The Calm Before the Storm

Tonight I began my first full day of stimulation injections.  Most of the shots were alright, but the Menopur shot was very uncomfortable.  It was the shot that went into the behind.  I administer shots multiple times per day at work, but putting a needle into yourself is an entirely different thing.  And this shot is three times as long and more than twice as thick as any of the others in this process.

The shot itself stung quite a bit, but I've only got to do it 10 more times after tonight.  Unfortunately, it looks like I'm going to have to do them all myself because I'm married to Mr. Shakeyhands McScaredofneedles.  I swear he was more traumatized by the shot than I was.  He was still recovering about an hour later.

I'm in the midst of the calm before the IVF storm.  Starting Monday, I will be in a flurry of ultrasounds, blood tests, and acupuncture appointments for two full weeks.  I think I will welcome the four days of bed rest at the end of this process.  I will have earned it.