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Hi there. I did clomid and 4 days of injectables last month. I will start injectables again in about 2 weeks. I know the nervous feeling about giving yourself shots. It seemed a little sureal while I was doing it. My doctor suggested that I hold an ice cube on the spot for a minute to numb the area before I inject. I let my husband do that part while I got the needle/meds ready. Then I just did it. I have to say that it really doesn't hurt except maybe for the initial sting/prick of the needle. The needle is really thin. If you use an ice cube, you won't even feel that. Some people say that the meds sting a little when you inject them, but I didn't feel that either, especially because the area was numb. It seems much worse than it actually is, and once you have the first one done, you'll be a pro. Good luck.

Thanks for the tips. Any input is greatly appreciated. This is a big step for any of us to undertake, so I know I am not alone and love any support or advice anyone has to offer. Thanks again!!!!

Hi Tracy, I have gone through IVF and had to do injectables myself for that. The main thing I would say is relax. The needle isn't large and all I felt was a slight prick as the needle went in - hardly nothing at all. After the first time, its easy! i kind of "pinched" the skin first and held it like that until the needle was in so it made it easier. I think baby1234's idea of ice cube is great - I wish I'd had her advice before I did mine! Good luck! The initial thought is always worse than the actual experience.

Thanks for the support Janice! And the pinching tip sounds like I good one too!

HI Ladies,
Janice did you get pregnant from the IVF?? Tracy I just finished a cycle of injectobles and i'm in the 2ww now - just a little sting, you get used to it and its not that bad! Baby dust to all of us!!

Hi CMelissa, yes I did get pg from my 3 x IVFs but unfortunately miscarried each. I do have a son about to turn 12 with whom i fell pg naturally so I am blessed but i would LOVE to have another. Trying again naturally at moment but if fails then IVF again in a few months. Thanks for asking.

Good luck to everyone - it's hard but the support here is great!

Hi Janice - so sorry about your miscarriages! The good thing is you can get pregnant from the ivf - I may have to do ivf next cycle so I'm praying it works for me!!! Did you do the shard risk program?? I know ivf is expensive. Tracy how are you doing?

No I didn't do shared risk but I think it is a fantastic idea. IVF isn't so bad, the worst thought is doing the injections, but if you have done them already, it will be easy!! I know IVF is expensive but what price can you put on a baby if it is successful?!!

Good luck and hope that you are lucky this month and you can spend your IVF money on buying baby clothes!

Oh and by the way, Good luck Tracy!

Thanks guys! I just came home from work and gave myself my first injection. I wasn't sure I was going to be able to do it! I hesitated like 3 times and then I just said," Oh well, what the hell." and stabbed myself. It's so weird giving yourself a shot. Wish me luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good luck to the rest of you!

Tracvy - i felt the same way giving myself shots, I almost don't look and then press it in really quick so it doesn't hurt - it sometimes stings when the meds go in, but you get used to it!! GL!!

Did you experience any headaches from the injections? I have a headache today, but don't know if it's from having a cold and in my sinuses, if it's because it's a dreary, muggy rainy day, or if it's hormones. I'm gonna take some advil and see if it helps. I took some robitussin this morning, but apparently that didn't help.

Tracy - no i didn't get any headaches from the meds!! Hopefully its just from the weather :)