AW: Advice for Shooting Oneself

BunnyBerry · November 2014

So I was all pepped up to just do this thing and not have to tell everyone about it. But by the time I was blubbering, crying, and laughing at once...I figured I needed to share info/advice for anyone else who finds herself in a similar situation.

Chapter 1: The Positive and Negative Effects of Lake Effect Snow on Infertility.

Pro: Great excuse for coming in for CD3 ultrasound appointment 30 minutes late even though I just slept through the alarm - scariest wake up moment ever!

Con: Planning and driving a route to get meds last-minute through the driving bans.

Chapter 2: You Know You're an IF-er When.

Bumping all evening but you forget to take your first Bravelle shot until 10pm.

Great, now 10 days of staying up way past my bedtime.

Chapter 3: Yes, It Hurts.

WT... how much can one stupid vial burn? Oh, the tears! The shouts! The battle with willpower to push that syringe pusher (sorry not a nurse here) all the way in! And then the sinking realization that 3 cycles of this means doing this 30+ more times before Valentine's Day. Then nausea, dizziness, and a near-fainting spell...can't wait for the next one.

Chapter 4: Milk It For All It's Worth.

Stumbling onto the bed for a cryfest, bloody cotton ball held pitiably, cold exposed belly smarting and red...DH didn't stand a chance.

Our conversations:

DH: Shoot me [he's not a native English speaker, that means 'give me a shot too'], it will make you feel better!

Me: The shot doesn't really hurt, it's the burning medicine.

DH: You said insurance pays for it, right? Go ahead, I will be fine!

Pause....

DH: Wait, what will it do to me?

Me: I can't believe I have to do this, like 30 more times before IVF!

DH: I will buy you 30 roses.

Me: You think my suffering tonight is worth one rose?

Pause...

DH: Well, you are saving medicine for later!

Me: So you're saying your wife should be tortured with burning needles to save money for the family?

DH: Try your butt!

Me: What?

DH: Shoot your butt tomorrow! It will not hurt.

Me: Then why did you whine and complain about your hCG butt shots?

DH: It's not manly.

Me: [changing into PJs] Oh, look at this, poor me! Big red shot in my tummy and a bandaid from the bloodwork.

DH: Hm. Nice body, though. That's kind of sexy. [?!?]

MustangChic · November 2014

Sorry about the burning! However, you just made me crack up! I needed that after my day today. Thank you for sharing! Better luck tomorrow!

DSculley1824 · November 2014

Can this continue on past chapter 4? It was a good bedtime read. Ok, ok, in all seriousness now. I'm so sorry! I totally feel for you. Nothing about injecting yourself is fun...especially if it bleeds and it's cold out. And ugh lake effect snow can go away. It's only November! Snuggle up in bed, get all warm and cozy and try to have a good nights sleep

Edited: Hit enter before I was done!

BunnyBerry · November 2014

@rainbowbridge14 I only take 1 vial for the first 3 days, but that's where a lot of the blubbering came from - knowing it will probably get much worse even.

Filling the ice tray now, thank you so much!!

TTCBabyJ · November 2014

Oh bunny I'm so sorry but that really was a great story. I really thinking icing the site will help...it did make the Menopur injections more bearable. YH is so cute to offer to take the injection with you.

mshandlebar · November 2014

This story was the best thing to wake up to. Thank you for sharing! YH is absolutely adorable

On another note, I wish it really was just a story, and I am sorry that the shot burned. I really really hope that you don't have to do 30 more of these!!

dancerspose · November 2014

I'm so sorry for the burning with the shot! But thanks for the story. YH sounds too cute! I love how flustered they get when they're trying to make us feel better but just don't quite know what to say, and we're in a mood so we very nicely turn everything back on them...marriage and IF are fun

Hope you're feeling better and the shots get better (sorry if that's a stupid thing to say, I know nothing about them...)

GoBucksOH · November 2014

This cracked me up. I really am sorry that you had a crappy night.... but at least you can laugh about it today..... RIGHT??? ;-)

megrae12 · November 2014

I am so sorry it hurt, but gosh, I loved everything about your convo with YH. I was laughing so hard that DH asked what I was laughing at. When I explained, he looked at me and asked if I was going to do that when we started up our next protocol. I just looked at him all innocent O:-) and said no.

I hope next time is not to bad and if it is, I vote for chapter 4!

emmuffy · November 2014

This put a smile on my face, thanks for sharing @bunnyberry. YH sounds sweet.

BandM14 · November 2014

Haha aww Bunny, I'm so sorry for the pain!!! That was a great story though and YH sounds awesome. I love that you were able to find humor in a negative experience, that's so important in life. I hope the shots get easier somehow!