Monday, August 17, 2009

Let the Stemming Begin

So yesterday was my first day of stemming. My Lupron dose was cut in half to 5 units and I began the 1ml mixture of Repronex and Bravelle. Just when I thought I had a handle on the Lupron injections, I have to introduce his two friends into my system. All I can say is that it wasn't fun. I don't know what put me into panic mode but I got an extreme amount of anxiety watching my hubby doing all that mixing. The pulling and injecting back in and then out and swishing and swirling and capping and uncapping. Maybe the anticipation was what got to me but I was really petrified of this new 90 degree angle thing.


Surprisingly the shot itself wasn't as painful as I convinced myself it would be, but the aftermath was. I am definitely going to have to move those injections around. I took the first one in my thigh and this morning it feels like a hundred little punches in my leg and it hurts to walk. I assume this is normal and I just have to deal.


I am heading to Lake George this afternoon for an overnight with my family and a day at the races in Saratoga. Hopefully my niece and two nephews can keep my mind off the stomach twisting and headaches. I just have to keep pushing through it or I would just collapse. I knew this would be an emotional journey but above all I am exhausted. Here is to hoping I am exhausted for other reasons in the near future.

Here is a shot of the new shots, minus the new needles and q-caps. My sister will be giving me the latest and greatest tonight. I am a pro at doing the Lupron in my stomach. Maybe by the third shot I will take over. I am not making any promises though :)


14 comments:

  1. Poor you, I am sorry that the injection was so sore afterwards, def want to move them around! Hope the rest are not so bad.

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  2. Hmmmm..I tried to comment! I hope it all goes well! The shots tend to get a little easier too. You'll be a pro soon!

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  3. Wishing you good luck with this cycle! Thanks for your wishes!

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  4. Best of Luck, you will be there before you know it!!!

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  5. Good luck, the shots will get easier as you get used to doing them. And for sure move them around!

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  6. Yuck for the shots, they were never very fun for me. Hope you have an awesome night with your family! Good luck for the rest of the cycle!!

    **here from ICLW

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  7. Good luck for the cycle, keeping everything crossed that it works for you!

    ICLW

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  8. The shots do get easier... Or maybe you just get more used to them! Good luck with your cycle =)

    ICLW

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  9. I used to be completely needle phobic and by the end of my first IVF try, I could practically do them with my eyes closed - it will get better/easier. Hang in there. Sounds like you're taking it all in stride which is all we can really do.

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  10. Good luck giving yourself all those shots! I hope they do their job!

    ICLW

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  11. Good luck with your cycle. ((Hugs))

    Happy ICLW

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  12. Wishing you all the very best for the cycle! Go get your BFP!!!

    ICLW

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  13. Good luck!! Hope your mind was able to be diverted and you start feeling better!!! ICLW

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  14. Best of luck with your first IVF. The shots are a bitch I know, but it will all be worth it when you get your BFP. - ICLW

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