chilling the f*ck out

[Anonymous]

Hey there -

I am wondering what trick, tips, and techniques you have successfully used to calm down and stay sane during the TTC process.

For me, things will be fine, until I climb into bed all tired and ready to sleep and then bam! Racing thoughts, worries about near and far future, and a snow ball effect so I being to worry about work and my SO's work etc. too.

This is not good for baby making, I know! So, any thoughts on how to control these thoughts and better approach each day?

[Anonymous]

yoga, acupuncture helped me somewhat but yes I know exactly what you are going through. Do everything you can to put yourself first. Eat well, get as much as sleep as possble. I also saw a hypnotherapist twice when I started the shots. It was the most relaxed hour of my week with her. we also had planned a few weekend getaways for right after te 2WW (I am doing transfer tomorrow), so no matter what the outcome either we will at least be out of town to deal with it on our own or else we will use the trip to celebrate good news. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

I am a firm believer that while stress is not good for the woman(emotionally) ultimately conception will/will not occur because of other reasons.

Think of all the babies conceived during troubled times (holocaust/depression era/abusive relationships/poverty/addictions.and so on)

That said...wishing you the best of luck. And do what YOU need to do to relax as much as possible...which is crucial in life...for most everything.


Therhought on strew/TTC.

[Anonymous]

Please excuse the typo- ridden babble on the bottom of my post

[Anonymous]

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