At Least It’s Even December 1, 2004
Well, I’ve now survived my first two PIO injections of this cycle, so now at least my soreness is even. I’ve given thought to just using one side to do all of the PIOs so I would at least have one non-sore side, but I figured I’d probably end up dragging one leg behind me all the time if I took that route. I really don’t know what my deal is with the soreness. I do all the PIO tricks, but they don’t really help. Well, I guess I don’t know that. I guess it could be even worse if I didn’t do the heating, massaging, etc. It’s ok, though. After last weeks lining issue, I’m just glad to have made it to this point. Now ask me again in a couple days after I’ve doubled my dose, and I might have a different outlook on all of this.
I’m starting to get really nervous about the thaw rate. I can’t even imagine going through all of this and then having nothing to transfer. I’m also nervous about my transfer. Assuming at least one of our blasts survives the thaw, then my body will have to be tortured once again during transfer. At least I’ll be sedated. Hopefully heavily. It still concerns me, though, because very difficult transfers tend to result in lower success rates. I only have two more days to worry, though, so that’s a good thing.
Oh, and I have a technical note to throw out there. A couple of people have let me know that they could not comment on my last post. I tried it, and it let me, but who knows what’s up with Blogger. Hopefully the problem is solved, because hearing from you wonderful women keeps me sane.
- Posted in : IVF Part 2: FET #1
- Author : amanda
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Just wanted to let you know that I am thinking about you and praying for you. The second time just has to be the charm!
Have you been icing before the PIO shot? I thought that really helped the pain. I’d ice for about 15 min., get the shot, then massage/heat pad. I got bruises, but not much soreness. Give it a shot.
It’s 2 weeks later, and now I’ve got this weird itchy spot where I did the shots. Christ! Does it ever end??? I have to put anti-itch cream on it… oh, the joy.
Anyway. Try the ice thing. It works.
hugs,
jen/vintage uterus
haven’t been commenting much lately but I want you to know I have my fingers crossed tightly for your thaw, and I wish you SO much luck for tomorrow.
Yep, I tried to post a comment to you several times yesterday and couldn’t get on–damn Blogger!
Anyhow, I’m sending lots of warm wishes your way for a good thaw! Hang in there, Amanda, you’re in the home stretch now….
:-)
Sorry about the soreness. Everyone seems to react to the shots differently, so it’s hard to even offer suggestions. Mine was really only sore when touched, so I guess I lucked out. Of course, I do have a lot of, um, padding in that area- maybe that made a difference.
Thinking gentle warming thoughts for your embryos.