Getting Pregnant

Distracting yourself during the two week wait – that horrible time when you might be pregnant, or might not, and there’s no sure way to know – is not always possible. I’m guessing I’m probably typical amongst women who are trying to conceive in that I have a few habits that probably don’t help me, but I just can’t help it.

One is going to the toilet much for frequently than usual. In my case that’s because I’m always wanting to check whether or not my period has started yet. I actually changed the kind of toilet paper I use so there’s no pink or orange colours in the pattern printed on it – in fact pure white is the best – because I want to know if even the tiniest drop of blood has arrived.

Another terrible habit is feeling pregnancy symptoms in the smallest way. In fact, it’s extremely unlikely for any woman to experience any symptoms of pregnancy this early, and on top of that, most things that you have a small chance of experiencing – like sore breasts, for example – are also a premenstrual symptom, so you don’t know what’s causing it. I’m closely monitoring myself for the slightest sign of stomach queasiness, unusual hunger, slight dizziness, or any other change from my body’s normal routine. It’s infuriating, but really hard to stop because you have to walk around with your body for the whole two weeks!

I’m curious to know what other people’s unusual habits are, so please let me know in the comments about what you or someone you know does during the two week wait.

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