Taking this cycle off...

racheljourney

I am taking this cycle off.  I am tired the roller coaster.  The husband has just finished the semester and has been super stressed with hives the past few weeks.  I went to a naturopath yesterday who actually said it was a good idea.  Still checking the signs, but not closely tracking via FF.  I have been thinking about when we will start thinking of alternatives like adoption at this point or whether we should continue.  We don't have the finances to start IVF and I am sick of trying at this point.  I am starting to accept that this might not be meant to be and I am okay with that as I am sick of beating myself up with each negative each month.  So the focus right now is spring cleaning, down sizing, and working on the apartment plus working on decreasing stress at work.  

rlgnght

Hi Rachel

I completely understand the emotional roller coaster Ride. I wish I can say anything to uplift your spirit in this process. It is a struggle at times. When I read your board I was thinking how spring cleaning is a way of staring fresh. Who knows what the future brings except life has a purpose. I will pray that God will lead you and your family to a beautiful blessing. I have gone through many strugglesin life. One is loosing a child at birth. Twenty years ago, but I remember it like it happened yesterday. I do have three children through the struggles of my condition, and I took it for granted that I can do it again. Here my husband thought he was the one who could not have children due to him being paralyzed, but it ended up me having the difficulties; anyway my point any thing is possible. The impossible can be possible.

Rosa 

brooklynesque

Sometimes a break is a very good thing.  Enjoy, and I bet you'll find you have a clearer perspective in a month or two.

10-4LilBuddy

I took a break and it really helped.  I got my other stuff in order and was able to just focus on us and our health.  If anything, it felt so good to not have blood draws or ultrasounds.  Take care of yourself and enjoy your break.  We found that it helped us really think about our next steps and look forward to them.

Country Girl in the City

I have had 3 forced breaks.  They really do help to clear your head and put the focus back on somethign other than TTC.  I really hope you get what you need out of your break.