Has TTC taken over your life???

I dont know if its just me but all I can think about is TTC...we are early in the TTC stage but I feel consumed with OPK's, POAS and tracking everything...its consuming my thoughts...I thought the TTC would be fun but when it doesnt happen the fun is gone...

DH and I joke about the schedule for timing and he said that he had to do something that may conflict and I said with all seriousness that he had better get home cause I dont want to lose our window of opportunity. He jokingly said that I should wear something to bed that would allow him to easily "manage" if I were asleep, LOL!!!

Just wondering how everyone else handles it especially your DH?

Message edited 9/21/2011 6:28:41 AM.

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After a 6 total IUIs, a 17wk loss, a chemical, a miscarriage of triplets, 2 fresh IVFs (one canceled) and a failed FET........


It's taken over my life completely I just wanna move on with some good (and lasting) news already.

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I've read 3 pregnancy books since we started ttc, and it's only our first month trying! So I guess you could say I'm somewhat obsessed.

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yes & no.
I'm trying not to think about it & keep myself busy with my side business.

I've always been very very aware of my body & so i notice everything. That is what is consuming...i feel something, i google it & wonder if it means im preggo.

It does make 14 days go by soo slow!

ETA - oh yea, this is only our first month off BC and non actively trying TTC. I cant imagine doing this every month, its gotta be exhausting!

Message edited 9/20/2011 12:59:39 PM.

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yes...

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yes..i've been waking up early before my alarm clock goes off recently just to take my temperature!

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Now that we have started with a RE - YES!

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after almost 2 years..simply put..yes

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Yes, at times it does.. but I do find that it happens in cycles. I have to say that this month it has been the least consuming of all the months prior. But, Im also coming off a month where I was completely obsessed with everything about TTC and how it impacted my life. Maybe I needed to reach that point to get some perspective.
Just try to stay focused on other things that are important. Its not easy but it does make it less stressful.

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In some ways, yes. In some ways, no.

I get up early every morning to temp, chart, and I use the CBEFM. Lately I've been more focused on other things but I still continue to do the above.

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absolutely! Between a lot of my friends trying and myself, it's the topic of conversation lately. However, I've been aware of how it's been affectiing me, so this month I have a different attitude and I'm going to not obsess over it. Hopefully that will reduce some of the stress!

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At least I am not alone

I havent told anyone that we are TTC so to not have anyone to talk to sometimes stresses me out but on the flip side if I told people and it didnt happen I would be stressed too

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It was consuming me until this month because I got a fertility monitor. Now, I just know when I need to BD and because of understanding my luteal phase length through fertility friend, I know when I should expect my period.