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Blood Work PSA for IVF Folks
StacyLH24
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I know there are several of us starting fresh IVF cycles in the coming weeks/months. I wanted to share this helpful tip in case no one else tells you.
Immediately after your blood is drawn, hold pressure on the site for 5 minutes. It will keep your arm from bruising and will also keep your vein from swelling. If you can, alternate draw sites. That will help to keep your veins from getting scarred. I did the holding thing through my first fresh cycle and through my inject IUI cycles. It works like a charm!
Immediately after your blood is drawn, hold pressure on the site for 5 minutes. It will keep your arm from bruising and will also keep your vein from swelling. If you can, alternate draw sites. That will help to keep your veins from getting scarred. I did the holding thing through my first fresh cycle and through my inject IUI cycles. It works like a charm!
Me: 30 DW (aka C): 29
Together since 2/15/11 ~ Legally married in NY on 9/29/12
***CP mentioned***
We've been working on baby #1 since July 2013 using Open ID donor sperm. 8 IUI attempts with 5 actual IUIs and one chemical pregnancy. We have one fresh IVF cycle under our belts as well as a FET. I have endometriosis and a uterine septum that was corrected via surgery in November 2013.
11/14/14 - Second HSG shows that tubes are still clear and ute is looking good.
12/6/14 - Started BCPs in prep for IVF #2
12/22/14 - Saline u/s and endometrial scratch (All was clear and OUCH!)
1/2/15 - Began stimming for IVF #2
****All Welcome!****
We are Mommas to four fur babies - 3 dogs and 1 cat.
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