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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What have been your coping strategies to deal with the emotions of infertility?

I find it's on my mind most of the time, and I am just so sad and drained from this whole experience.

I cry more easily than I ever did before, and just feel sad most of the time, which I never did before I started TTC.

I'm not coping very well with infertility.  What has helped you cope?[/quote]

Here are my top 3.

1. Time. The longer it's been, the easier it's gotten. The first year I sobbed on the way to work, to dh, etc. Year 2 is here and I am accepting what is while doing what I can.

2. Gratitude. I count my blessings. I love my DH and I appreciate the time and flexibility we have together. I try to appreciate it even though it's not the life I would prefer right now. But hey, how many people really get their first choice in life?

3. Everyone has shit in their lives. Sure I have been jealous of my friends' pregnancies, and baby bumps and showers are tough. But their lives aren't perfect. In fact one friend who was pregnant on her 1st try 3x is watching her young DH die of cancer. The grass isn't greener.

I hope you find peace OP.[/quote]

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