RE Followup - Scared of trigger shot - Long

TheHensonWedding · August 2011

I had my CD 3 blood work/ultrasound today and everything looks good to go to start Clomid this week. We will come back in next Wednesday to make sure everything looks good, do our Ovidrel trigger that night and have our first IUI for Friday morning.

I'm nervous about the trigger. The doctor reassured me I could do it myself. Get this, she told me that she hates needles and she was able to do it to herself when she was going through IF. Hmm. That sounds strange to me. A doctor who doesn't like needles? Call me crazy, but I think a doctor... any doctor... probably has a higher tolerance to needles than most people, right? So that didn't really make me feel better.

For those veterans who have gone through this already, can you give me some idea of what to expect with the trigger shot? Any tips or advice? Do you have your husband do it? Does it hurt more than... say...a flu shot?

Thanks in advance! I hope everyone's having a good week!

Blueyed228 · August 2011

I triggered with Ovidrel. It was fairly painless. If you are taking injections now, the trigger is not much different. It just looks like a "bigger" needle, but it doesnt hurt much more than the Gonal-F shots. I triggered twice and did it myself. It was over in less than 30 seconds. You will be fine

Just take a few deep breaths and do it!

bumpuser794640 · August 2011

I wouldn't discount the fact that your Dr. is well, a dr., when discussing her dislike for needles - I'm sure it's totally different sticking someone else and sticking yourself, KWIM? I don't have any advice for you, since I haven't done any treatments, but from what I've read here, the trigger is really no big deal. GL with everything!

Liz629 · August 2011

My DH does my trigger shots. I don't know if I could give it to myself. It doesn't hurt though. It is just usually a little sore for a day or so.

MalteseMum · August 2011

You'll do great...I have a huge fear of needles and I just completed my first cycle of Follistim + Ovidrel.

I do them myself and the trick is to pinch up a wad of skin and do a quick, dart-like motion. Don't be tentative with it or it will hurt more - I made that mistake once.

Good luck!

kelnyc · August 2011

I am PETRIFIED of needles and was about to do my triggers myself. It is so tiny and hurts way less than a flu shot. I actually ice the area a little first, then alcohol swab it, then to do the injection. Easy peasy. I promise!

Jill070707 · August 2011

I think it hurt less than a flu shot. I think it's feasible a doctor not like needles - especially when they're getting the shot themselves! I think I did some of them myself, some of them my husband did. The needle is really thin so I don't think it was a big problem!

Good luck!!

tgreenf · August 2011

I dont have any advice/experience to share but just wanted to say Good Luck!!

mandalinn25 · August 2011

The trigger shot is so very easy and honestly didn't hurt at all. Good luck.

MrsZ816 · August 2011

I'm petrified of needles. I lose sleep over having to get shots. But, I do my Ovidrel myself. It hurts soooo much less than a flu shot. I like doing it myself rather than having MH do it, I feel in control and can mentally prep myself.

Good luck!!

LittleFuller · August 2011

It was nothing at all. Promise! DH gave the shot, I iced the area first, and didn't even feel it go in. The medicine burned a little bit, but it was so not a big deal. A flu shot is WAY worse.

DrRx · August 2011

Ovidrel is a sub-q shot and WAY less painful than a flu shot, which is an intramuscular shot. It already comes prefilled and it is really easy. It always takes me a moment to give myself a shot--kind of like ripping off a band-aid--but the trick is to do it quick and you won't even really notice the needle going in.

Good luck!

jessican08 · August 2011

It's definitely a case of mind over matter...the most difficult part is psyching yourself up to do the first one. After that...piece of cake!

I did all my own injections, and it hurt MUCH less than the flu shot because the flu shot is IM and these are sub-q. And this is coming from someone who used to cry (really) when the doctor had to give her a needle or draw blood.

Do all your prep work and sterilization, just pinch an inch on your tummy about an inch away from your belly button, stick the needle in, let go of the pinch (or you'll bruise more), push the plunger all the way down and then leave the needle in for 5 seconds before removing it and you're all done!

GL!

kellyrn9956 · August 2011

I am a nurse. I draw blood and give injections regularly.

I sweat and have passed out during blood draws and injections on myself. Sorry...we might be able to see blood, but doesn't mean we like the sticks any better!

But I gave myself my Ovidrel with no problems.

doggie mama · August 2011

I actually had to leave my fantasy football draft the other night to go into the other room to trigger. It doesn't hurt as much as getting blood drawn, which for me is always troublesome.

TheHensonWedding · August 2011

Thanks for all the great advice & support! This gives me more confidence that I will be able to do it without freaking out.

kz's_girlygirl · August 2011

I'm a little late replying, but wanted to say GL! The shot will be much better than you are imagining. I was pretty nervous about using injects this cycle, but they are so much easier than expected.

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