DH work trip day after embryo transfer

[Anonymous]

I've done the shots on my own. Not a huge deal. I iced the area like crazy prior which really helped. You could also hire someone to come do it. Maybe outside, masked. It would take literally 1 minute. Call your fertility center, there are nurses that do this after hours.

[Anonymous]

For the progesterone shot, have the nurse circle the area on your skin where the shot should go. It makes it easier for self-administrarion.

[Anonymous]

I did all my own shots as I was living 1000 miles away from my partner at the time. Look for videos on YouTube and use a mirror. Regarding stress, I think it’s mental - just tell yourself it’s not a big deal and you can manage and you’ll be fine. I would not ask your husband to change his trip. Good luck with your transfer.

[Anonymous]

I was also nervous about doing the PIO shots while my husband was away. I hadn’t been able to do any of the IM shots until this point. But I did it.
Practice on an apple (with a needle you discard) and do the first one on a day he’s around to help in case you need it. I was very nervous and it took a while but it is also very empowering to prove to yourself you can do it. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

This is so doable. Did Ivf multiple times and gave myself all the shots (except triggers). I would ice the area for 20 mins. Then you feel nothing.

[Anonymous]

I threw up with food poisoning after one transfer and clench-drove through crazy icy roads after the second. They are sleeping soundly right now. Hope you can get some help for your peace of mind but really you will be fine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is it ideal? No, but if you can't handle this how will you handle caring for two kids? It just is what it is. You can do it.

Geez. It’s probably the first time she’s had to care for her toddler alone while undergoing fertility treatments. I didn’t know everything about how to be a perfect mother when my first child was born—I’ve had to learn along the way. I’m glad you’ve made sure to tell OP she’s incompetent.

[Anonymous]

My husband was away for about a week at a conference in Canada, starting a few days before the transfer. I was so pissed off at him. I used endometrin suppositories, so no injections - could you ask about that possibility? I watched a lot of junky TV but exercised lightly (my RE thought that getting up and moving around was actually beneficial - something about blood flow). They put back 2 blasts and it worked - the twins are now 10.
It sounds stressful - the whole process is like an exploding stress bomb! - but I think it can be OK.

[Anonymous]

Pharmacists will do injections for a fee.

[Anonymous]

Can you get a sitter or can a friend watch your child for a few hours each day?

[Anonymous]

Get a friend to do the shots.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was also nervous about doing the PIO shots while my husband was away. I hadn’t been able to do any of the IM shots until this point. But I did it.
Practice on an apple (with a needle you discard) and do the first one on a day he’s around to help in case you need it. I was very nervous and it took a while but it is also very empowering to prove to yourself you can do it. Good luck!

This. I was scared to do it beforehand, but felt very empowered afterward. I leaned against my bed while doing it, just in case I got woozy. 😊 My hand was shaking just a little, but I was fine.

[Anonymous]

If you’re really nervous about doing the shots yourself and you can afford the cost ask your clinic for their home nurse service. You can do it masked and outdoors.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is it ideal? No, but if you can't handle this how will you handle caring for two kids? It just is what it is. You can do it.

Geez. It’s probably the first time she’s had to care for her toddler alone while undergoing fertility treatments. I didn’t know everything about how to be a perfect mother when my first child was born—I’ve had to learn along the way. I’m glad you’ve made sure to tell OP she’s incompetent.

PP- work on your reading comprehension. The poster you quoted DID tell OP that she was competent enough to handle this.

[Anonymous]

Thanks everyone. I told DH I’m okay if he does the work trip. I’ll figure out the shots. Toddler is only in very part time daycare but I may ask about having her in for a couple full days that week to make life a bit easier. Either way, I’m looking at it that being extra busy may help pass the time. The waiting is the worst!