Have to give myself the trigger!
Lenox1975
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So I went in this morning - CD11 - had 3 lead follicles - size 19, 18 and 17. They didn't trigger me and said they would wait until the blood work results came back. If I was surging on my own, they would just do the IUI tomorrow. If not, I would come back Friday am for a trigger shot for Saturday IUI.
Just got call from my RE's nurse. She (and my Dr.) were annoyed that they didn't give me the trigger this morning. They don't want more follicles which could happen if we wait to administer the trigger. Now that we've missed the morning, she said that I have to get the trigger tonight between 10 and 11pm. I offered to come in now, but it doesn't work with the timing - it would be too late for a tomorrow IUI and too early for Saturday. Which means I have to do it myself 
I'm a little panicked that this is going awry. Does this make sense to those who are well versed? Plus, I'm totally freaked out about the trigger shot!
Re: Have to give myself the trigger!
So you are triggering between 10/11pm tonight for an IUI early saturday? Is that what I am reading?
Sounds about right, I read some ladies were given 36 hours before and others 24 hours before...
YOu will be fine, I haven't given myslef the trigger the nurse always has, but it totally doesn't hurt and I hate needles I am a big baby
My Ovulation Chart
Me: 41 DH: 46. We are TTC our 1st, started July '11,
3 cycles clomid with Ob,
1 cycle Tamoxifen with Ob,
Diagnosed PCOS 11/5/12
clomid, trigger & timed bd 12/12 BFN
1st clomid IUI 1/4/13 BFN.
2nd clomid IUI 2/13 cancelled didn't respond to clomid.
3/15/13 scheduled laparoscopy & on bcp.
May 10 IUI from injectibles - BFN
May 22 done with interventions it will either happen or it won't.
February 2014 No longer actively trying, but not preventing.
SURPISE BFP 4/2/2015!!!!!!!!!!
Miscarriage 4/23/15
I'm gearing up to give myself a trigger shot (Ovidrel) this weekend. My shot came with a DVD explaining how to administer it and where; it doesn't seem too bad, but those may be famous last words.
Let us know how it is. I would love to know where (on your body) you decide to administer it; i'm thinking my thigh may be easier than my belly?
Best of luck!
AMA & SAIF. TTC #1 since Oct. 2010. DX: Unexplained. BFP on break after 32 months trying and 2 med cycles. Baby girl born at 40w0d!
jbelle
My shot is Ovidrel and she said either my stomach or thigh. We walked through it on the phone and I'm thinking thigh is easier. I have a hard time thinking about sticking something in my stomach! I have had two trigger shots before - they were HCG and were given in my butt by a nurse. My first one on my own.
I asked her about the timing - the last two trigger shots were between 7-9am with the IUI the following morning - so about 24 hours. Heather, as you said - this would be about 36 hours as trigger is 10-11pm tonight and the IUI is 11am on Saturday morning. She said that was totally fine and that's the protocol they do for IVF so I'm fine.
Jbelle I'll let you know how I do! My husband said he'd help but that may stress me out more
This exactly! Also let the shot get to room temp and let the alcohol dry on the injection site before you do the shot.... it shouldn't sting.
you can do it!
Me:36 DH:38 TTC#1 since 4/2012
Me DX: Hashimotos,Hypothyroid, DOR, MTHFR, DH: normal
IUI #1-#4 BFNs and a few cancelled cycles in the mix.
- poor responder
***Suprise BFP on 6/13/13. Natural MC @6wks 3days
IVF#1 and 2- Cancelled due to no response on max stimms
FET 5/20- BFP
1st Beta- 641
2nd beta- 2166
Sono- TWINS!!!!
Two Boys! Born January 2015 @36 weeks. Healthy and no NICU! So blessed!
Ovidrel has a nice skinny needle. You need to pinch some fat from your tummy (not too hard) and make sure you push the needle all the way in to the syringe part. I was making the mistake of not going deep enough and wasted some Ovidrel last time. Also, if there is an air bubble, don't try to get rid of it - you are more likely to spray it all over the place. Since your shot is sub-Q, the air bubble won't hit your bloodstream and won't be a problem. Let the needle stay in place for a moment to make sure none of the medicine comes back out with it.
It's very easy. You should have no issues. I understand that it seems very daunting, but once you do it, you'll wonder why you were worried. Good luck!!
The ladies make it sound as if it will be ok. I can so understand your worry, as I am a huge chicken when it comes to needles/shots and having to give myself one? What? Lol.....
We are all rooting for you and know that you will do great! I might faint when I have to do mine, but you won't....:)
Thanks for posting this subject, it has bought me some peace. and thanks....HollyweenOR, you, being a nurse made me a bit more couragous and comfortable to think that I can do this, too!
Everyone gave great advice! You can do it Lenox! Will be cheering on the sidelines with my pom poms....lol.
ME:46 MH:44 DE IVF 2014
Met with RE 4/11. 2 IUI's BFN. DE best option. Switched clinics to do "shared" program. Had to retake all tests and a mamm that put me behind and then on a DE waiting list for 12 months. Picked a donor!! (10/13/13) Got matched. Estimated transfer in December. After 2.5 years of patiently waiting I will finally cycle....can hardly believe it. DE cycle got cancelled. One of her tests came back positive. Waiting for another donor. Donor picked!! (1/18/14)
DE IVF #1 (4/26) BFN DE FET #1 (6/4) BFP! Beta 1=339 Beta 2=852 Beta 3=9957 EDD 2/22/15!!
How cute
, wasn't too bad right?
My Ovulation Chart
Me: 41 DH: 46. We are TTC our 1st, started July '11,
3 cycles clomid with Ob,
1 cycle Tamoxifen with Ob,
Diagnosed PCOS 11/5/12
clomid, trigger & timed bd 12/12 BFN
1st clomid IUI 1/4/13 BFN.
2nd clomid IUI 2/13 cancelled didn't respond to clomid.
3/15/13 scheduled laparoscopy & on bcp.
May 10 IUI from injectibles - BFN
May 22 done with interventions it will either happen or it won't.
February 2014 No longer actively trying, but not preventing.
SURPISE BFP 4/2/2015!!!!!!!!!!
Miscarriage 4/23/15
ME:46 MH:44 DE IVF 2014
Met with RE 4/11. 2 IUI's BFN. DE best option. Switched clinics to do "shared" program. Had to retake all tests and a mamm that put me behind and then on a DE waiting list for 12 months. Picked a donor!! (10/13/13) Got matched. Estimated transfer in December. After 2.5 years of patiently waiting I will finally cycle....can hardly believe it. DE cycle got cancelled. One of her tests came back positive. Waiting for another donor. Donor picked!! (1/18/14)
DE IVF #1 (4/26) BFN DE FET #1 (6/4) BFP! Beta 1=339 Beta 2=852 Beta 3=9957 EDD 2/22/15!!
Good job!