Shit just got real. (Update on me)

islandmonkey8

Came home to this lovely package today. 

I went in for monitoring this morning. Call back this afternoon said I have one "kind of" measurable follicle, which is more than clomid has ever given me before. They are hoping Sunday to see more. I start bravelle tonight.

Any tips or suggestions? I'm not really worried or nervous, but I may be when the time comes tonight.

LooneyLife

GL!

Bravelle is super easy. The needle is very small. Have you watched any videos on mixing/drawing up/injecting?

blueeyedblossom

No suggestions. But wanted to say good luck!!

So.. I've never given myself a shot, but stick people with needles all day. I always get compliments on my technique. My advice is to just go fast. If you hesitate/ go slow it'll take longer to get past the thin layer of nerves.

PandPMeant2B

No advice here, but GL!

islandmonkey8

@looneylife I took a class at the RE. I think I'm going to watch one tonight before I do it for a refresher.

LooneyLife

islandmonkey8 said:

@looneylife I took a class at the RE. I think I'm going to watch one tonight before I do it for a refresher.

These are the videos I always used: http://www.freedommedteach.com/eng/

brij2006

Good luck!  So happy there's already a small response.

Sewilson33

Good luck!!!

callitcompulsive

Good luck!!

sgautschi

No advice but GL!

sparklingdiamond

Yay!  I am excited for you!  Good luck this cycle!!

mrshall1027

GL!  I had H do my injections because I can't look at needles.  They freak me out.

I would say to go fast and make sure your skin is dry after cleaning with alcohol.  It stung a little more a couple times when it was still wet.

mrsvedo

No advice but good luck!!!!

blueeyedblossom

ystaalenburg said:

GL!  I had H do my injections because I can't look at needles.  They freak me out.

I would say to go fast and make sure your skin is dry after cleaning with alcohol.  It stung a little more a couple times when it was still wet.

In order for alcohol to be effective as a disinfectant it must be wet when sticking. Yes it burns, but if it's dry it's not doing it's job.

FutureMrsWright2012

No additional advice to offer, but YOU CAN DO THIS! FX that this cycle works!

Flamingo86

Good luck! I have not done Bravelle but did inject myself with Lovenox. I found that the worst part was psyching myself out beforehand. The needles are teeny and really not that bad.

ILoveRedVino

Are they in your stomach?

I never took Bravelle but had several other sub- c injections. The idea of them was MUCH worse than the actual shots.

Good luck!

islandmonkey8

ILoveRedVino said:

Are they in your stomach? I never took Bravelle but had several other sub- c injections. The idea of them was MUCH worse than the actual shots. Good luck!

Yes, they are sub q abdominal shots.

seahorse01

Eeeeeek! Good luck! Shots were so much easier than I thought they would be. You will do great.

poppies717

Yay! What time are you doing it? I have been stimming around 8:30 every night. Maybe we're injection twins? Haha! I want to send good vibes your way! You will be fine! The idea of it is worse than the reality. Freedom Fertility has some great videos (linked above).

Apollo11235

I so hope this will do it for you! No advice on the injects, but you can do it. FX!

islandmonkey8

I did it! At 7:30, sorry @poppies717 that would have been awesome but I'm still sending all sorts of good vibes your way. The shot itself barely bothered me but I think I let slightly more out to get the bubbles out then I was supposed to. I hope to do better tomorrow! Thanks for the support everyone!

MRads

Good luck!

nfp147

Glad your first needle went well!  Good luck!

DangerMuffin23

No advice here, but rooting for your follie and for progress! GL!

mrshall1027

blueeyedblossom said:

GL!  I had H do my injections because I can't look at needles.  They freak me out.

I would say to go fast and make sure your skin is dry after cleaning with alcohol.  It stung a little more a couple times when it was still wet.

In order for alcohol to be effective as a disinfectant it must be wet when sticking. Yes it burns, but if it's dry it's not doing it's job.

I'm sorry, but I don't think that's correct.  My doctor advised waiting a few minutes for the alcohol to evaporate before injecting so the germs were killed off. And correct me if im wrong, but I believe alcohol continues to kill germs as it seeps into the skin, which would also be a reason to wait. 

zamboni00

I've got so much crossed for you! I'm glad you made it through the first night!

BeeLu

I hope it went well! Yay for a follie, I hope your response continues!

Uptowngirl2009

Good luck this cycle!

LuckyAngel07

Yay for a good first injection!!

I hope they continue to get easier for you to do and you end up with a great response!! Everything crossed for this cycle!

LooneyLife

ystaalenburg said:

blueeyedblossom said:

GL!  I had H do my injections because I can't look at needles.  They freak me out.

I would say to go fast and make sure your skin is dry after cleaning with alcohol.  It stung a little more a couple times when it was still wet.

In order for alcohol to be effective as a disinfectant it must be wet when sticking. Yes it burns, but if it's dry it's not doing it's job.

I'm sorry, but I don't think that's correct.  My doctor advised waiting a few minutes for the alcohol to evaporate before injecting so the germs were killed off. And correct me if im wrong, but I believe alcohol continues to kill germs as it seeps into the skin, which would also be a reason to wait. 

My office always waits until its dry before drawing blood as well.  If it's not dry, they usually swab it with cotton to get rid of the excess.  It still stings, but not as much as when it's actually wet.