Long term TTC...

Anyone been TTC for a long long time? How do you keep yourself sane? We’ve been trying for 8+ years and it’s been a long difficult journey. I’ve distanced myself from friends and even family at times. Feel like our lives have been on hold as I won’t plan holidays etc too far in the future but it’s getting to the point where I feel like we should just live our lives. It’s a lonely journey and I’ve really struggled over the years but as with the start of each new year I start feeling hopeful and positive. Just struggle to keep it going!! What are your plans for the year ahead?

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Have you sought treatment or had bloodwork?

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Yes been to the hospital and had all tests done including scans. Nothing has shown up. We had a MMC about 3 years ago nearly and nothing since

Hi Amanda I completely understand what you’re going through, we’ve been TTC for over 7 years, 2 rounds of IVF, 4 failed FETs none leading to BFP. I’m really struggling at the minute, feel so isolated. We have just 1 frostie left & I’m terrified of having it put in xxx

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It’s so so hard & nobody understands unless they have been through it. Saying taking some time off from it is useless as you cannot switch your feelings/emotions off but maybe make some plans this year, little breaks away or a summer holiday xxxx

It’s so tough to stay positive isn’t it. Such a scary process to go through. We unfortunately don’t qualify for IVF on the NHS at the moment due to my health history I’m automatically high risk so they would like me to lose some weight first but as strange as this sounds, we had a MMC in the past so I know it can happen and I still have a little hope at times. Just been getting myself down lately and feel like no one understands