Injecting-you or DH?

MrsMAF · September 2010

I simply cannot bring it upon myself to stick that darn needle in my stomach. I tried tonight and completely freaked and had to have DH do it. I'm scared because tomorrow I am going to an overnight bachelorette party...DH obviously won't be there, I may have to ask a friend to do it. I hope they're willing UGH!!!

Anyone totally NOT able to do this themselves???

etoyama · September 2010

I'm sorry

the trick is to do it super fast. You won't even feel it. I am one of those ppl who won't let DH near my needles. I guess I don't trust him - ha!

Yellow_Daisy · September 2010

It is hard to hurt yourself and even though the subq shots don't hurt we all have a mental image that poking yourself with a needle will hurt. I really think you can do it and if you just do it quick into your tummy or thigh it is really easy. FWIW I have been doing all my own subq shots for a few years (for IF and RA), the first couple times are always the hardest.

norfoo · September 2010

I do my own subq but i just havent been able to bring myself to do the IM myself yet. But really you can do it! Just try not to think about what you are doing? i dunno but i bet you can!

June0609 · September 2010

I have DH do mine because the one time I did it I gave myself a big bruise. DH said that I'm just not as gentle as he is.

dolphinsmakemesmile · September 2010

Trust me. I completely understand. I hate needles and have even passed out from having blood drawn Stick out tongue

. I wanted DH to do it. He couldn't bring himself to stick the needle in, he can't even watch when I do it. So, I was forced to do it myself. Honestly, it's the mental part that's tough. Physically, it doesn't hurt. I took it one day at a time. It was a huge deal when I gave myself the first injection. Then I said ok, I have done one, I can do another one. You really do get used it, unfortunately. Good luck, hon.

rjl07 · September 2010

I can't do them myself. DH does it while I whine and cover my face with a blanket. It actually doesn't even hurt, but I still make a huge production out of it every time. I'm such a wuss.

LnR70707 · September 2010

DH did my first trigger shot because I tried to do it fast and ended up pulling it right back out. My trick is to pinch some skin and do it slow and steady. I know it is hard, but once you break over that mental barrier it really isn't so bad.

MrsRumpf · September 2010

I'm going to try and do it one time--ya know, be a big girl. But I kinda like the bonding time DH and I have when he does the shots. I think it's kinda fun . . .I know. . . I know:)

kdussault · September 2010

the first one really is the hardest, but only because you think it will be bad. they really weren't bad. I can't even look when they take blood but was able to do my own subq shots. don't get me wrong... I was shaking and sweating up to and even after doing the first one! but in reality... I actually said "that wasn't so bad" after

good luck and I know you can do! with that said, I dint think I could do the IM shots!

MrsMAF · September 2010

Thanks ladies for the encouragment!!! It is TOTALLY all mental, i know. When DH does it, it doesn't even hurt. Such a wuss I am!! I think I am just going to have to suck it up and do it myself!!

tinkerbelle · September 2010

I had DH do the IM injections but I had to do the subq myself because he was at work. I had to psyche myself up for a while (I can do this, I can do this, I can do this). It really isn't that bad at all (especially after having IM injections every night) but your mind plays tricks on you, doesn't it?

Stuckinthemiddle · September 2010

I started out having my friend, who is a CRNP, do my first trigger shot. I was absolutely terrified.

Since then, it just got easier. The last IVF we did, I ended up doing everything myself, even my POI shots. Poor DH did give it the old college try a few times , but I found I didn't bruise as easily if I did them myself. Good Luck with everything!

I'm wearing your necklace every day, BTW Getting lots of compliments too!

LadyGolfer523 · September 2010

I do mine, because I feel like I'm more in control and if it hurts I can only blame myself. DH does my PIO shots.

SASSY1JA · September 2010

Me! I pretty much almost lost it and cried the fist time I had to do it myself. Of course I also thought the leg would be easier and didn't do it right so I made it hurt so much more than it should have. Since then i've always made DH do it but there have been a couple of times where he just couldn't get home so I had to do it again. It wasn't so bad after the first time. I think I could handle it on my own now but I still make him do it as I feel it brings us closer doing it together and it allows him to be a part of the process.

MeganRealEstate · September 2010

I can't do them myself. I have a huge phoba of needles and didn't even think that I could handle DH giving the injection, but I let him the first time. I like the bonding and feeling of trust when he gives the injection.

I just work out my schedules so that we are together, even if it has to happen at friend's home or restuarant, etc.

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