Trying to conceive.

Trying to conceive offers a deeply distressing balance of high stakes and low control. It matters so much - you think about it often, your life may be “on hold” waiting to take this next step, family may be checking in asking “when will you have a baby?” - but you have such limited control over how this process plays out. The monthly cycle of hope and disappointment can drain even the most resilient individuals, especially if kept private from normal sources of support like friends and family. Added to that may be the stress of medical intervention, processing of disrupted expectations, and complicated feelings toward those in your life who are having a different conception experience.

It can also have an impact on your relationship. Functional sex, differences in coping style, and different ideas about what to share with others can add strain to an already taxing process.

I offer a free 50 minute consultation where we can discuss your experience and you can decide if it’s time to bring in additional support.