Having a month off ttc to de-stress

Paris
Me n hubby have just had a chat and decided we are having a month off ttc.. I get so upset each month when AF arrives.. 
My hubby is having a heart opp on the 30th October and I'm due AF the same day. So we just decided that I've ovulated already this month so now we having some time off at least until after my November af! I need to chill out and stop stressing over everything and thinking I'm pregnant every month! It's just devastating,, to make things worse for me my friend has had her 2nd baby today.. I'm so happy for her and he's just perfect. But I couldn't help but cry and wish it was me aswell! 
Has anyone else had time off ttc.. Did it help you? Xx