Has anyone got any tips staying positive while trying for a baby

[Pineapplehead91]

My journey has been a long one. I started my periods at 9 and quickly realised there were not normal. After multiple blood transfusions, getting so poorly I finally have the diagnosis I wanted. I have recently been diagnosed with endometriosis , however am deciding to come off the pill. I have massive anxiety about this, the pain, heavy periods. What do I do if it gets too much? Anyone else experienced trying to stay positive while getting pregnant?

Thanks x

[Aurora20]

Hi I’m in the same position going to come off soon to start a family and I’m really worried about coming off and everything going back to how it was, the pain, heavy periods and the endo growing more and more! x

[Pineapplehead91 in reply to Aurora20]

Thank you for replying. I wish you all the luck with everything and I hope everything turns out ok! It is a very exciting/scary time especially when you know how bad it can be. I’m trying to take it one day at a time and I’ve been off the pill since April. Wishing you all the luck xx

[Harriet_health]

Hi oh it’s an exciting time but nerve wracking for sure. I had all the same feelings. I think what worked for me was talking to my friends and a therapist about what I was going through, also I had a really honest chat with my husband about my needs and how I could be kinder to myself when my pain was really bad; it resulted in my husband taking on more chores/ making dinner when I was suffering and just helping me feel I could sit on the sofa without feeling guilty. Regarding trying for babies, I wish I had realised how long a journey it can be and I wish I had started seeing a therapist sooner to help me during those first few months we were ttc and it felt like tension was so high as I was so desperate to get pregnant.

I also kept a diary and I’m so glad I did as I needed a place to vent my feeling and pain and reading it back now I’m so proud of how strong I was and I can’t believe how much I handled, it’s made me respect myself more for how hard this journey can be.

I hope you have a positive ttc experience and find what works for you xx

[Pineapplehead91 in reply to Harriet_health]

Thank you for your reply! You’re right it is a very exciting/scary time, especially as you already know how bad it can be. Definitely it would help to talk to someone as it has affected so much growing up and it can sometimes feel like people assume you’re just describing period pain and that you’re exaggerating symptoms. Luckily my boyfriend has seen me at my worst in hospital and I think he realises it can be very bad. I think a diary is a really good suggestion as I’m trying not to get my hopes up that I might be pregnant every month. I’m hoping it won’t be too long but I’m trying to prepare myself that it may be a long journey .

Wishing you all the best xx