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kat813
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Went for injection class today
Whewww...that is certainly overwhelming. DH was amazing though and he does not seem intimidated at all. I took notes and am definitely not looking forward to that first shot next Wednesday. Really nervous about those 1 1/2" needles for HCG & Progesterone:
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Posted 11/15/05 5:23 PM  |
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LisaW
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Re: Went for injection class today
Those classes are such an overload of information!
After you do it a few times it will be second nature.
Don't worry about the big needles, they are intimidating, but if they are used in the right spot, you don't even feel it!!
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| Posted 11/15/05 5:48 PM |
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luvsun27
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Re: Went for injection class today
I just have to say...I was sooo scared by the 1 1/2 inch needles...and when DH gave it to me, I felt only a pinch...I had made much more of it in my mind. Don't worry...you will do great.
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| Posted 11/15/05 8:41 PM |
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DebG
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Re: Went for injection class today
Is that the intramuscular needle? the thought of that one has been freaking me out!
Please let me know how it goes.
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| Posted 11/16/05 6:50 AM |
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Diane
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Re: Went for injection class today
It is not that bad after awhile. I was the same way about the needles for the PIO.
You will get used to them
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| Posted 11/16/05 7:09 AM |
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Anniegrl
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Re: Went for injection class today
To be honest, the IM needles were no fun for me. It could be because I have pretty muscular glutes from working out. AND I had to do the IMs for a month and a half! But keep in mind that if you get too sore, call your doctor because I was prescribed progesterone suppositories to switch off with the injections. That helped tremendously.
All of the info they give you at the injection class is really overwhelming, but don't worry - you'll have lots of help along the way!
Good luck!
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| Posted 11/16/05 8:53 AM |
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Donna
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Re: Went for injection class today
I know it's overwhelming but just remember why you're doing it 
I only had the IM shots for the HCG, which didn't hurt at all. I think what's painful is the solution in the injections not the needle itself.
I wish you and DH all the best!!
Tons of baby dust!!!
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| Posted 11/16/05 1:38 PM |
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kat813
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Kathleen
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Re: Went for injection class today
Thanks everyone. I will keep you all posted on how we're doing with the shots. They recommended icing the spot prior to injecting so we'll definitely be trying that:)
They told me it will be a total of five 1 1/2" needles - 1 HCG & 4 Progesterone. They said after that I can switch to the suppositories.
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| Posted 11/16/05 5:01 PM |
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LisaW
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Re: Went for injection class today
Do NOT ice before a progesterone shot!!! Use heat. The shot will be harder to inject into an iced area...what happens when you freeze oil?
Use a heating pad on your butt prior to the shot, and warm the bottle of PIO IN YOUR HANDS before you draw it up. It will go in nice and smooth this way. Then, after you inject, use a warm washcloth on the area and massage with some pressure to disperse the oil.
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| Posted 11/16/05 6:52 PM |
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rose825
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Re: Went for injection class today
do all your DH's give you the injection? can you give it to yourself?
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| Posted 11/16/05 7:44 PM |
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Anniegrl
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Re: Went for injection class today
Posted by LisaW
Do NOT ice before a progesterone shot!!! Use heat. The shot will be harder to inject into an iced area...what happens when you freeze oil?
Use a heating pad on your butt prior to the shot, and warm the bottle of PIO IN YOUR HANDS before you draw it up. It will go in nice and smooth this way. Then, after you inject, use a warm washcloth on the area and massage with some pressure to disperse the oil.
Ack! They never told me not to ice! I always used the ice pack! I did, however, always warm up the oil in my hands first.
Pauline, my DH did my injections. You could self inject, but it wouldn't be easy!
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| Posted 11/16/05 8:04 PM |
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butterfly23
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Re: Went for injection class today
I know exactly how you feel... My Dh and I were so overwhelmed after that injection class. I totally didnt believe that we were actually going to be able to do it.
Good luck to you
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| Posted 11/16/05 8:14 PM |
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kat813
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Re: Went for injection class today
Thanks for the info ladies. Wow...they didn't mention about not icing before Progesterone. She said that icing before was ok and then heat afterwards. Yikes...not looking forward to that needle:(
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| Posted 11/16/05 8:21 PM |
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