If you don't want nitty-gritty details, stop reading now. The following could be considered TMI.
Some have asked, and I'm sure I'll eventually want to look back at all of this. I had my HSG on Monday, and I really prepared myself for the worst with it. I had heard horror stories, so I anticipated it being very painful. Now, I wouldn't want to have one every day of the week, but it wasn't that bad. Yes, it was uncomfortable, but definitely manageable.
Since the HSG was clear and the blood work came back mostly normal (showed more evidence of PCOS), we are going to be doing injectables and IUI's. {Insert big sigh of relief at this point.} Next week I go to our clinic in Austin and learn how to give myself injections. The husband doesn't do needles, so I'm thankful my mom now lives here and can learn with me.
Right now we are trying to decide exactly when to start our next cycle. Since I don't cycle on my own, I guess the silver lining is that we have more control over when to start. We're trying to factor in the holidays and all that good stuff, but it looks like we'll probably be moving forward in November.
So that's our update for now. I feel like all I've been posting about lately is IF stuff, so hopefully now that we're moving forward, I can start posting about other things going on.
On another note, Baylor Homecoming is this weekend...one of my favorite times of the year! Yay!
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This is my first visit to your blog. Infertility is very much a hurry and and wait game. It feels so nice to get the ball rolling and to feel like you are moving forward. We will be going for our injection lesson for our first IVF round in a week. I don't do needles so my Husband will be doing them. Good luck! Look forward to reading more!
I used to give myself blood thinner injections ... It took me like 10 minutes to do that first shot, but it wasn't bad at all. I let my husband do it and it hurt like you wouldn't believe! Here's a few tips from an old pro!
1. Insert the needle quickly, but push the medicine in very slooooowly!
2. The closer to your belly button, the less nerve endings (less pain!).
3. Rotate the injection site.
4. Pinch just an inch of skin ... I don't know why that reduces the sting, it just does!
You'll be an ole pro before you know it!
Wishing you the best of luck! Happy ICLW.
so glad to meet you through Hillary. I'm sorry for your IF struggles and do hope that these next steps will go smoothly and quickly for you. I enjoyed browsing your blog tonight and would like to stay updated so I look forward to stopping back by again soon. ~Melody
Oh wow - things did go quickly!
I don't like needles but on my IVF cycle I found it was better to give myself the injections as time went along.
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I'll keep my fingers crossed for your IUI. I hate needles and it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. :-)
Great news that your testing came back with good results. I hope this upcoming cycle is the answer to your dreams.
Thanks for stopping by my blog! Moving forward at least puts a little control back in your hands. I hope this cycle is it for you!
I totally understand!
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Wow! What a whirlwind! Glad you got definitive results and have a plan! Good luck with this IUI! I just added your link! Happy ICLW! #72 & 106
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