Pain in the Ass September 24, 2004
Someone please remind me why I volunteered to use PIO. I still think I made the right choice, but I like to complain. I can’t imagine I would like dealing with the suppositories any better.
The injections themselves have been ok. Especially when I don’t have to give them to myself. I bleed every time, but that’s no biggy. What’s bothering me is the soreness. I haven’t gotten lumps yet, so that’s good, but my hips/ass, whatever you want to call it, are so sore.
I can deal with the soreness just fine during waking hours. What’s a little more pain/discomfort. Bring it on. It’s when bedtime comes that I have a problem. I’m a side sleeper. I absolutely cannot sleep on my stomach or back, but now it hurts to sleep on my side. Last night I got very little sleep. Between the tossing and turning, the fact that I have to get up and pee multiple times thanks to the progesterone, and the fact that my cat likes to sleep on my head these days, I was screwed. I actually ended up on the couch in the wee hours of the morning in an attempt to get at least some sleep.
I guess I did get at least a couple of decent stretches of shut eye last night, because I remember having a dream. It was a baby related dream. My husband and I were shopping for baby stuff. I don’t think I was actually pregnant or had a kid, but nonetheless we were shopping for cute baby stuff for our imaginary baby. The thing is that I haven’t had a baby related dream in a very long time. I’m pretty sure I haven’t had one since my husband was diagnosed with azoospermia. Does this mean my subconscious actually has hope that this IVF will work? I guess so. I’m trying not to get my hopes up too high when I’m conscious. I guess my heart will break if this doesn’t work whether I get my hopes up high or not, though.
My husband is finally home from his trip. Well, he’s not home now, he’s at work, but you know what I mean. He got back into town at 1:30 yesterday afternoon but had to work late, so he didn’t get home until 9:30. I was so glad to see him. The past few days have been tough. Plus, I didn’t have to give myself the PIO injection. Bonus. I think we might actually get to go out to dinner tonight. That will be so nice. I haven’t been out of the apartment since my transfer on Tuesday except to take out the trash and check the mail today. I’ve just been trying to recover and take it easy.
So, if anyone has any suggestions about how to deal with the soreness, please send them my way. I’m doing the heat thing, both the vial and my ass, but that doesn’t seem to be cutting it. I probably know the answer to the soreness problem- I’m just going to have to deal with it. Isn’t that always the answer in all of this?
- Posted in : IVF Part 1: IVF #1
- Author : amanda
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I’m glad it sounds like you are doing a bit better.
I have no assvice. I took the suppositories IVF#1 without an applicator. I didn’t realize they made applicators until I received one for this IVF.
I would much prefer r
oasted marshmallow like goo in my cooch than any more injections. I am so DONE with injections!
Take care and have a nice dinner with your hubby!
Sorry to hear about all the soreness and the resulting lack of sleep. I hope your dream is a good sign- maybe your subconscious already knows something? Enjoy the company of your husband this weekend. And please remind me, if I ever get to that point, to opt for the suppositories!
Would placing a pillow between you and the bed help??
I have to say I am DREADING the PIO shots….Ugh. Hang in there.
One night.. DH hit a nerve.. and I REALLY had a hard time with laying on my side. (I’m a side sleeper too).
So I got the only “heating pad” I could think of… one of those Thermalcare pads that last 12 hours… and I put it on the spot that was sore.. and I actually got alot of sleep that night. And it wasn’t too sore the next day.
As for the supps…. noooooooooooooooooooo. I can’t do them. I bleed the whole time, and on top of that.. cramps and stomach aches so bad I’m doubled over in pain. I’d rather the sore hips.. even if it does take him 6 times to get 1 shot right. LOL
Sorry to hear about the pain. I have not found any great solutions for that – just heat. I hope you are able to ease the pain of the PIO.
Nina
I may be commenting too late, but have you tried the uncooked rice in an old sock trick? When you microwave it for a minute, it gets much hotter than a heating pad or thermacare thingy – almost ouchy hot but it really does the trick. I usually just hold it against the shot spot for five minutes and that’s plenty. Or maybe my PIO’s have been easier because my ass is so damn fat. Good luck!!! Only one week until your beta!
- beaver girl
Beaver girl- yes I actually stole the rice in the sock idea from your blog. Of course mine is just one of my hubby’s old socks not a cute pumpkin like yours. I can’t even imagine what my hips would feel like without the heat. Thanks. That’s definitely an easy way to heat up both the vial and my butt.