Ok, so it's only been 10 minutes or so since my last post, but I just did my second ever injection, and I had next to no fear which was nice and a bit unexpected.
I went through the motions very carefully to ensure I did everything correctly, took the needle out, picked up my tissue (which I was sure to get after last night's freak out) and there was no blood! Not even a speck. Typical, ha ha. But I am very pleased with how it went.
I think when hubby watches me do it tomorrow night he will be very surprised to see me just pick the needle up and stick it in without a worry. Feeling a bit proud right about now :)
xx
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Day 2
Well, it is really Day 3 already but I want to tell you about my first experience of injecting myself which happened at 8pm last night.
A few girls I know have been through IVF and had some pointers for me about doing the injections, and the one I used last night was to take the loaded pen out of the fridge 15 mins before using it. This apparently makes it closer to room temperature which means you don't feel the cold rush going into your body which can be quite uncomfortable.
So at 7.45pm I took it out of the fridge and set myself up - alcohol swab, new needle tip, sharps box ready. I turned the dial up to 200, which is my dose for the next 4 days and tried to wait patiently for 15 mins, but I had no hope. I was anxious and a bit jittery, and wanted to get it over and done with, so at about 7.52pm I decided it was now or never, I thought I could do it so I picked up the alcohol swab, cleaned the pen, cleaned my skin, correctly applied the new needle tip and was ready. I pinched my skin out just like they showed me to and held the pen.................... but I couldn't put it in. I was frightened! And my hubby was at work so there was nobody to turn to, I had to do this. Now.
I took a little breather for 30 seconds, regrouped and thought about what this meant to my recipient. I thought about her happiness, pictured her smiling and laughing and all of a sudden I had the urge just to stick it in, so with gritted teeth I ever so slowly inserted the needle, then slowly released the drug. I waited 5 seconds, as instructed, before pulling it out and I was done! That was everything they had told me, I did it all correctly and then the strangest thing happened - there was blood. This, I was not prepared for. I know it sounds dumb not to expect to see blood from a needle wound, but they had prepared me so well on what to do, every single step, and stopping the blood was not in their instructions. So I went from a feeling of being confident in knowing I did it all right, to running around like a mad woman trying to find a tissue. It seems so silly but my mind just didn't expect it. Tonight, I will have a tissue on hand ready to go, ha ha.
Another funny thing that happened was that as soon as I was done my son woke up and got out of bed, he came up to the kitchen where I was and just looked at me, like "are you ok mum?" so I gave him a big monster cuddle and tucked him back into bed. It felt like he knew what just happened, and that he was giving me some love and support because hubby couldn't be here to do it. My little champion ♥
So round 1 went well, not really any pain at all, and it has me far more confident for tonight's needle. Speaking of, I should get to it now. Goodnight all.
A few girls I know have been through IVF and had some pointers for me about doing the injections, and the one I used last night was to take the loaded pen out of the fridge 15 mins before using it. This apparently makes it closer to room temperature which means you don't feel the cold rush going into your body which can be quite uncomfortable.
So at 7.45pm I took it out of the fridge and set myself up - alcohol swab, new needle tip, sharps box ready. I turned the dial up to 200, which is my dose for the next 4 days and tried to wait patiently for 15 mins, but I had no hope. I was anxious and a bit jittery, and wanted to get it over and done with, so at about 7.52pm I decided it was now or never, I thought I could do it so I picked up the alcohol swab, cleaned the pen, cleaned my skin, correctly applied the new needle tip and was ready. I pinched my skin out just like they showed me to and held the pen.................... but I couldn't put it in. I was frightened! And my hubby was at work so there was nobody to turn to, I had to do this. Now.
I took a little breather for 30 seconds, regrouped and thought about what this meant to my recipient. I thought about her happiness, pictured her smiling and laughing and all of a sudden I had the urge just to stick it in, so with gritted teeth I ever so slowly inserted the needle, then slowly released the drug. I waited 5 seconds, as instructed, before pulling it out and I was done! That was everything they had told me, I did it all correctly and then the strangest thing happened - there was blood. This, I was not prepared for. I know it sounds dumb not to expect to see blood from a needle wound, but they had prepared me so well on what to do, every single step, and stopping the blood was not in their instructions. So I went from a feeling of being confident in knowing I did it all right, to running around like a mad woman trying to find a tissue. It seems so silly but my mind just didn't expect it. Tonight, I will have a tissue on hand ready to go, ha ha.
Another funny thing that happened was that as soon as I was done my son woke up and got out of bed, he came up to the kitchen where I was and just looked at me, like "are you ok mum?" so I gave him a big monster cuddle and tucked him back into bed. It felt like he knew what just happened, and that he was giving me some love and support because hubby couldn't be here to do it. My little champion ♥
So round 1 went well, not really any pain at all, and it has me far more confident for tonight's needle. Speaking of, I should get to it now. Goodnight all.
Friday, November 26, 2010
Day 1
It is here! Today is Day 1 of my cycle which means that we are really doing this and I am very excited that the day has finally arrived! This journey has been in the works since early September, so really I guess it has moved along at a fairly rapid pace in hindsight, but it has felt like quite a rollercoaster ride to get to this point, and I am happy we are finally here and ready to go.
I have to start my Puregon injections tomorrow night. That will my stimulate my body to make follicles, so that we can get lots of eggs by the time we get to the egg pick-up. The Puregon injections come in a pen so apparently it's a bit easier to administer.
The needle is very fine and I have already had a practice at injecting it several days ago, so I should be fine, but please all keep your fingers crossed for me and send me plenty of strength so I don't wuss out. Eek!
I have to start my Puregon injections tomorrow night. That will my stimulate my body to make follicles, so that we can get lots of eggs by the time we get to the egg pick-up. The Puregon injections come in a pen so apparently it's a bit easier to administer.
The needle is very fine and I have already had a practice at injecting it several days ago, so I should be fine, but please all keep your fingers crossed for me and send me plenty of strength so I don't wuss out. Eek!
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
The Last Pill
This morning was a bit momentous for me - I took my very last contraceptive pill.
I went through the same physical motions as always, but today it felt different, knowing that over the course of the next 2 weeks my body is going to be creating eggs that could possibly one day create a gorgeous little human life for another family ♥
So here is hoping that I can make lots of good, strong, high quality eggs for the scientists to work with. Keep your fingers crossed for me!
I went through the same physical motions as always, but today it felt different, knowing that over the course of the next 2 weeks my body is going to be creating eggs that could possibly one day create a gorgeous little human life for another family ♥
So here is hoping that I can make lots of good, strong, high quality eggs for the scientists to work with. Keep your fingers crossed for me!
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Orientation
This morning was my first big step into the start of my cycle. I went to the clinic in Maroubra and met the beautiful nurse who is going to look after me during my time there. She was so lovely, so helpful, and a pleasure to deal with. The first thing she did was take me through what was going to happen during our time together, and then she started talking about the injections - eek! I am feeling quite aprehensive about giving myself injections, but I know it's only 2 weeks at most so I can do it!
She gave me a practice run on a little rectangle pouch that was skin coloured - that was all it had in common with skin though. When I pushed the needle in it made me squirm, but I was assured that putting into my fat will be much easier and won't require so much of a shove.
After my practice run she went and got all my drugs, popped them into a cooler bag and we (Ruby came along as my support team) were on our way.
So now I have lots of info on these drugs to read, a few forms to sign, and my next step is to stop taking the contraceptive pill. That happens in the morning. From there I wait for my periods to arrive and then I have to pluck up the courage to get the first needle out of the fridge and stab myself with it. Fun!
She gave me a practice run on a little rectangle pouch that was skin coloured - that was all it had in common with skin though. When I pushed the needle in it made me squirm, but I was assured that putting into my fat will be much easier and won't require so much of a shove.
After my practice run she went and got all my drugs, popped them into a cooler bag and we (Ruby came along as my support team) were on our way.
So now I have lots of info on these drugs to read, a few forms to sign, and my next step is to stop taking the contraceptive pill. That happens in the morning. From there I wait for my periods to arrive and then I have to pluck up the courage to get the first needle out of the fridge and stab myself with it. Fun!
Monday, November 22, 2010
Hello!
Welcome everyone! My name is Lisa, I'm 32 years old, a mum to 2 beautiful kids and I am about to undergo a very exciting and very daunting journey. I am going to donate my eggs to a couple to give them the opportunity to have a baby.
I first heard of egg donation in 2008, and instantly I knew it was something I wanted to do. I read up on the internet about it, looked at forums, and gained as much knowledge as I could. Then when my hubby and I completed our family I started to think more seriously about it. In August I started looking at ads wirtten by couples who need somebody to donate their eggs to them so that they can have the chance of falling pregnant.
You see, my parents struggled to conceive me and in the back of my mind I always thought that I would experience a level of infertility, but we were so easily blessed with our kids, and I never take that for granted. So knowing that I have good eggs (and make some pretty darn cute kids, if I do say so myself) I feel a strong urge to want to help people in need of precious eggs.
I found a beautiful couple and connected with them almost instantly. Within a few conversations I knew they were the couple I wanted to help. We met and it was obvious that this was going to be a great relationship, so I offered them my gift of eggs and from there we started our journey. We have already have a few experiences which have had our emotions flying high and dipping low, but the important part of this journey for me starts tomorrow. I go for orientation at the clinic where it will all take place.
So please feel free to come and check in and read where I am up to. I know this is not going to be easy, but I am excited and feeling very positive about it all. It's only a few weeks out of my life and could create something so incredibly wonderful.
Thanks,
Lisa xx
I first heard of egg donation in 2008, and instantly I knew it was something I wanted to do. I read up on the internet about it, looked at forums, and gained as much knowledge as I could. Then when my hubby and I completed our family I started to think more seriously about it. In August I started looking at ads wirtten by couples who need somebody to donate their eggs to them so that they can have the chance of falling pregnant.
You see, my parents struggled to conceive me and in the back of my mind I always thought that I would experience a level of infertility, but we were so easily blessed with our kids, and I never take that for granted. So knowing that I have good eggs (and make some pretty darn cute kids, if I do say so myself) I feel a strong urge to want to help people in need of precious eggs.
I found a beautiful couple and connected with them almost instantly. Within a few conversations I knew they were the couple I wanted to help. We met and it was obvious that this was going to be a great relationship, so I offered them my gift of eggs and from there we started our journey. We have already have a few experiences which have had our emotions flying high and dipping low, but the important part of this journey for me starts tomorrow. I go for orientation at the clinic where it will all take place.
So please feel free to come and check in and read where I am up to. I know this is not going to be easy, but I am excited and feeling very positive about it all. It's only a few weeks out of my life and could create something so incredibly wonderful.
Thanks,
Lisa xx
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