TTC - Taking the stress out of the stressful...

[SamanthaB123]

I have been ttc 'properly' for one month following a mc last month when we were 'just seeing what happened'. Originally I didn't really know very much about conception in spite of having two DD's already. I just 'became' pregnant when I wanted to previously. How lucky was I?!

This month I have learned a lot more about concpetion, what aids it, what doesn't and actually how difficult it can be to conceive. On other threads I have met wonderful people, all who just want to have a baby too.

I want to start again with ttc. I want it to be a relaxed and exciting time where what will be will be. I figure learning strategies to make the stressful stress-free will stand me in good stead for pregnancy and parenthood.

Anyone else in the same boat and want to join me for a laid back conception experience? SB

Thank you for starting this thread, I am TTC for no 1 but stressed out after 2 months

I know it's stupid of me but I can't help it so I really do hope someone has some suggestion to help me calm down and enjoy the journey!

Welcome mumnerves, I knew it couldn't just be me! I am sure we can make this more enjoyable...where are you in your cycle now? SB

I'm due on weds and climbing the walls! I'm also a moody cow at the moment so feel sorry for DH who's getting most of it.(get really bad PMS so symptoms of early pregnancy would prob be the same!)

Congrats on your 2 DD

Having an odd day today. If it had been a week later I'd have been convincing myself that I were pregnant. As it is, I'm probably just not very well! Day 20 is a little too early for symptoms especially when I ovulate on day 16!

In terms of the stress free part, I bought 'Pure Peace' on itunes and have been listening to it going to sleep. It's lovely and I'm sleeping really well. Somehow it pulls me back to earth in a lovely floaty kind of way...definately worth a try if you have a racing mind and overactive imagination!

When are you going to test? Are you waiting til Wed? SB

I gave in today and used a first response and it came out a BFN

On the plus side, it seems to have calmed me down and I'm just looking forward to AF so that we can try again in a few weeks

I think I'm more the other way in terms of combating stress, at least now I know I'm not, I can go back to kickboxing and the gym for another few weeks before cooling down the gym work for another 2 weeks. I think I'm the sort that needs to get out my frustration

when you say odd day do you mean you feel sick as in nauseous? Hope you feel better soon x