Yet Another Post About Jabbing

I'm now on Day 13 of jabbing. I had another blood test (my 6th this cycle) and ultrasound (my 4th) this morning. My follicles are taking their sweet time growing so I'm a bit apprehensive. The nurse said I shouldn't worry much as my body is probably just taking it's time responding to the drugs but I can't help it. She thinks I have to come in for another blood test and ultrasound on Friday and that I'll probably have my egg collection on Monday. I'll have to wait for the nurse's call this afternoon about my results first to confirm this. Hopefully  my oestrogen level is still up.

On to jabbing. I'm getting the hang of it as it has been almost two weeks since I started. Gonal-f is fairly easy to inject as it's a pen-type thing. Cetrotide is another matter altogether. It's a bit complicated as there are steps involved: preparing, mixing and drawing. I'm lucky because my husband does those things for me. I just have to do the jabbing. Thing is Cetrotide stings, a LOT. But it's still fairly manageable. The nurse suggested putting ice on the injection area 10 minutes before jabbing. I haven't tried it yet.

I am now watching Gossip Girl while I (impatiently) await the nurse's call. :)

Queen of Jabs

I'm on Day 5 of Antagonist cycle today. Since the injections are taken at night, it means I've had four injections of Gonal-f so far. I was so afraid the first time I had to do it. My husband wouldn't do it for me. He's afraid of hurting me more, I guess. My hands were shaking, heck my whole body was shaking! I just prayed for the Lord to help me. What do you know, it's not as bad as I anticipated it to be. Don't get me wrong, I still feel nervous whenever it's injection time but somehow I'm getting used to it. Which is a good thing, right? :)

I had another blood test done yesterday morning to check if I could start with the other injection (Cetrotide). A nurse rang me yesterday afternoon to say that I'm not ready for Cetrotide yet and to just continue with Gonal-f. I am booked for another blood test on Wednesday, as well as an ultrasound -- my first this cycle. I have a feeling I'll be ready for Cetrotide come Wednesday afternoon. This means I'll be taking two injections each night, starting Wednesday. What fun! NOT! A friend remarked that soon I'll be queen of needles. I guess she's right. Haha!

My husband and I agree that we should not only hope for the best outcome in this journey, but also keep in mind that we may also get an unfavourable result. We know that if it is God's will then in His time we will have our little bundle of joy. :)

P.S. In observance of Holy Week, my husband and I decided to give up sweets -- chocolates, cakes, pies, ice cream, you name it.  Fruits are exempted as they're healthy and I'm trying to eat healthier nowadays. :)