To get ready for transfer I had my first PIO (progesterone in oil) injection today.
The needle is quite bigger than the one for Lupron and it goes in the backside above your bum near the hip area. The shot itself went in fine - I try not to think about it and just do it. I poked it in fast like I was told and pushed the progesterone in slowly. Midway through I felt very clammy and like I was going to pass out. I didn't pass out, but I sure did need to lay down right after for a bit. Luckily my middle child likes cuddles so we enjoyed some Barbie superhero show for a bit while I "recovered".
That is not me complaining - at all. I would do this shot and feel that same way 3(+) times a day if needed to make everything go as planned. It just came as a surprise!
I was set up to video it and then forgot to press record. Maybe Wednesday I will remember.
I am however proud I gave it to myself! Not that there is any prize or reward in doing so, but I can't always count on my DH to be home at the same time so I wanted to be sure I could so I was able.
(there are two needles shown - the one on the syringe is used to draw the meds, and you switch to the slightly smaller one for injecting)
We are all set to leave at this point. Flights, hotel and transportation are all booked. I head back to my Dr office for one more lab draw tomorrow to check my progesterone levels. I do need to start packing and finish cleaning the last few things around the house I want done before we leave. But otherwise, we are ready. The process seems so slow while you are in it, but for me the last few weeks have flown by since starting medications.
I probably wont write again until after transfer- so if you pray or send good vibes: wish us a safe flight out and arrival to our destination; steady hands for the Dr.'s; good health for everyone involved; for a perfect little embryo that finds itself a home for the next 9ish months; for calm feelings for us, for our IPs and those surrounding us on Friday; and safe travels back home Sunday. Any any other good vibes/prayers you want to send our way!
I have already felt so much love and support from those of you who know what is going on. And I appreciate it more than I could ever say.
Let's do this.
Until next time...
The needle is quite bigger than the one for Lupron and it goes in the backside above your bum near the hip area. The shot itself went in fine - I try not to think about it and just do it. I poked it in fast like I was told and pushed the progesterone in slowly. Midway through I felt very clammy and like I was going to pass out. I didn't pass out, but I sure did need to lay down right after for a bit. Luckily my middle child likes cuddles so we enjoyed some Barbie superhero show for a bit while I "recovered".
That is not me complaining - at all. I would do this shot and feel that same way 3(+) times a day if needed to make everything go as planned. It just came as a surprise!
I was set up to video it and then forgot to press record. Maybe Wednesday I will remember.
I am however proud I gave it to myself! Not that there is any prize or reward in doing so, but I can't always count on my DH to be home at the same time so I wanted to be sure I could so I was able.
We are all set to leave at this point. Flights, hotel and transportation are all booked. I head back to my Dr office for one more lab draw tomorrow to check my progesterone levels. I do need to start packing and finish cleaning the last few things around the house I want done before we leave. But otherwise, we are ready. The process seems so slow while you are in it, but for me the last few weeks have flown by since starting medications.
I probably wont write again until after transfer- so if you pray or send good vibes: wish us a safe flight out and arrival to our destination; steady hands for the Dr.'s; good health for everyone involved; for a perfect little embryo that finds itself a home for the next 9ish months; for calm feelings for us, for our IPs and those surrounding us on Friday; and safe travels back home Sunday. Any any other good vibes/prayers you want to send our way!
I have already felt so much love and support from those of you who know what is going on. And I appreciate it more than I could ever say.
Let's do this.
Until next time...
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