Is it possible to ever relax when TTC?

[sjbno1]

So every now and then i think that i would like a month off from TTC - not think about it, not know when i'm ovulating, not knowing what CM looks like?

Is it ever possible?

 

[Moorebetter]

hahahah nope.

 

[sjbno1]

we're all doomed haha

 

[hopingforit]

It's definitely not possible. You can't unlearn what you already know.

 

[MackMomma8]

They say knowledge is power... it will also drive you crazy.

 

[Armywife84]

Is it possible to lose your marbles? Yes!

Is it possible to cry at any given time, and be overly emotional? Absolutely.

Is it possible to relax? In LTTC? Feck no!

Having sex doesn't get us a baby so a break sounds about right! A break every now and then helps.

 

[wonderstars]

Hellllll no. Even when you don't think you've been thinking about it, you've thought about it by thinking that.

Sigh.

 

[tamithomas]

haha although by technicality it is possible to go on a one month break, it's the convincing yourself part to go on a break that is hard. It's something only us LTTC people understand that it eventually becomes to main wheel that runs your brain. It's human nature that once you want something and you're determined, everything starts to surround it until we get there..same thing for when someone is in school, everything revolves aroudn getting the diploma. in a nut shell,the concept is possible it's convincing yourself to take a break is the real challenge lol

 

[sjbno1]

Omg the thinking thing annoys me so much haha I think oh I havent thought about babies then kick myself because I thought about babies not good!

 

[StephieB]

For me, its seem physically impossible!

Last month was our first round of Clomid, and when that failed, I had one of the worst AF arriving breakdowns I think I've had in the past 2 years. Screaming at my DH that we were broken, and obviously don't deserve children, and I'm fed up of trying so (in my very eloquent words) "Fuck them, fuck them all, I'm done with this constant belittling of ourselves. We're not trying for a baby anymore, I quit!!" (I don't know who they are by the way....)

Anyway, that lasted all of 2 days until I'd calmed down and bought some new OPKs from the shop and I will be starting Clomid again as soon as AF decides to arrive shortly...

No doubt I will do it again this month, and next month, and the month after...

 

[Melodystyx]

LOL ok LTTTC as in 14 years and i can tell you that oh it gets easier, you dont not ever think about it but it also doesnt stay the monthly focus..
DH and i made our first trip to Disney (yip we are big kids at 37 and 40 LOL) and finally after 16 years of marriage went on our honeymoon to Mauritius, we were hoping for that ever elusive honeymoon baby but alas not at this time. Next year we off to Dubai.
I now tell friends who look at me with envy hey I dont have school fees every year so by golly im going to enjoy myself.
I'm just sad it took me so long to realise...
Dont get me wrong I live in hope but i am also starting to "insert my favorite word here .... relax" LOL (even if it is a little)

My prayer is for all you ladies to remain hopeful and in the end receive your wonderful gifts from God. His time is perfect!

 

[StephieB]

Melody - This is what me and DH have started doing, rather than 'saving money' for baby things, we've set up a 'travelling fund' to go to all the place we've always wanted to if we don't get out BFP.

 

[Melodystyx]

Melody - This is what me and DH have started doing, rather than 'saving money' for baby things, we've set up a 'travelling fund' to go to all the place we've always wanted to if we don't get out BFP.

at least its something to look forward to girl, for too many years I didnt want to waste money travelling 'just in case' but once that travel bug hits you , dont get me wrong it will never replace having a baby but you know what when baby does come then we have at least 9 months to start a baby fund

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