Tips to get past the emotional muck?

[alittlemarrtin]

TTC for about 7 months and as you all know, it's an emotional roller coaster (to say the least!). I thought the worst part was the day my period starts after 2 weeks wondering if it finally "took." But turns out the worst part is when I'm a few days late and trying desperately NOT to be hopeful because if I start to get hopeful it will be that much more painful when my period starts. Any of you gals have any clever mind-games you play with yourselves or self-care tips (ha, probably slightly healthier!) to get through the emotional awfulness? Related question: any tips for how to show excitement for all of your friends conceiving and having babies meanwhile you stand there empty and empty-handed, feeling like a failure as a woman? (Unless that's just me who feels that way.)

[RandD2013]

You hit the nail on the head with describing how emotional the whole journey is! It *****! As for tips and tricks ... I don't really have any... Some how I just stopped caring and kind of gave up... Helped a little.  As for the friends part, I totally get it! All my friends are a one time bam pregnant... Just try and smile and then it's ok I cry at home. This process *****!! But some how, some way you have to try and relax about it. Sometimes reading fertility/infertility blogs help as you start to realize you aren't alone. I wish you all the luck. I'm sorry you are feeling emotional. Allow your self to cry and be sad but then try and get strength again. All the best to you!