You're Trying to Hard

I keep hearing "your trying to hard" or "you're too stressed, just relax and it'll happen", so me being me I decided to look more into that theory.

"Twenty years ago the rate of unexplained infertility was between 10-20%. Today we see up to 40%. Women's bodies aren't different, but their stress levels are, and combined with the ticking of teh biological clock, I believe it sets the stage for infertility. Moreover, doctors say ofter the stress of actually undergoing inferitlity treatments can be so great it can stop even the most successful procedures from working" (Source:\http://www.webmd.com/infertility-and-reproduction/features/infertility-stress )

Most of what I read still stated that stress would be a minor factor for infertilit, but since ours is "unknown" maybe there is some truth to it?!? But I can tell you that the acupuncture is really helping me to relax. However, I don't really think i have that much stress in my life. I have to obvious little from work, money concerns and what to make for dinner.

I think I'm just a natural worry wart - its like genetics and not my fault!!! But I'm always thinking about something, and the worst possible outcomes. 

Some suggestions I've read to help relax:

• Rethink your attitude - never realized before that I'm a pessimist, who knew
• Journaling - I think this blog is my outlet
• Be active and exercise - something I've wanted to start but just don't make time for it
• Relaxation - Acupunture (wish I could go more), crocheting, and reading

Ironically studies have also shown that stress is a byproduct of infertility, which means it can be a vicious cycle.  While relaxing is not liking to cause you to become pregnant, activities such as exercise, laughing, yoga, meditation, resting, hobbies and spending time with people you enjoy will make the journey a little easier to bear and can enhance your well-being.

So my take away is... I need a vacation, no housework and a driver from now until Baby B decides to make their presence known. ;)

Praying for Baby B!

Jacki