PIO

The Progesterone In Oil (PIO) was not half as bad as I thought it would be.  I really worked myself up for disaster!  LOL

The bottle went into my bra this morning to start warming.  But I was such a nervous wreck over it that I needed to get it done faster.  I ended up placing it in a cup of warm water.  Again I googled tips and watched the videos... Stared all woozy at the needle for a while.  My friend came into my office to help me.  The idea was that I would try it first and if I could just not do it I would have her do it. 

We decided that placing ice on the area was not a good idea and I am not sure why it is widely recommended.  If you ice it, then the oil thickens up in the needle not only making it harder to pass through but then it goes into your muscle cold.  I can't imagine that would be pleasant.

I filled up the syringe with the oil and then mapped out a good spot on my upper right butt cheek.  Quickly swabbing the area with alcohol I did not hesitate and just went for it - slowly plunging it in.  The initial sting did not last long and it did not hurt the whole 2.5 inches going in.  When I was all the way to the bottom the the needle I started pressing on the syringe.  It was a very slow hard process to get the oil out of the needle and into my muscle.  It took about 30 seconds.  Once complete, I did not bleed at all!  The slow ache afterwards (still 6 hours later) is what is the worst part, and it is not that bad.  I rubbed it for two minutes and now rub it every time I feel it just to make sure.  Right now it just feels like a bruise but there is no evidence that I even gave myself a shot other than a tiny little red pin mark.

While I don't look forward to doing it again, I am now okay with it and not scared.  The pain is absolutely bareable.  It would hurt worse to pinch myself!

I also started the Medrol and cut back to two pills of estrace.  I can't believe by Monday morning this will all be complete!  Then it is on to the next hurdle - the 2WW!!!

I have news on the Eggies too.  But I need to talk with hubby before I post anything.  With him being offshore right now it is important to me that he hears any baby news first.  I am sure he would appreciate it too!!!