I was in Tampa today to visit the fertility clinic where my uterus will be monitored while taking the IVF medications pre and post embryo transfer. I first met with the Special Services Coordinator who created my patient profile for the clinic and quickly went over with me some of the basics of the Lupron injections and the Progesterone in Oil (PIO) injections. I’ve seen videos on You Tube or on Ascend showing how to do the injections but seeing, in person, the longer than life needle used for the PIO is going to take A LOT of getting used to. Thankfully, I start small with the little, itty, bitty Lupron injections before having to stab myself deep into my muscle tissue to inject the thick PIO.
So, quick break down:
Lupron (small & easy injection) approx. 27 injections
Progesterone in Oil (thick, long, intramuscular injection) approx. 18 injections AND if the transfer is successful, I will get to receive 42 more of these lovely ladies.
I had a chance to quickly meet with the Dr. to review what had been filled out on my chart and then scheduled my weekly January appointments.
Tomorrow morning I will pick up my birth control pills and some medicine for the sinus infection I have. My Lupron Rx is in the process of being ordered. I should start the pill sometime around the 6th and the Lupron injections right after Christmas.
Each day is bringing us a little bit closer! All I want for Christmas is some hypodermic needles and a Sharps biohazard container…
© Pocketbebe, 2009
Infertility clinic,IVF clinic,Infertility specialists said,
December 9, 2009 at 7:33 AM
All the best to you. May the new year bring lots of happiness to you.
Penny said,
December 8, 2009 at 10:49 AM
I’m so excited for all of you and will add you to my prayers as the process gets going!Good luck!