My husband and I have been trying to conceive for a month (to the day actually) and I have had anxiety from the start about possible infertility because I have always been very irregular. I met with the doctor and am waiting to get tests done when I get my period to rule out possible thyroid and hormonal issues (however I’ve had these tests done by doctors in the past and they’ve always said I’m normal.) In the mean time I am obsessed with reading everything I possibly can on the internet about what could be the issue and whether or not I’ll have trouble conceiving, and then the stress makes me worry more that I’m just messing myself up worse by stressing! The only thing that seems to distract me from those searches is, well, baby names. It is literally all I do with my free time. While my husband makes dinner I am on nameberry reading through list after list, creating more lists and searching for the perfect name as if it were an actual urgent matter.
Is this normal?!?
I guess I’m just wondering if other women typically worry a lot while TTC, and if other women become addicted to searching baby names! And if anyone has any advice or stories to share, that would be so wonderful!
Also I just ordered fertili[name]Tea[/name] which had a lot of great reviews on amazon by women who were irregular and used it to normalize their cycles and had success concieving, if anyone has experience with that I’d love to hear your thoughts!
I can definitely relate! My DH and I decided we are going to start TTC in [name]August[/name], and I’m already getting myself worked up about it! I have PCOS so the thought that I might face fertility issues has me reading all over the internet which is very overwhelming. I thought reading others stories would help me, but it’s actually given me anxiety. It can be information overload!
I also feel you on the name searching being an urgent matter, I’m that same way! Completely addicted. Thankfully, my DH is pretty good about bringing me back down to reality with that one. What I have done that has helped with the stress/anxiety/worries is stop reading the internet : ) I haven’t even started TTC yet so if I need a little help in the fertility department I’ll cross that bridge when I come it it. A lot easier said than done, I know, but it helps to tell myself that.
If it makes you feel better to know you are not the only one worrying a lot while TTC, you are not! You’ve only been trying for one month, so stay positive!!
It´s normal to feel that way. [name]Don[/name]´t stress it, chart, plan, try. If you are both adequately fertile you will probably get pregnant within a year just be being married. If not, then you can get all medical about it. [name]Just[/name] both take vitamins (him too) and relaaaax.
We’ve been trying to conceive for a few months now, and last month I had a shorter period than normal, and this month I’m still waiting for my period to show up. It’s nerve-racking, since any pain I have in my abdomen makes me feel like crying. I’ve been keeping track of the dates since we started TTC and according to that it’s off already. I’ve been through 4 pregnancy tests, all of which are negative. So I’m stressing myself out wondering if that short period last month means something is going wonky. I know it’s not the same as somebody having major infertility issues, but it’s the first real taste I’ve had at worrying about conceiving. I’m usually super fertile and I’m honestly surprised that I didn’t turn up pregnant last month.
I’ve been gathering names since like [name]December[/name] or [name]January[/name] I think, knowing that we would be TTC within the year. I have a good hold on my girl name, but my husband just destroyed the boy list, and I’m rebounding on that one. Got a new first name, just working on the middle. I come here daily, even if I only have time to read and not comment. It’s comforting to immerse myself with people who are baby/name eccentric too! And honestly, nobody in real life even knows that we’re trying for another. I hate having nobody to be excited with, so another reason I come here is for the understanding and support.
My husband and I have been married for 4 years in [name]August[/name] and we’ve been TTC since. And it’s awful. But yes I too am quite addicted to baby name searching! It seems to make things feel a little better. Have you found any cute ones lately?
I was name crazed long before I ever was in the position to have children. But nowadays, I find myself holding my breath every time a friend announces a baby name for fear it’ll be one of “mine.” So unhealthy, lol.
[name]Just[/name] started TTC (as in, havent even reached ovulation since decision was made…) but I hear you about the worry. For me, I’ve always had long (35-40 day) cycles, theyve been more regular since I got my weight up a bit, but still a little all over the place. It’s more a “I’ve spent 10 years trying to AVOID getting pregnant!!” now it’s the big question mark of how long it will take/if everything is doing what its supposed to!
Have been on NB way too much! TTC for about 2 and 1/2 years now… [name]Do[/name] not know if it is healthy or not to be thinking so much about baby names but, it does keep me from researching infertility issues! And most days it feels like I am being optimistic and positive thinking that I will have babies to name!
