I’m 21 as people say I’m young and my time will come but I have been with my partner for 5 years and never been able to get pregnant it’s has got worse over the years and seeing people my age and younger having baby’s or getting pregnant sends me really depressed as I’m not able to get pregnant it’s sounds strange to say but it hurts so much in side it feels like it is killing me and when I and due on my monthly I have a huge brake down and can not cope I don’t know what to do so I thought I would come on hear for people in a similar situation and how they cope with it as its really hurts in side every time I see a baby I just want to cry I helped rase my little sister and it made me want a baby of my own and from then it’s just getting wors thank you
I’m sorry you’re experiencing this. Since you’ve been trying without success, it’s probably time to talk to a doctor about what’s going on. Not only your fertility struggle, but also how deeply it makes you feel.
Best of luck
I agree with @Elle1. You should seek help for your depression as well as your fertility issues. I hope that baby time comes soon for you, dear! Stay strong, and try to occupy yourself with a hobby if that helps!
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Honestly fertility struggles is so hard. We have family friends who have had fertility struggles seeing them struggle is really hard I cannot imagine on an individual basis how hard it must be. Luckily youth is on your side but in the moment I understand that doesn’t help. If I was you I would speak to a doctor about your fertility struggles and your thoughts in relation to this matter as the other berries have said. [name_m]Knowledge[/name_m] is power and the doctor could do tests, make referrals to specialist and you could find out why your struggling to conceive or/and provide a solution to help you conceive. Along with this your doctor could help with your mental health and make you feel happier. In the meantime I think as the other berries have said finding a hobby could help just to take your mind off your struggles which can be all encompassing & make you feel better.
Good luck
As others have suggested, it’s time to speak with your doctor.
As much as I’m sure you don’t want to hear it, you’re still so young. This is to your advantage - you have time on your side to find out if there is a fertility issue, and if it exists, time to address solving it in the manner that will work out the best for you and your partner.
I’m so sorry you’re going through this. It’s not the same, but I’m currently benched from TTC for a few months and I know how much it hurts when everyone else in your life is having a baby. It really does feel like everyone is moving on without you. And it’s hard to not take all of this personally.
I second the recommendations for finding a therapist to talk to and I will add that if you’ve been actively trying to get pregnant for a year or more (i.e. having sex only in your fertile window), it’s time to make an appointment with a doctor. If they suggest that you are too young, consider getting a second opinion. Below is a little bit of practical advice, and if that’s not what you’re looking for, please feel free to disregard.
It’s really helped me to remember 1) I cannot completely control the timing of becoming a parent and 2) there are so many things that I can control and that’s where my focus is best spent. [name_f]Do[/name_f] you and your partner have a list of things you’d like to accomplish or do before becoming parents? Have you looked into your savings and expenses, do you know what your health insurance will cover and what you’ll need to pay for out of pocket? How would your work schedules accommodate having a baby and how much leave (if any) will you have? Are you eating well and exercising? Is your current living situation conducive to having a baby living there? Consider starting a prenatal vitamin, taking one before getting pregnant is an often recommended step. Finally, if you aren’t actively tracking your cycle (BBT and OPKs are pretty common) then that would be an excellent start. The more information you have about your cycle makes any medical conversations more useful. None of these things are particularly exciting but you can take comfort in knowing that you are doing everything in your power to become a parent.
Best of luck!