tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532456271171506906.post5306144802635319220..comments2023-09-30T12:48:20.099-04:00Comments on Inconceivable!: Box of GoodiesTeeJayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00893545693449975785noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532456271171506906.post-19795702534182317832012-03-30T15:43:16.897-04:002012-03-30T15:43:16.897-04:00When I did the PIO shots, they weren't that ba...When I did the PIO shots, they weren't that bad. I was terrified of them, but I was also willing to do whatever I needed to do. My mom did them for me. She alternated hips each day. It got pretty tender on either side. I never ended up with any knots, but after it was all over and done with and I had to get back into running to distract my mind, IT HURT. From the inside out... But you my dear, will have much better results. I know you will do just fine with whatever you need to do. I am so excited for you!!Nancihttp://thiscrazylifeofmine2012.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532456271171506906.post-76087634685235257362012-03-29T14:35:24.623-04:002012-03-29T14:35:24.623-04:00So exciting! I don't have any advice, but I wa...So exciting! I don't have any advice, but I wanted to wish you good luck!EChttp://triedandtrying.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532456271171506906.post-22934508225095610942012-03-28T16:37:31.030-04:002012-03-28T16:37:31.030-04:00Nothing like a big box of meds to make it all real...Nothing like a big box of meds to make it all real, is there? I'm so excited for you!!! I didn't love the PIO shots, but they weren't too bad. Hubby did most of them, but he was gone a couple times and I had to do them, which really wasn't too bad. I put ice on first to numb, then jab, then rub for awhile and heating pad. Not too many knots... And it's all worth it!!! :)Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07524692943966582775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532456271171506906.post-57894088015811215562012-03-28T12:47:38.645-04:002012-03-28T12:47:38.645-04:00I am currently doing PIO for my cycle and for the ...I am currently doing PIO for my cycle and for the first time ever am giving my own shots. Watched some youtube video's and just did it. Actually painfree when I do it vs. the hubster. You can do it! Ice for 10 minutes first, quick jab and then heating pad after. It will be worth it in the end. <br />I hope they gave you two needles for each shot because you need one to draw it up and another to shot yourself up :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532456271171506906.post-65871501907501393432012-03-28T10:35:01.625-04:002012-03-28T10:35:01.625-04:00So exciting! Hope your appointment this morning g...So exciting! Hope your appointment this morning goes great. I didn't take PIO with my IVF cycle but with my other meds the doc told me to beware of icing before/after because it thickens the medicine and doesn't allow it to disperse once it's injected. It stats to reason that people who ice would then get a big knot. On the flip side I've heard heat does amazing things. I guess that's reasonable since PIO is oil based and the heat would thin it and allow it to disperse easier.someday-soonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06347835900888933013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532456271171506906.post-29175489729321261242012-03-27T15:34:34.607-04:002012-03-27T15:34:34.607-04:00I had no real problems with the PIO as well. I rec...I had no real problems with the PIO as well. I recommend a heating pad after. My doc said it helps to dissipate the oil. Cold after the shot would keep it from being very effective. <br /><br />Just don't stress too much. The tension is worse than the shots.Lissiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17988868211365913029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532456271171506906.post-13664738823756678062012-03-27T14:31:49.441-04:002012-03-27T14:31:49.441-04:00I think I prefer the PIO to the suppositories - in...I think I prefer the PIO to the suppositories - in fact I asked for PIO this FET cycle. So I'm someone who has a good story from PIO! Granted, I freaked out seeing those huge needles again too - but I find a once a day shot sooo much better than 3-4/day goopy, drippy suppositories. I find it much less painful and much easier to inject myself with the PIO too. My DH was very squeamish/uncertain of himself administering my shots, so I just began doing it myself, and honestly, we were both happier for it. So give it a try, and see how it goes. <br /><br />And my hints for PIO was to warm a heating pad up before you do the shot, do the shot (I never iced or anything, I think that cold just makes the PIO congeal more and hurt more) and rubbed/massaged the area for 2 minutes after injecting, then go sit on that warm heating pad for an episode of House Hunters. I never had any lumps and only minor soreness. I also heard walking up and down the stairs a few times gets the muscle moving and disperses the PIO, which also helps prevent any lumps. <br /><br />Good luck TeeJay!! 10 freakin' days!!!Piehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07331859341593997811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532456271171506906.post-52415944918012346642012-03-27T13:46:24.747-04:002012-03-27T13:46:24.747-04:00Good Luck! The PIO injections aren't all that...Good Luck! The PIO injections aren't all that bad. I did them with my first IVF. I would do them again too if I knew my husband would be home for the administration of the shot.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316511791499949824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532456271171506906.post-30861468315857495222012-03-27T13:39:09.719-04:002012-03-27T13:39:09.719-04:00I'm nervous about the PIO shots too. I took th...I'm nervous about the PIO shots too. I took the progesterone vaginally during our last DE cycle and pregnancy. I'll be eager to read how it goes for you.<br /> <br />We had to do the deles.trogen shot for our mock cycle with the US clinic. Mr. A administered them every 3 days and it went very well (it actually didn't hurt too much at all). Actually, when we visited the clinic in January, the nurse had him practice giving me the injection with saline). Maybe that's an option for you and your DH?<br /><br />I'm really excited for you!Augustahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01257478728772841767noreply@blogger.com