Swell,
I agree that this board is full of wonderful, supportive women. You couldn't ask for a better bunch! Join us on the chatty thread.
I was a wreck during my first IUI cycle. It was probably the worst for me emotionally. There's so much to learn about the process and every month there is the hope of pregnancy. I had to learn that pregnancy could take a while. It really helped teach me patience. One of the things I do to help me maintain my sanity is to go to acupuncture. It's very relaxing. I also started meditating using a cd. I think these things kept me calmer during my IVF cycle. Another strategy I have for keeping my mind off TTC is to keep busy. I can't tell you how much this helps. That being said, it is pretty all-consuming sometimes, especially with IVF. Ask as many questions as you like. Stay a while and get to know all these great women.