Are you really putting those in your leg?? Your leg is so tiny!! Why don’t you put them in your butt? All of my IVF rounds I did my own in my butt….I had lots of room for that big ole needle to go in! LOL
My OB actually suggested my legs because there’s so much muscle there he said it’d be easier. But maybe that was just easier on me if I was giving them to myself? I can’t stomach giving them to myself though so my mom drives over to give the to me. This last shot wasn’t as bad – I read that scratching next to the needle while it was injected confused the nerve endings and the pain is very minimal today. My last shot was sore for the entire week – good thing I’m alternating legs.
You’re so lucky! I had my daughter at 31 weeks so we’re hoping to avoid pre-term labor this time so I’ll have a total of 20 shots. Three down, seventeen to go.
I have to do this for 20 weeks (from 16-36 weeks). It’s not going to be a cake walk but if we can avoid another NICU stay I’ll be happy! I’m just trying to have faith that God is going to guide my doctors into giving me the best course of treatment possible and giving this baby a less stressful entry into the world. T-Bird is still young, you might change your mind when he gets a little older. Cakes will be 3 before this baby is born.
Thanks! This was shot three I was taking pictures of. The first shot was pretty bad and I almost passed out (empty stomach and the pharmacy gave me the wrong sized needles). My moms giving them to me now but I’m hoping I can work up to giving them to myself so I can spare her the weekly trip.
You are a great mama and a very strong one too! The things we do for our babies, to get them here, to keep them cooking, get them delivered safely and raise them to be strong, wonderful little people! HUGS mama!!! <3
I had to give those to a friend once and I did them in her belly. I did all my insulin shots in my thigh though. It was just easier for me to have control there.
I’m already 18 weeks pregnant but have a history of pre-term labor. The progesterone has been proven to prolong pregnancy so I’ll continue these until 36 weeks.
I did the fertility treatment. I recall the doctor giving me a suppository of progesterone. I can’t remember how long maybe for a few months? I know it wasnt for the full term. I was pregnant with twin girls. They are six right now. Unfortunately one of the girls had a stroke in utero and is severally disabled. The stroke wasnt detected until she was 2 weeks old. Never had any symptoms of anything wrong. I delivered my girls at 36 weeks only because of twin b having dropped in weight since the last ultrasound. My girls are the best!! I ended getting pregnant without fertility 3 years later. 3 beautiful girls.
I haven’t managed to give myself a shot yet. I’m hoping to work up to it to spare my mom the drive, but for now she’s driving to me once a week to do them for me (she’s a nurse and can handle it).
I stick other people for a living but I don’t think I could give myself IM injections. Is it common to take this if you have a history of preterm babies? As a NICU nurse I feel like I should know about it but this is the first I’ve heard of it and have never seen it mentioned in anyone’s intake history. Then again, I guess if it worked they wouldn’t end up in the NICU so that makes sense why I’ve not heard of it 🙂
I *think* the progesterone in oil is only common if you have a history of PTL. I’ve heard a few cases (on birth boards) of women going into labor immediately after d/c’ing the shots. But most OBs stop them between 34-36 weeks if you make it that long but better a late-term preemie than earlier. You make a great point, hopefully the shots are working in your area and the babes aren’t ending up with you!
My OB is pretty convinced that my abruption is what brought on the PTL, but we’re doing everything we can to prolong this just in case.
By Word of Mouth Musings says
October 19, 2011 at 6:05 amI remember this well … baby dust to you xxx
blueviolet says
October 19, 2011 at 7:30 amOuch is right. Oh my gosh, ouch.
Rhea says
October 19, 2011 at 9:31 amAre you really putting those in your leg?? Your leg is so tiny!! Why don’t you put them in your butt? All of my IVF rounds I did my own in my butt….I had lots of room for that big ole needle to go in! LOL
Either way. MUCH LUCK TO YOU!!! yay babies!
Marianna says
October 19, 2011 at 9:52 amHoly crapola that is a long needle! Best of luck!
Jenna @ For The Love of Baby! says
October 19, 2011 at 10:48 amOWIE
Kasandria Reasoner says
October 19, 2011 at 1:27 pmI sooo feel your pain! I had to do that while preggo. It is not fun. ((HUGS))
Kas
Candace says
October 19, 2011 at 2:01 pmI am so glad I never had to do any of that stuff when I was pregnant!
Tiff says
October 19, 2011 at 2:07 pmohh sister! I am sending many prayers your way that you will not have to do this for long! Hope you are having a good Wednesday besides this.
I admire you so much for having another one after everything.. I just don’t knowif I am as brave as you!
Katie says
October 19, 2011 at 2:15 pmowie 🙁
Rebel Chick Jenn says
October 19, 2011 at 2:20 pmUm, ouch?
Jenn says
October 19, 2011 at 2:25 pmYikes! You’re a good mama to go through all this. {{{hugs}}}
Twingle Mommy says
October 19, 2011 at 3:22 pmI sooooo don’t miss those needles!
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
October 19, 2011 at 3:23 pmOuch!!
Faythe @ GrammyMouseTails says
October 19, 2011 at 4:40 pmI am sick of needles, but for a different reason now. saying prayers for a safe baby for you!
MSRheinlander says
October 19, 2011 at 4:41 pmO!M!G! You are my hero right now… not sure if I could handle that!!!!
Henrietta says
October 19, 2011 at 5:31 pmOw Ow OWWWW!!! You are so brave! I’d be a whining mess!
Carolyn G says
October 19, 2011 at 5:32 pmOwwwww!
Colleen Shibley says
October 19, 2011 at 8:01 pmOuch is right!
Kelly says
October 19, 2011 at 8:43 pmThanks! It’s no fun but most definitely worth it!
Kelly says
October 19, 2011 at 8:46 pmMy OB actually suggested my legs because there’s so much muscle there he said it’d be easier. But maybe that was just easier on me if I was giving them to myself? I can’t stomach giving them to myself though so my mom drives over to give the to me. This last shot wasn’t as bad – I read that scratching next to the needle while it was injected confused the nerve endings and the pain is very minimal today. My last shot was sore for the entire week – good thing I’m alternating legs.
Kelly says
October 19, 2011 at 8:46 pmIt’s so not fun but definitely worth it. This is my third shot and I’m already getting used to it.
Kelly says
October 19, 2011 at 8:47 pmYou’re so lucky! I had my daughter at 31 weeks so we’re hoping to avoid pre-term labor this time so I’ll have a total of 20 shots. Three down, seventeen to go.
Kelly says
October 19, 2011 at 8:50 pmI have to do this for 20 weeks (from 16-36 weeks). It’s not going to be a cake walk but if we can avoid another NICU stay I’ll be happy! I’m just trying to have faith that God is going to guide my doctors into giving me the best course of treatment possible and giving this baby a less stressful entry into the world. T-Bird is still young, you might change your mind when he gets a little older. Cakes will be 3 before this baby is born.
Kelly says
October 19, 2011 at 8:51 pmThanks! This was shot three I was taking pictures of. The first shot was pretty bad and I almost passed out (empty stomach and the pharmacy gave me the wrong sized needles). My moms giving them to me now but I’m hoping I can work up to giving them to myself so I can spare her the weekly trip.
Kelly says
October 19, 2011 at 8:52 pmSo you had the shots with the twins? How long after stopping them did you go into labor?
Penelope says
October 19, 2011 at 9:03 pmOh Kelly…this is why you are a good mama, you do what you have to for your kidlets!
Grumpy Grateful Mom says
October 19, 2011 at 10:16 pmOh, that doesn’t seem fun! The things we do for our kids. Sending prayers for a safe pregnancy.
Shop with Me Mama (Kim) says
October 19, 2011 at 11:01 pmYou are a great mama and a very strong one too! The things we do for our babies, to get them here, to keep them cooking, get them delivered safely and raise them to be strong, wonderful little people! HUGS mama!!! <3
Not So Average Mama says
October 19, 2011 at 11:44 pmI had to give those to a friend once and I did them in her belly. I did all my insulin shots in my thigh though. It was just easier for me to have control there.
Kelly says
October 19, 2011 at 11:46 pmThis is progesterone suspended in oil and has to be given into the muscle. Thankfully these are just weekly and not daily.
Not So Average Mama says
October 20, 2011 at 12:15 amFor fertility right? That is what I was giving her I believe. She was getting eggs extracted. Same thing or no?
Kelly says
October 20, 2011 at 12:18 amI’m already 18 weeks pregnant but have a history of pre-term labor. The progesterone has been proven to prolong pregnancy so I’ll continue these until 36 weeks.
Not So Average Mama says
October 20, 2011 at 12:28 amOhhhhh! Well congrats!! 🙂
Stefani says
October 20, 2011 at 3:08 amYou are brave. I have tattoos, but I could never use a needle on myself, I would have to have my husband do it.
Tiff @ Babes and Kids says
October 20, 2011 at 8:59 amDoes not look fun, but hopefully it helps!
Anne says
October 20, 2011 at 9:22 amOuch! Best of luck, and at least is is only once a week.
Lisa @ Oh Boy Oh Boy Oh Boy says
October 20, 2011 at 9:23 amOMG I can’t stand needles and don’t know what I’d do if I had to give myself shots. But its all worth it I’m sure!!!
Nichol says
October 20, 2011 at 9:50 amOh gosh hugs to you, and best of luck!
Sharon says
October 20, 2011 at 9:54 amOuch, it will be worth it though!
Jenny says
October 20, 2011 at 10:38 amWow! Good luck!
Margie says
October 20, 2011 at 12:21 pmI did the fertility treatment. I recall the doctor giving me a suppository of progesterone. I can’t remember how long maybe for a few months? I know it wasnt for the full term. I was pregnant with twin girls. They are six right now. Unfortunately one of the girls had a stroke in utero and is severally disabled. The stroke wasnt detected until she was 2 weeks old. Never had any symptoms of anything wrong. I delivered my girls at 36 weeks only because of twin b having dropped in weight since the last ultrasound. My girls are the best!! I ended getting pregnant without fertility 3 years later. 3 beautiful girls.
Margie says
October 20, 2011 at 12:22 pmI did the needles every month, clomid didnt work, so i had to use the “pen” with the help of Artificial insemination.
ohkeeka says
October 20, 2011 at 4:49 pmI have such a fear of injections–I feel for you. 🙁 It will all be worth it in the end though!
Alison says
October 20, 2011 at 4:57 pmOMG Kell – I thought you went to the doctor for a flu shot of sorts. OUCHIE!!! But so appropriately titled . . . for the love of baby! awww
Kelly says
October 20, 2011 at 9:41 pmI haven’t managed to give myself a shot yet. I’m hoping to work up to it to spare my mom the drive, but for now she’s driving to me once a week to do them for me (she’s a nurse and can handle it).
Kelly says
October 20, 2011 at 9:43 pmThe day I told you about it I got a flu shot and had blood drawn too. But then there’s also this and the needle goes all the way in my leg.
Beth says
October 21, 2011 at 7:50 amoh no! I hope it works and keeps baby cookin’!
Rachel @ Rachel's Giveaways says
October 22, 2011 at 7:09 amI stick other people for a living but I don’t think I could give myself IM injections. Is it common to take this if you have a history of preterm babies? As a NICU nurse I feel like I should know about it but this is the first I’ve heard of it and have never seen it mentioned in anyone’s intake history. Then again, I guess if it worked they wouldn’t end up in the NICU so that makes sense why I’ve not heard of it 🙂
Kelly says
October 22, 2011 at 9:08 amI *think* the progesterone in oil is only common if you have a history of PTL. I’ve heard a few cases (on birth boards) of women going into labor immediately after d/c’ing the shots. But most OBs stop them between 34-36 weeks if you make it that long but better a late-term preemie than earlier. You make a great point, hopefully the shots are working in your area and the babes aren’t ending up with you!
My OB is pretty convinced that my abruption is what brought on the PTL, but we’re doing everything we can to prolong this just in case.
BKWilliams says
October 22, 2011 at 5:57 pmOH MY….bless your heart! You will be in this Granny’s thoughts. I send all my love to you and the baby.