How do you manage not to think about "it" during the 2 week wait?

[Anonymous]

Every month is the same. I can not think about anything else but "it", at work, at home, first thing in the morning....jeeeeeezzzz. And also, it does not help that every month I feel things that tells me that I may be pregnant....

[Anonymous]

I was almost incapacitated by anxiety, honestly. But I was an older mom facing harsh odds. I used to sleep a lot, read novels and walk the dog. That's about it.

Now have a perfect 3 y/o dc, btw

[Anonymous]

If you find a way not to think about "it" please let me know what it is. I can't stop thinking about it. I look up symptoms, I look up side effects from meds, everything.

I wish you luck and babydust while you wait.

[Anonymous]

at least is comforting to know that I'm not alone in this obssesive-compulsive behaviour

[Anonymous]

Prep yourself ahead of time and say, "anytime I find myself thinking about it, I'm going to do x instead". X could be write a grocery list, make a to-do list, call a friend, tidy up the room, exercise, etc. It is a coping mechanism that I learned to help banish negative thoughts, but it also helps to deal with anxiety in situations that are really out of your control. Trust me, I went through years of infertility, so I went through many many 2 week waits.

[Anonymous]

quick answer -- you don't!!

[Anonymous]

it is incredibly hard!! i actually could relax more at the 1st part of the 2ww- since it was out of my hands- but the 2nd part- so hard not to read about symptoms, and x days after ovulation predicted better implantation rate etc.. augh.. yup- lots of tv and books..

[Anonymous]

I got pregnant in the only month I just did not think about it. It had been waiting for 9 months, so at that point I just resigned and started focussing on other things. I also was days away from starting a new job, go figure.

[Anonymous]

I wish I could figure out how. I am 5dpo right now. "Trying to keep busy" does not cut it. I just think about it while I am busy.