With him we were TTC 2.5 years and it ended in MMC at 11 weeks. It took 6 months to get pregnant with my new partner (which felt really quick given my previous experience!) but unfortunately that one and my subsequent pregnancy have ended in loss (I don't conceive quickly). I think you just need to base your expectations on expecting it to take a few cycles. You said you know it's totally normal, so somehow you have to convince the less rational side of your brain to believe that too 😅

I was nervous - but my boyfriend now is totally different about TTC than my ex was and is so supportive so it hasn't been as bad as I thought it would. With the tattoo they say to not TTC because of the risk of infection, it won't lower your chance of conceiving as such.