Is anyone feeling consumed

[Squirrel45690]

I’ve just begun my TTC journey and honestly I just feel consumed, everywhere I look there are pregnancy announcements, at work, friends and it just feels like a battle with myself - I can’t focus on anything and it’s just such a feeling of longing. Am I alone in this? Anyone else

I feel the complete opposite and keep forgetting all about it but we all cope in different ways.

yes it's hard. It might help to come off social media, that helped me, I know that doesn't help with work but it removes some of the noise. Remember that you have no idea what they might have been through, it could have been a long road for them to get pregnant. Don't compare! Just keep busy in your own life.

Have you any reason to think you wont fall pregnant quickly? A large majority of couples conceive within 12 months so try not to focus on the vague possibility that it will be a struggle.

If you’ve got reason to doubt your chances you can pay for a fertility MOT at a private clinic.

I’d find withdrawing from social a big help! But yes I agree everyone has been on their own journey!

I have no reason to think I won’t fall quickly I guess it’s the unknown! It’s just a very difficult feeling which I’ve not experienced before, longing for something that you can’t just run out the door to buy or order, it takes time and patience - I’m hoping to manage it better. A lady at work announced she’s pregnant this week and I think that’s why I’ve been in my feels a bit more as it’s hearing about it everyday

@Squirrel45690 how long have you been trying? Honestly I'd find ways to cope as soon as possible. You don't know how hard (or easy!) your journey might be and it's worth making sure you have set up your life to help you handle whatever way it goes. Control the controllables, let everything else go!