DH and I purposely kept all the syringes and vials from the two weeks of hormone injections, partly because I wanted to see how much was going inside me, but also because we felt more comfortable disposing the medical waste at a hospital facility rather than at home.
The syringes and vials used for my short protocol
IVF which lasted 13 Days.
Can't imagine having to do this for long protocol.
Apparently a lot jabbing, especially done by a non-medically trained person such as myself, doesn't do the body good. I kept hitting the small, tiny veins while doing my subcutaneous injections (subcu-whaaa? Click here to know more about it). So, the nurse told me that is what causes the bruising.
Left side of my stomach. Photo taken today.
Right side of my stomach. Photo taken today.
The doctor gave me one final injection, which was the Ovidrel, to do in the evening at 10.30pm. The timing was to be precise as the nurse calculated it considering the time of injections and egg retrieval, etc. It must be real important that I take it at the specified time.
Pre-filled Ovidrel syringe (similar to Ogalutran).
Needle going in didn't hurt, and surprisingly the Ovidrel didn't hurt going in either. I read there are some side effects but at least I am aware of them and will deal with them as they come (hope they don't though!).
We are still set for egg retrieval on Day 15. Don't know why but I don't feel nervous yet. I mean, should I? I was a nervous wreck the first fresh cycle as well as the frozen ET. What's different now? I guess I have come to the realization that if it is meant to be, it will happen. All we can do is just try our best. The final decision and outcome is beyond anyone's control.
On a separate note, yesterday was the one year anniversary of the day my dear friend and mentor passed away. I always looked up to her for advice and guidance, and she was always such a cheerleader in DH and my ART efforts. I wish I could share with her this IVF experience so she could see how far I have come to learn about patience and acceptance.
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