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Change is always difficult

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Wow, my life has been turned upside down – some of it literally.

I know I’ve been harping on about missing my husband and having to move all year, but this sh*t has become real.  My living room looks like a hurricane hit it, yet I feel like nothing’s getting done.

In my typical fashion, sudden and fast change has made me turn into myself and I’m trying desperately to get out of my bad habits so that I could help – so that we can actually get some of this household stuff sold so we can use the money for the move.  Otherwise, we’re donating everything household to a women’s shelter a friend of mine is involved with.

At the same time, as I so gently announced a little while ago, we are TTC – and that has been stressing me out.  I know, I know this process is NOT supposed to be stressful – but it has become so – possibly because so much is up in the air.  I thought I was pregnant last month, while in Orlando with my parents – my menses were late and I was ultra-excited and had to physically remove myself from the room to prevent spilling the beans to my Mom.  It turned out that it wasn’t to be, however and my monthly visitor did show up.  It was so disappointing.  I mean heart-wrenchingly disappointing.  I know, I know it was only the first month of us trying but does it have to be so debilitating?  God has a cruel sense of humour.

At the same time it has me wondering if maybe the rides I went on in Orlando killed my potential baby?  I mean I was a week late, and they do say if you’re an expectant mother not to get on them.  My husband keeps saying it wasn’t and that they mean expectant mothers who know for a fact, but I can’t help wondering at times.  I mean…(and sorry to gross you out), it was chunky – was that pieces of my unborn child trying to grasp onto the side of my uterus?

I know I’m silly (and gross I’m sorry) but those are the thoughts flying through my head.

The move and the failed attempt at getting pregnant aren’t the only things getting to me.  As you know I’m recovering from my mental health issues and was attending a group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) group – well the group finished just after the Luv Luv returned.  So not only am I struggling to do this on my own again, but I”m struggling to do this on my own while getting used to living with the Luv Luv.  I’ve not had to take care of this healing process while anyone is around, so now I’m struggling to find my peaceful time per day as well as to figure out how to explain what I am doing and what I need from the Luv Luv.  How do you explain something to people that you don’t fully understand yourself?

Am I being silly?  Am I doing what I normally do (overthinking)?  *sigh*

Chaos Abounds and Change is ALWAYS difficult, but I did not think that it would all drop on my shoulders at the same time in the manner it has.  I have been dealing with well on the outward front, I think – not  many people would know I”m going crazy inside.  A lot of people have praised me, saying that I’m handling it so well, but am I?  I’m sleeping a ridiculous amount, when I get up all I want to do is crawl back into bed – and only have been fighting that for the past two days.  I don’t want to try to get pregnant again because I’m scared of the disappointment.  I’m avoiding everything to do with moving – official or non-official.  I’m struggling to reach back to the independent, strong, positive-thinking person that I’ve been boasting I had almost become over the last few weeks.

And blogging?  Well, you may have noticed it has come to a halt – well almost a halt – mostly guest posts and the reviews and giveaways I have to get done – and then not much else.  I apologise – it may be that way until we settle down a bit in England in about a month or so – I am a bit busy fixing things IRL around here and don’t have that much time to play around on Twitter or to write.  It’s one reason I’ve given up my fiction although scriptic.org has started up since Indie Ink went down.  I will slowly find my way back, just please have patience and give me a little time.

Thank you for listening and do you have any advice for any of this?

  • Angela

    Serena, I went through that whole “being late & then receiving my monthly visitor” for 8 months when TTC with our first child. Every month is just as disappointing and you have a right to feel that way.
    Change like you are making is H-A-R-D! I don’t think I could do it – you are definitely a brave woman!
    Sending love and hugs your way :)
    Angela

  • https://twitter.com/Chasing_Joy Chasing Joy

    Hi, I don’t have any real advice since I’ve never been where you are. I do think that taking a few minutes each day to get some of your thoughts out might be a good thing. Maybe that can be some of the personal time that you need. Also remember this too will pass.

    • BewilderedBug

      Thanks chick, I appreciate your effort to help! I know your heart is huge and I love that I am nestled in a small part of it! Love you!
      Sent from my iPad

  • Sherry Fraser

    Be gentle with yourself. Change is difficult for most of us and losing a child is devastating. My only advice to you is so old. One step at a time. Break things down into the smallest possible steps and just chip away at it. Try to write a bit as I think it will help you and others. You are not alone though you may feel so lonely. I do think you are strong. You are fighting the negative feelings and sharing how you feel. We are behind you all the way and if I could I would hug you now. Wanting to get pregnant can often be self defeating. Try to just enjoy your moments with your husband now he is back and the baby will come. Take care of yourself.

    • BewilderedBug

      Thanks Sherry – very good advice and I really have to take things day by day. Let me correct something though – I haven’t lost a child – it is just a thought that keeps popping into my head as we have been failing to conceive. My mind naturally goes to the negative – something I am trying to change. Thank you for your kind words and for your support <3

      • Sherry Fraser

        oh sorry, I thought I read that you had miscarried.

        • BewilderedBug

          I am going to read this over because a few people have wnt me messages. A lot of my friends have miscarried and I know it can be debilitating. I did not mean to make fun of it, I was just saying I was so positive I was pregnant that during my menses I kept thinking ‘maybe….’. I am sure I did not go through anything Even close to what people who have miscarried have been through. I just try to get my thoughts out of my head in these types of posts because it makes me feel better to get it out and to have people respond to me in such a caring manner. A bit selfish I know, but I have to have a release method right? This just happens to be mine :)

  • Trish

    Serena… I am sending love your way (and soon an email re getting together in person… yippeee!)

    Personally, I think you’re on the right track when you ask for patience and time. You are dealing with A LOT of change at once and it is going to take both to process it all. I know when I am dealing with a lot of change, I slide back into what feels like a relapse (what I want to call a relapse) but in my experience, is not. It is a chance to continue to practice self-love, compassion, patience, self-care, gratitude and CBT! It will pass (change is pretty predictable that way… it’s always changing) and you will be even stronger because of it–I feel you are strong chick to begin with!

    You have lots of love and support around you (I’m here for you) so call for help if you need it.

    Love,
    Trish

    • BewilderedBug

      Thanks Trish – recently I have had a lot of people tell me I am strong – I wish I could see it! I think somewhere deep down I do believe it though. Thanks for your support – I wish I met you last year!! *lol* Never mind…I am keeping an eye out for your email!

  • http://www.facebook.com/shayna.jaymiemurray Shayna Jaymie Murray

    Writing (blogging) can be pretty therapeutic don’t you think? Besides just getting it out of your head (even a little) and onto “paper”, there are always people out there that can relate to what you are going through – even if it’s just bits and pieces. Connecting with others is so important ,especially when you have a lot on your plate. I’m glad you shared and I hope that you know that you were heard and you did connect :) You will get through all of this. Hugs…

    • BewilderedBug

      Hey Shayna, this was one of the reasons I originally started blogging in the first place – I just needed to get thoughts out of my head so I could cope better. Most of my friends who I can tell these things to are in various countries around the world – and sometimes you just want to scream something to the world with no particular audience. This was an example of that. The camaraderie and comfort I have gotten from blogging has proved itself yet again with the response to this blog. Thank you for being a part of it and for your support.

  • pam

    Well, I am very sad I am not going to have the chance to meet you IRL, at least not right now. I now how it feels to long for a baby and it just doesn’t seem like it is ever going to happen. I tried for 4 years with nothing and then all of a sudden it happened. Good luck with the move, I will be thinking of you and looking forward to hearing you are safe and sound in your new home. I really hope you love it!

    • BewilderedBug

      Who says never?! I make it a point to meet my blogging friends whenever I have the chance to!!! You guys are all so amazing! I know I sound like a whiny baby – I’ve only tried for a month and I know people who tried for eight years plus before they got pregnant! Just writing this sort of grounded me though – at least I got it out of my head onto paper (the Internet?) an can deal with it better. Especially when I see so many of you supporting me behind the scenes. Thank you and we will meet at some point!!

  • https://twitter.com/WhispersInspire Nancy Polanco

    Awww, Serena. You know I am a text away and I hope things get better. I don’t think that you lost your baby m’dere. It takes months to get pregnant. With our second it took almost 3. Don’t beat yourself up, sending you tons of hugs babe. Gosh, it would be great to have another baby, it’s truly a blessing. Don’t give up and get it ON. Boom chicka wah wah. :P Hehe, just teasing! Love ya!

    • BewilderedBug

      I know it doesn’t always happen on the first try – I just have to keep remembering this myself…as for your ‘boom chicka wah wah’. – I am texting you!!

  • https://twitter.com/DearDIDI_KSC K. Saran Caldwell

    Okay breathe… and again, deep breath… one more time! You are going through some of the most stressful things a person goes through… moving, living with your partner & being unemployed. Whichever way you choose to deal with it… is the right thing for you, right now! Give yourself permission to not have all the answers and feeling overwhelmed while not feeling like anything gets done! And don’t add on getting pregnant now… it is all consuming at the best of times, let alone what is going on with you. We have been trying for another for a while and like you, each month is full of disappointment and second-guessing. And I’m sure that you already know because you’ve probably done your own research… no, going on the rides did not cause you to mis-carry! Every month you aren’t pregnant you will go over everything you did during the crucial time when you conceive… it’s because you are human and you want to be pregnant. Reality is that you only have so much control over this… you can eat right, take your vitamins and try whatever you can to get that bun in the oven, but ultimately, it is up to fate… and stress is the number one deterent. All I can say is that enjoy the journey, get re-acquainted with your hubby, find your favourite place in your new town… surround yourself with positivity & light… the rest will follow! Lots of love! tc, k

    • BewilderedBug

      Aw K that made me tear up – you are so right! I really have to try to change the way I am approaching this entire situation and remember to take one day at a time. Thank you so much for your support and love. I am so glad we have connected!

  • https://twitter.com/yeewittlethings Brandi Yee

    You certainly have your hands full and I think and I think anyone would be feeling overwhelmed and stressed in a similar situation. You just have to take things day by day (easier said than done I know!) and know that we can only handle so much at a time :) Just take the time to focus on what’s important and know that no matter what, things will settle in place eventually and everything has a funny way of working out ;) *HUGS*

    • BewilderedBug

      Thank you Brandi – I have to keep remembering this and make a point of finding time for myself. I did do it today after writing this for a little bit and I am going to try to keep it up. Thank you for your ongoing support and love.