Feeling scared

kjmitlyng · August 2012

I can test in 3 days, and last week I was feeling so positive and "different" than in other months that we have been trying. Now that it's closer, I just have a lot of anxiety and negativity feeling like AF is going to come as scheduled. Since I've been on birth control I have a breakout of acne on my chin, and sure enough it is happening again so I feel it is a sure sign that AF is on its way. I was really really hoping for a BFP as we will be with my immediate family this weekend and it would have been really exciting news to tell them. I guess I won't know for sure for a couple of days. Just wanting to vent.

CherylJovi · August 2012

thinking of you and hoping for the best :-)

ksgsmu · August 2012

I know TTC is very emotional. I don't know how long you have been trying and I see you are new here. Every month is difficult and the 2ww is the worst!

Couple of friendly non-solicited suggestions.... the Bump ticker is useless. Ditch it. If you really want to know when you ovulated i would suggest temping you would know exactly how many DPO you are and know exactly when to test etc... If you don't get your BFP this month you might try using fertilityfriend.com to chart/temp etc. ( you can click on my chart or others users) They have very helpful tutorials. Also peeonastick.com will give you all the details about pregnancy tests and OPKS when to test etc...

Too pass time in the Two Week wait I like to read... it helps with the fear and stress. If you haven't read the book Taking Charge of Your Fertility I highly suggest it. Also I loved the Impatient Woman's Guide to Getting Pregnant. I found this book very encouraging especially if you are over 35 like me.

Anyways you may have already heard all that advice above and I know you weren't really seeking advice just encouragement and wanting to vent, but I find knowledge is power. I am still learning myself and the women on this board are very encouraging and smart.

Hope you get your BFP this week! Rooting for you!

kjmitlyng · August 2012

ksgsmu-Thanks for the advice, I really needed to hear what you wrote. Thankfully I haven't been trying that long (4 months). I know that others have tried for so much longer and I kind of feel bad for even being anxious. It's just that my sister had a lot of trouble getting pregnant and eventually had to do IVF (which was very successful and she now has 4 children). I just am nervous that I may end up in her boat and being my age it's just scary. ugh.

Anyway, your advice was awesome and I really value it. I'll take a look at those books!!

ksgsmu · August 2012

I am on cycle 4 as well... I know it is scary. I know you are concerned about your situation especially with your sisters history, but that might probaly doesn't have an impact on yours unless it is something genetic like Thyroidism etc that you might have in common. If there is some syndrome or health issue you share then make sure you are very proactive and get medical advice. Try a couple more cycles then reach out for help to your doctor if you aren't KU after 6 months.

Don't know what your relationship is like with your sister but since she understands the TTC rollercoaster it sounds like she might be a good support system for you.

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