We’ve started preparations for our first FET. Our first IVF cycle left us with a chemical pregnancy and one embryo that made it to freeze. We decided to try a frozen cycle before moving onto another fresh cycle.
Meds
I’ve been on birth control pills for about 3 weeks and I took my last pill last night. I also started Lupron Tuesday night. I don’t actually feel the injection, but I do feel a delayed stinging a few minutes afterward and the injection site feels lumpy and tender.
As for the side effects, the first night was horrible. I had terrible nightmares and night sweats, and the next morning I was very weepy and depressed. However, it disappeared after a few hours and I’ve felt fine since.
During our last IVF cycle, my husband did all my injections for me. However, there will be a few nights this cycle that I’ll need to do them myself. So, I did my very first injection on my own Thursday night! I was a little freaked out because I get squeamish about watching needles penetrate skin, but the anticipation was the worst part.
I’ll also be starting Heparin injections soon. For some reason, I’m freaked out about it. I just don’t like the idea of blood thinners even though I know it can help prevent a miscarriage. I made the mistake of reading the warning for Heparin on WebMD and these parts freaked me out:
- Do not pick your nose. Be careful when blowing your nose and blow it gently if you have to.
- Be careful when using dental floss or a regular toothbrush
What the heck?! Now, I don’t normally pick my nose, but what kind of warning is that?! And be careful when brushing your teeth?! The RE didn’t give me any of these warnings, so I’m wondering if the dosage they use for IVF is lower than the dosage they give people who use it for other reasons? I’m sure everything will be fine, but it just freaks me out to read things like that.
On a lighter note… Last weekend, we took a quick, one-night getaway at a local resort. They had a fabulous deal and we received a complimentary room upgrade when we checked in. This was the nicest, biggest hotel room I’ve ever stayed in. It was so good to relax and get away from the routine before starting our frozen cycle.
Our HUGE room
Reading in the window seat
View from our window
Good luck on this cycle! I’m not at all afraid of needles, but I have a feeling I will still prefer my husband doing them for me! And I’m glad you enjoyed a night away 🙂 Hope your birthday was wonderful!
Love that you got a getaway!!!
I’ve heard lupron is really tough. I haven’t used it myself other than for my trigger, but I know a lot of girls complain of yucky side effects and feeling really emotional. Be good to yourself! I’m excited for you!!!
Brave you for doing your own injections! My husband is leaving this summer around the time I’m hoping to be in the middle of my IVF cycle, which means I might have to do my own injections for several days, and it’s freaking me out to think about.
I was freaked out, too. But honestly, the anticipation was the worst part (as with most scary things!)