Did my first injection last night!
#207419 - 08/22/05 09:34 AM
|
|
|
|
michele
Reged: 06/02/03
Posts: 6886
Loc: southeastern michigan
|
|
|
Well, I was pretty nervous and WIll wasn't home so I was all alone! I gathered up all the supplies I needed and propped myself up in bed. I mixed up all the solution and changed the needle and jabbed it into my tubby!! The needle itself really didn't hurt much but the medication BURNED! When I was done, I just had a lump. A few hours later it started turning red and it was still burning. I woke up this morning to a HUGE RED welt, about 3inches by 3 inches!
It itches and it burns! I knew it would leave a welt but this is crazy! I called the RE and stopped in to show her and she thinks I'm overly sensative to something in the medication. So, she wrote me another script for Gonal-F, its very similar but hopefully I won't be as sensative to it!
I had to go to THREE pharamcies to find someone who had it in stock! I'm SO lucky to have good insurance! This medication is also over $2,000 and I just had a $20. copay! I have 18 vials of the repronex left and will donate it to the clinic so they can give it to someone who doesn't have insurance!
So, when I get hone tonight, I'll need to do another injection. She said I can do it on the other side of my tummy to avoid the red welt! Lets hope I don't react as badly to this one! 
I'll continue to give myself shots in the tummy and go in Friday morning for an ultrasound to check follicle production. At that point, we will increase or decrease the medication depending on how my follicles look. I'll also have some blood work done to check estrogen levels and they are doing a fasting insulin test as well. She is concerned that I may have some sugar issues because of all the weight gain lately.
She asked if I wanted to do the iui this month and I haven't decided that yet. I just don't know. I mean, I KNOW i CAN get pregnant so I'm not sure it will increase my chances much but than again, I don't want to drag this out any longer the needed! I guess I still have a week or so to decide!
--------------------
Taking it one day at a time.....
Print
Remind Me
Notify Moderator
|
|
|
Good luck this month. 
--------------------
Carol
nós somos o que nós somos e o descanso é merda
Print
Remind Me
Notify Moderator
|
|
|
--------------------
Have a blessed day!...Rachel
stable and sooooooo thankful!
I have IBS but it doesn't have me!
Print
Remind Me
Notify Moderator
|
|
|
wow michele you are one tough cookie!
I dunno how I'd do giving myself shots.. but I guess when the outcome is worth it, it makes it much easier to do!
good luck with everything
--------------------
Print
Remind Me
Notify Moderator
|
|
|
Thanks Girls!! I found a really cool site that shows the cycle day by day with the medications I'm now on! If your interested, here it is http://www.fertilitylifelines.com/advancedtreatments/ovulationinduction/cycle.jsp.
I did repronex last night which is similiar to gonal-f but since I'm senstaive to it, I'll be doing the gonal-F tonight. In the past cycles, I've taken an oral medication, either clomid or femara instead of the stronger, injectable medication. I've been doing the ovridel, or hcg injection to trigger ovulation and I use progesterone vaginal suppositories instead of the crinone but they are pretty much the same thing, just one is in suppository form and one is a gel, both terrible messy!
Anyway, I know there are several others thinking about starting to "try" soon and thought you might find the link interesting!
--------------------
Taking it one day at a time.....
Print
Remind Me
Notify Moderator
|
|
|
Print
Remind Me
Notify Moderator
|
|
|
Good luck, Michele! I hope you don't get welts from the new stuff, and I hope this is your month!
--------------------
Christine
Those who can do; those who want it done better teach.
Print
Remind Me
Notify Moderator
|
|
|
I've been thinking about you a lot latley. I hope things work out this month for you. I've been praying for you too.
You are an amazing woman. Take care!!! BIG HUGS!
--------------------
Print
Remind Me
Notify Moderator
|
Well,
#207510 - 08/22/05 01:13 PM
|
|
|
|
epa_ginger
Reged: 02/23/05
Posts: 1158
Loc: Chicago, IL
|
|
|
you certainly win an award for perserverance michele!! I can't even imagine giving myself a shot. I mean, I can take them fine, but I don't know if I'd work up the guts to do it to myself. I guess when you want something badly though, you find it in you somehow.
Good luck with all this mess, I'm thinking of you!
--------------------
 
Print
Remind Me
Notify Moderator
|
|
|
I was very nervous about giving the shot to myself but it really wasn't too bad, once I worked up the nerve to jab the needle in!  The needle really doesn't hurt, its pretty small. The new medication I picked up today looks a bit easier to use. The "saline" is already in the syringe so I just shot that into the vial, draw up the solution, shot it into another vial, draw up the solution again, change needles and inject! Its all in a neat little kit. I'm SO hoping it doesn't react as much!
I'm embarrassed to say but I had to take my panties off earlier because they were rubbing on it SO bad!!   Aw well, I don't think anyone can tell and I'm out of work soon! Here's to hoping I can post that it worked in a few weeks!
--------------------
Taking it one day at a time.....
Print
Remind Me
Notify Moderator
|
Hee hee
#207542 - 08/22/05 04:20 PM
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tell Will you're going commando. It will probably pique his interest in a big way! 
--------------------
Christine
Those who can do; those who want it done better teach.
Print
Remind Me
Notify Moderator
|
|
|
Print
Remind Me
Notify Moderator
|
Michele
#207623 - 08/22/05 08:00 PM
|
|
|
|
|
BL
Reged: 06/01/03
Posts: 3522
|
|
|
Sorry you have a reaction to that injection. (I can't believe you can give yourself that shot in your tummy!) I hope the next one will be much easier! Thinking of you, BL
Print
Remind Me
Notify Moderator
|
|
|
Wow that is a brave thing to do! I don't mind shots so much, but I just don't think I could intentionally jab myself with a needle - I like being able to place the blame on someone else
I really wish you luck! No one that deserves a baby so much should have to go through all this. I so admire your determination. You WILL do it!
Print
Remind Me
Notify Moderator
|
|
|
Wow Michelle. You are one of the bravest people I know. I could never ever do that. I will keep my fingers crossed- you deserve a baby more than anybody.
Print
Remind Me
Notify Moderator
|
|
|
Hey Michele,
Ouch! Sorry you had a bad reaction to the injection, I hope that your new medication works better for you 
Kelly
Print
Remind Me
Notify Moderator
|
|
|
ick! about the shot, but GOOD LUCK!
--------------------
~jules
Print
Remind Me
Notify Moderator
|
|
|
I was even more nervous about doing the second shot because of the terrible reaction I had to the first!! I sat there for a couple of minutes with the needle posed over my tummy working up the nerve! When I finally did it, it wasn't too bad. It burned a little but nothing to serious!! I woke up this morning and you can see the needle mark but not realy any swelling or redness!! YAY!!
However, the injection site from Sunday night is awful! Its not gone down any, its still fire engine red and its puffed up even more! I showed the pharmacist this morning and he suggested I try a cortisone cream so I just smeared some of that on and hopefully that will help a little! I managed to find a pair of panties that don't rub on it too bad so hopefully I'll be able to keep them on all day today! 
So, I'll continue to do the gonal-F injections in my tummy until at least Friday when I go in for blood work and an ultrasound. Then we will go from there depending on how my follicles are developing, I may have to continue the shots for a few more days after that! Good thing I have a big tummy or I'd run out of places to poke myself!
Thanks so much for everyones continue support!! I can't wait for the day when I can post pictures of my big, pregnant belly!! I'm not sure I could have made it through the last year or so without all the support of you guys!
--------------------
Taking it one day at a time.....
Print
Remind Me
Notify Moderator
|
|
|
--------------------
Christine
Those who can do; those who want it done better teach.
Print
Remind Me
Notify Moderator
|
|
|
I started to say "I'm glad it was easier," then I realized this 2nd one was harder for you to do! I know you were scared to give it to yourself after the reaction you had last time. I don't know how you do it! I don't think I could give myself a shot. I'm too squeamish!
Hopefully, all this work will pay off soon.
Print
Remind Me
Notify Moderator
|
|
|
Michele, you are my HERO! Not many women would go through all of this...but you are DOING IT! You have a dream....a very SPECIAL dream...to be a MOTHER...and you are doing everything in your power to make it happen. You are too special for words!
I pray you are successful...I pray your children know how special/loved they are always ...I pray for your happiness and that you should recognize how truly special you are...you gift from G-d!
I love you!
--------------------
Formerly known as Ruchie
Print
Remind Me
Notify Moderator
|
|
|
I know it's easy for me to say, but I don't think I could do what you're doing to conceive. Maybe I'd feel differently being in your shoes... who knows. You are a very strong woman Michele! When you finally hold your child for the first time, "miracle of life" will only begin to describe your precious gift! I commend you on your bravery, stamina, courage and willingness to do what it takes. You are truly amazing!
--------------------
~ Rachel (IBS-C)
If life hands you lemons, make lemonade!!
Edited by RachelT (08/23/05 03:11 PM)
Print
Remind Me
Notify Moderator
|
|
|
Thanks Rachel! The shots are actually getting harder for me, not easier! They aren't leaving the huge, red welts like the first one did but it seems to be harder for me to actually do it for some reason?! I thought the more I did it the easier it would be. The cortisone cream seems to be helping the first injection area but now the skin is all scaley and kinda crusting where it swelled up. I don't dare do another injection to close to it but my belly is only so big, I'm running out of room!!
I think we probably will do the iui next week also. I want to be sure to do everything possible as I'm not sure how much more of this Will or I can take. I can't imagine my life though without a child so I'm not ready to give up yet.
I go in Friday, lets hope I'm growing lots of big eggs! LOL!
--------------------
Taking it one day at a time.....
Print
Remind Me
Notify Moderator
|
Re: Ruchie
#208120 - 08/24/05 10:17 AM
|
|
|
|
|
michele
Reged: 06/02/03
Posts: 6886
Loc: southeastern michigan
|
|
|
Ruchie, you truely amaze me. Even with all the struggling you are doing in your own life right now, you still always have words of encouragement to give others. You really are a special person! Love you to! Big hugs!
--------------------
Taking it one day at a time.....
Print
Remind Me
Notify Moderator
|
Posts
