| Posted By |
Message |
randella
Love my little man
Member since 8/05 16290 total posts
Name:
Randi
|
Anyone else surprised at how level-headed they are?
While my Adventures in TTC have not been as severe as others, it has certainly been a roller coaster with a lot of unexpected bumps.
I am really surprised at how pragmatic and rationale I have been. Perhaps because it's all still so surreal, even almost 6 months in, but everything is not as difficult to deal with as I thought it would be. When I know I am out for the cycle, I just feel-- ok, on to the next instead of being devastated. The only thing that still gets to me, is finding out others have gotten pg. And even that, I think is just human nature. Oh, and the having to spend more money for more rounds of OPks and vitamin supplements, etc.
Anyone else?
|
Posted 4/30/08 1:16 PM  |
| |
|
Long Island Weddings
Long Island's Largest Bridal Resource |
kmac
Two under two!
Member since 5/07 3703 total posts
Name:
Kris
|
Re: Anyone else surprised at how level-headed they are?
I think overall I have been very level headed about the whole situation. There were definitely a few times that I cried and was very upset but after 15 cycles I guess you are bound to have a few of those. I have spent a ton of money on HPTs, OPK's, CBEFM, Vitamins, and the VIP subscription to FF at least 3 different times(I almost didn't do it this month but I did). In then end all I want is a healthy baby and that will happen in time.
|
| Posted 4/30/08 1:29 PM |
| |
|
LuckySV
LIF Adult
Member since 10/05 4675 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Anyone else surprised at how level-headed they are?
I actually have been the complete opposite. I am normally a very rationale level-headed person and since seeing the RE, I've been an emotional mess. I've been so anxious and actually have had a few panic attacks. At one point I'd start to cry for no reason! I'm trying to get back to my logical side!  
Sidenote: Good for you for staying level headed about this!  Maybe you can pass some logic my way!!!
|
| Posted 4/30/08 1:32 PM |
| |
|
Kissy331
My two miracles!
Member since 5/06 17826 total posts
Name:
Kristen
|
Re: Anyone else surprised at how level-headed they are?
It does amaze me & especially when I get comments that I am so strong. I think my reasoning is,I need to be. Unfortunately, there is nothing I can do to control or change the situation I am in. After a year of disappointments & many tears, all I want is a blessing from god to complete our family. In the end, it ultimately is out of our hands 
I am also strong & reserved at times for DH. I know this was a huge blow to his mindset (he never thought this would happen). He can take things in stride but likes to be to himself. I can see that this whole TTC & IF is truly affecting him now. 
|
| Posted 4/30/08 1:34 PM |
| |
|
babyfaith
Onward and Upward!
Member since 2/08 3210 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Anyone else surprised at how level-headed they are?
My emotions are sometimes stable and sometimes all over the place when it comes to TTC. Some days I am calm and rational and others I am an anxious mess. I think there are more anxious than rational days though. I guess that's what a year of trying will do to you.
|
| Posted 4/30/08 3:20 PM |
| |
|
sfp0701
Liam's Mommy!
Member since 1/07 9764 total posts
Name:
Tricia
|
Re: Anyone else surprised at how level-headed they are?
I can be calm and rationale until about 10DPO. 
Some months I am fine and others I am a mess. Right now I am very positve but I can't promise I will be that if the IUI this cycle fails.
|
| Posted 4/30/08 3:38 PM |
| |
|
HoneyBadger
YourWorstNightmare.
Member since 10/06 15979 total posts
Name:
BahBahBlackJeep
|
Re: Anyone else surprised at how level-headed they are?
Posted by randella
While my Adventures in TTC have not been as severe as others, it has certainly been a roller coaster with a lot of unexpected bumps.
I am really surprised at how pragmatic and rationale I have been. Perhaps because it's all still so surreal, even almost 6 months in, but everything is not as difficult to deal with as I thought it would be. When I know I am out for the cycle, I just feel-- ok, on to the next instead of being devastated. The only thing that still gets to me, is finding out others have gotten pg. And even that, I think is just human nature. Oh, and the having to spend more money for more rounds of OPks and vitamin supplements, etc.
Anyone else?
I'm totally with you on this. I could have written what you said word for word.
I think this also has to do with the fact that we have not been trying as long as some others. I think if DH and I had been trying, REALLY TTC for the last 16 months than I'd be more emotional.
|
| Posted 4/30/08 4:43 PM |
| |
|
Kris516
Love The Roo
Member since 2/08 2024 total posts
Name:
Kris
|
Re: Anyone else surprised at how level-headed they are?
The 2ww is killer for me. Its the unknown. Once AF comes, I've been handling it fairly well, but I don't know how many more months I've got to stay calm or rationale...and we're only on month 4!
|
| Posted 4/30/08 11:27 PM |
| |
|
futuremommy
LIF Adolescent
Member since 8/07 840 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Anyone else surprised at how level-headed they are?
I think people on the outside would say I'm levelheaded, but I don't really feel that way about it. We really haven't been trying for very long - got pg first cycle trying in January but then had a miscarriage. Waited on cycle after the mc and now it's our first TTC. I'm feeling slightly tense now that O is probalby approaching, but I probably think about it ALL DAY LONG!
|
| Posted 5/1/08 7:44 AM |
| |
|
