It appears I have been lax in my posting and reading. I have been really tired the past few days and have beeen trying to get to bed earlier. I started my nightly shots this past Sat. These are the follicle stimulating hormones (FSH). Which basicaly are putting my ovaries into overdrive. They take forever because I have to mix several vials together using a large needle. Then I switch to a smaller neeedle for the injection. When the meds enter my skin they burn like crazy. So I try to go bed right after and when I wake up it is all better. I still do a smaller dose of the morning shot but that doesn't hurt at all now. I am combatting the headaches with constant water and it helps as long as I remember to eat too.
I go back to Dartmouth this week to check how the shots are working. I should have a better idea then of when we will have the retreival. I am not a big fan of these shots but it will all be worth it. When I get that positive pregnancy test, they will be a blur. But I will always remember what I went through for this. I will always remember what other couples went through too. I am so thankful for the medical technology that has made this possible. What a world we live in.
Alisa. 36. New Hampshire. Married for two years to this wonderful, funny, smart guy. Previously married. Went through in-vitro fertilization to have my four and a half year old magical son Keegan. Stepmother to the charming Isabelle (5). Just had our first child together, a boy, Harper(born June 10). Policy Wonk and dreaded bureaucrat. Lover of fine cuisine, honeybees, truly romantic moments and the underdog.
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Ingredients
2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
3 1/2 pounds lean, boned chuck roast, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 cups chopped green bell pepper
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Yes, it is amazing what can be done for couples like you guys. I know you are going through alot and I just want you to know I'm thinking about you.
((((hugs)))))
I know it's all going to be worth it in the end *hugs* I'm sending you lots of good thoughts!!
you are so brave. hang in there, and wait for it all to become a blur. i hope that time is soon.
Yes, you're a very brave and strong gal! ((sending you good vibes))
So, I wanted to say, you know, best wishes and good luck and all that mushy stuff but all I can really think right now is.....OOOoowwww!!
(seriously though, I am wishing you the best! We're all behind you!)
I wish I could take the pain away for you. You are a strong woman, and I'm proud of you!
Ms. Alisa, what is the burning you describe? Example, I'm used to needles in my vein for IVs and blood tests now. Don't hurt or burn or anything. But I got a tetnus shot yesterday, and that thing burned! Is it that kind of burn? Localized? And have you always been comfortable with needling yourself, or did you have to learn? Where are you injecting yourself? Just curious. -- Me
Congratulations on Keegan !!
I know exactly what you went through because I went through it for 14 years.
Those intermuscular needles are awful !!!