I thought I was pregnant this month and af showed up today. fml. Also found out today that my sis is preg with baby2. No probs getting pregnant. I've already canceled two holiday parties as I can't handle people asking me anymore. I've only told two close friends that I'm trying. How do I cope with all the pressure over the holidays?
Laugh it off and say some small response to get the topic off of you .
Turn it back on them....are you pregnant yet? When are you getting married? When are you retiring? Do you have enough money yet to get out of debt yet? Have you joined a weight loss group yet? OK OK maybe those are not nice but they shut them up quickly.
Avoiding them does not really help things out because you are just sad at home.
Go all bat shit crazy and start screaming/crying hysterically about how you are trying but you don't want to talk about it. Makes them feel awkward. and shuts them up.
None of these are really helpful but i thought they were amusing.
Keep yourself busy. Do something creative. Make a plan for the next month of trying. Volunteer somewhere where others have less than you.
Here is a copy/paste from an article i read.
Write a letter or record a video with your partner, and include all of your hopes and dreams for your little one. Put it away (don’t forget where), and bring it out when your child turns 18. Another strategy? Embrace your baby envy by embracing a baby! Offer your with-child friend a few hours of free babysitting so you and your partner can indulge in some satisfying baby snuggles and practice being parents while your grateful friend can grab some much needed one-on-one time with her spouse (or some “me-time” with herself!).
Whatever you do, don't get too sad or stressed. Instead, try to focus on things that make you feel good, like spending quality time with your spouse. When you’re trying to conceive, your relationship with your partner takes center stage — but often with a few bumpy turns, especially if you’ve been trying for a while. Yes, you’re looking forward to being a threesome — but don’t forget to focus on your twosome. Celebrate what’s to come (maybe this time next year!) with a romantic dinner out or breakfast in bed. Remember: Once you have a baby, it’ll be a good long while before you get to linger over breakfast (in or out of bed) again!
Sorry I don't know what the answer is because I find it hard dealing with those that seem to have it so easy when I have to struggle, but that should not negate the fact that they are having a happy moment.
Maybe embrace the fact that they are happy and that one day that will be you as well. \
I hope I didn't make things worse. Don't let anything I say piss you off.