First Stims Injection
So, first mixing meds experience tonight. It was… an experience. I of course was a little nervous and wasn’t sure exactly what I was doing. I got my “recipe page” and set it up in front of me – it’s the printoff of exact mixing instructions from the IVF unit – and followed it to the word. Okay, not quite to the word, but I went very slowly and carefully. 1 ml of diluent into 1 vial of menopur (using the big syringe); 5 units of lupron into that vial (using a small syringe); then 150 IU follistim into it as well (using the follistim pen). Then pull everything into the big syringe, twist off the big huge needle, twist on the tiny needle, inject it all. Or rather, I did everything up to that point, then called Den in to do the honors of the injection.
The last 4 nights injections of lupron haven’t gone as well as the first couple did – for some reason Den lost his “touch” and it hurt going in each time. I think it might have been because of the humidity in the air, so it wasn’t sliding through my skin as easily? Or maybe Den’s hand wasn’t as steady. Either way. Today it went in fine, which was a relief! But then as he pushed more and more liquid into me it started stinging! Yikes! that was a lot of fluid. A lot more than a small Lupron dose. I did have a big drop of blood form afterwards.
So this is what I get to look forward to the next week. In addition to frequent blood draws and vaginal ultrasounds. Whee fun! Making a baby was so much simpler when it involved just a penis.
I’m sorry the injects haven’t been as comfortable lately. Would it help if you showered or something beforehand to soften the skin? I’m not sure if you can but I was just brainstorming :)
I remember the days when we used to “pull out”. Geez, that pisses me off now! LOL
Sorry the injections haven’t been going as well. Hang in there girl.
I agree — mixing is tough. Some always spill. There is a lot in there to inject. It’s hard to suck all of the medicine out and you’re afraid you’re not getting it all. I’ve been there. A couple of times I chose to just poke myself twice because it just seemed easier.
I’ve been following your diary closely since I found it and have been thinking of you guys every day. I so hope that things work out. I’ve been reading up a lot on the different procedures in the meantime … I am keeping my fingers crossed you will have to go through this once, and once alone.
You know, you going through this has made my outlook on having children change somewhat. It always seemed such a natural thing – realizing that it is so hard for some couples has made me look twice at every mom I see walking by with a baby.
I guess it’s made me realize what a wonder it all is.
*big big hug*
Rachel – Yeah, I’ve found myself wondering if that wouldn’t be easier on me, but it probably wouldn’t, lol.
Lyanna – Awww, thanks. *hugs* I never really thought much about having kids either… I mean I know I would have some someday, but I didn’t think much about it. And yeah, going through all this really makes you re-think it all.