Swipe & Stick

Thursday was a big day!! We made our first big payment!! I will be honest and tell everyone, no shame, $9710.00!!! That was an awesome swipe! Thank you Mastercard & Visa! If it wasn't for you, we wouldn't be able to do this! Moving on.........

Thursday we attended a class on how to give/take the medications. All of them, injections. I am not afraid of needles, they don't phase me at all. But you want me to do what?? Can you tell me that again? I am not only sticking myself with one needle, but up to 3 at a time! Ouch. Chris & I were both a little overwhelmed. We have to fill the syringe up and stick me with it. The first round of shots will last 2 1/2 weeks, the second round will overlap the first round and will last for 2 to 3 weeks, and the third round will overlap the second for a couple days. All three of those don't seem to bad. The needles are pretty small and the quantity of medication isn't to bad. Maybe a 5 minute block a morning to deal with. These injections will last until they harvest the eggs, which will happen Feb 8-14th. After that I will be on another injection for 8-12 weeks and that is the scary needle. And I can't give it to myself. It has to be put in my back. Are you overwhelmed yet? I am still. These shots start on Sunday 17th. I am a little nervous, but I am sure after a couple days I will fly thru them without even blinking.

For all you medical friends - the first shot I am on is Lupron, second one is FSH, third is HCG and the final one is progestorone. I was so lost at first, but I know what they are.