Since my hubby doesn't get to poke me to get pregnant, I made him poke me with my 1.5 inch needle. baw-hah-hah
Yes, I feel like a complete newbie right now. After a year of IUIs and two IVF cycles, you would think that somewhere along the way, he would have given me a shot of some type of wacky drug. No, no, no, those pesky deployments relieved him of all of past needle duties. By the time he returned home for the last cycle, I certainly didn't need his help. I was much too busy showing him what a pro I was at it.
Tonight, I had to do the upper right buttock area which I can do with a little twist, but quite frankly my whole body hurts. Whatever crappy BC pill they gave me has unleashed a monster wave of pain and headaches along with my dear AF. So, I had to coax him a bit.
He felt all relieved when he didn't have to stick me with the 18 gauge needle, but quickly grimaced when he realized the 22 gauge poker was still an inch and a half long.
"I have to stick the whole thing in?" he asked.
"Yes, dear." Grin.
So my first shot of estrogen is done. Meanwhile on the other side of the country, FairyEggs got her period so we're in sync and completely on schedule without any extra labs to do. Go us!
xoxo
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I have made my husband do every single needle to date. Wimpy, I know. Hope you husband's first poke wasn't too hard on him!
ReplyDeleteMy husband did a lot better than I thought he would...I barely felt them!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you and Fairy Eggs are on track. I know you are so excited!
I'm a total wimp and have my husband do all mine too. He has to poke me with needles to get me pregnant too! ;)
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that everything's on track!
Yes, go YOU! Hurray! It's finally happening! So delighted for you!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Maddy
P.S. Have I thanked you for all your wonderful comments lately - you are the best!!!
Hahahahaahaha! I can't believe your hubby didn't get excited about poking you! Maybe that's the reason you didn't let me hit you with a needle this summer when I was at your house. Hahahaha!
ReplyDeleteThat's fantastic! Synced with Fairy Eggs and a "nurse" DH :) The stars are aligning!
ReplyDeleteYay for in-sync cycles! You are on your way!
ReplyDeleteGlad that hubs gets to be in on the ride this time. I am sure both of you are glad for that, even if the needles are no fun!
Here on IComLeavWe. I've been doing all my own shots as well but I'm leaving my HCG trigger shot for my husband. I wonder if that's wise, considering he didn't go to the injection class with me? Good luck on your cycle!!
ReplyDeleteWell done on starting the new cycle! I'm also at the beginning of a new adventure, let's hope will be talking about pregnancy in the next ICLW week. Best of luck, Fran
ReplyDeleteICLW #90
I, also, made my husband give me every shot. I could say it was so he could be a part of the process. (They get off much easier then us.) But honestly it is because I am a wimp and hate needles. I just couldn't do it myself.
ReplyDeleteI had the easy needles for my first IVF cycle but I am told that my next cycle would require IM shots. I'm scared to death and DH isn't the best at giving the shots... sigh...
ReplyDeleteHope this is a great cycle!
ICLW
http://daega99-arewethereyet.blogspot.com/
My husband is a whimp and scared of needles. 4 IUI's worth and I had to do them all myself! Good luck to you this cycle!
ReplyDelete~ICLW
Wooohooo...how exciting that y'all are completely synced up without any extra labs. Hoping and praying this is a success for you. And, good for you for making the hubby poke you.
ReplyDeleteyeah for everything being right on track! My husband does the pokin round here. I am a TOTAL punk, I can't even see the needle. Here's to 2010 babies for all of us who are trying! Happy ICLW
ReplyDeleteGlad you gave your husband some poking action! When is fairy eggs's probable ER date?
ReplyDeletexxx Keep going, this is so exciting!
Go the poke!! I am getting so excited for you girl and watching your journey very closely.
ReplyDeleteYay for having synched cycles :)
ReplyDeleteI make DH do as many of my shots as possible! I've recently discovered that it actually tends to hurt less when I do it myself (he's very good at it but I think it's something about being able to control/anticipate it more when I do it myself?), but I still feel better making him participate in the needle madness :)
ReplyDeleteI can't believe I have never been to your blog before!!!! I am so sorry! I follow it now (so I won't make that mistake anymore). Your first paragraph made me laugh...so funny! Best of luck with this cycle! Baby Dust!!!
ReplyDeleteHubby had to do my PIO shots. After all the practice you would think it would get easier. In my case it sucked each and every time. Yeah for you and fairy eggs. Glad you two are on the same page.
ReplyDeleteLMAO @ I have to stick the whole thing in? thats a classic and gave me a much needed laugh this morning, so thankyou!
ReplyDeleteICLW
Rach
www.thegalwho.wordpress.com
Love that you're getting a bit of a kick out of making him suffer a little. Good luck with your upcoming cycle!
ReplyDeleteChristina
iclw
I'm always so impressed by all my IF-buddies that stick themselves with needles. Beyond brave!
ReplyDeleteICLW
My husband wouldn't let me do any of my own shots, he said doing them helps him feel like his part of the process.
ReplyDeleteYay for synched cycles. Good luck!
My DH turned white as a sheet when he had to give me my 1st PIO shot. But he turned into a dart-throwing champ! Best of luck for this cycle!
ReplyDeleteR.J. - ICLW
Aaaargh !! I don't fear needles, but your post made me so uneasy about it all. Have a good cycle !
ReplyDeleteSo exciting! That is so awesome that your cycles are synced. Can't wait for updates!!!
ReplyDeleteHAHAH!
ReplyDeleteI have no idea how my DH would react to giving me shots. Good for him to do it so well. I am glad that everything seems to be working out for this cycle.
ReplyDeleteICLW
Glad to hear things are aligning in your favour. I'm not afraid of needles anymore, but the thought of having to do so many gives me the shivers. You are definitely par t of a brave group of people. Good luck with your cycle!
ReplyDeleteICLW
I'm a newbie to your blog and am excited to follow your DE journey. I'm glad you're all synched up and ready to rock!
ReplyDeleteMy hubbie has given me almost all my shots. I gotta make him do some of the work! Good luck with everything.