I got these in the mail today. The blade on these suckers is at least 1.5" and it's very fat. Trying to remind myself to keep my eye on the prize, but OMG!!!
Yikes! If you don't mind my asking, what's it for? If you'd rather not say, I'll just assume it's necessary for a healthy baby and mind my own business. I'm sorry you have to use those!
Post by TrudyCampbell on Jun 25, 2013 19:30:11 GMT -5
You can do it! The first one will be the worst and then you'll get used to it. Where do you give the injection? I had to inject my own stomach while TTC and it wasn't bad at all (but I am/was also a nurse).
Emerson Kate, born 38w5d on 4/6/12 at 6:02 p.m., 5 lbs 13 oz and 18 3/4 inches. Lucas Matthew, born 39w5d on 4/11/14 at 8:20 a.m., 7 lbs 4 oz and 20 inches.
Yikes! If you don't mind my asking, what's it for? If you'd rather not say, I'll just assume it's necessary for a healthy baby and mind my own business. I'm sorry you have to use those!
P17 is a progesterone supplement that can successfully reduce my chances of going into preterm labor again by roughly 30%. It's 1 injection per week from wks 16-36.
You can do it! The first one will be the worst and then you'll get used to it. Where do you give the injection? I had to inject my own stomach while TTC and it wasn't bad at all (but I am/was also a nurse).
Hi thanks! The MFM wants my DH to give them to me in my bum. I'm afraid he'll hit a bone that needle is so long.
Ok let's look at the positive: reduced risk of pre-term labor (HUGE bonus here), you won't have to do it yourself, it is going in your bum so you won't have to watch, it is only once a month (as opposed to weekly or daily) and it is only for 20 weeks.
Emerson Kate, born 38w5d on 4/6/12 at 6:02 p.m., 5 lbs 13 oz and 18 3/4 inches. Lucas Matthew, born 39w5d on 4/11/14 at 8:20 a.m., 7 lbs 4 oz and 20 inches.
The ice trick will help, but there is also a numbing cream I used to have to use for injections in my stomach (I can't remember if I needed a prescription or not). I'm not sure if it's safe for pregnancy, but it might be worth asking if you're nervous. I've been a type one diabetic for over 10 years and I still freak out about needles sometimes!
You can do it lady! I remember the switch from my Lovenox to Heparin came with big fat scary needlies. It only took 1 or 2 to get used to them. It was twice a day in my belly. Eye on the prize!!
It's not that bad! I promise. They have to be thick because the solution is thick. It helps that you can't actually watch it going in. It also needs to be in the rear/hip area, so there's little chance of a bone being hit.
Trust me, you can do it. All you do is drop your drawers and hold still.
I know! But how can you relax when that's about to stab you in the bum?!
Sometimes my H would do my stomach injections (lovenox - blood thinner) and I would look away. He would just chat to me about nothing in particular so I had no idea when it was coming. It worked most of the time.
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Ill have to find something gossipy to talk about so I'm extra distracted!
Ok let's look at the positive: reduced risk of pre-term labor (HUGE bonus here), you won't have to do it yourself, it is going in your bum so you won't have to watch, it is only once a month (as opposed to weekly or daily) and it is only for 20 weeks.
YOU CAN DO THIS!
Thanks!! It's actually weekly but at least it's not daily!
Post by orriskitten on Jun 25, 2013 20:27:49 GMT -5
I'm sorry you have to do those! I overcame a paralyzing fear of needles and sooo get how scary they are! I heard somewhere that the only pain you feel is when you break the skin. I always thought of that while I was doing my injections (and don't any of you dare tell me it isn't true or else I'll never face getting an insulin pump!!) and it helped keep me in a good place.
I was with a lot of ladies getting their P17 shots while I was getting NST/BPPs during my pg and none of them said it was bad! It'll be a breeze and then you can brag to your LO what you did for them
Post by creamsiclechica on Jun 25, 2013 21:07:40 GMT -5
You are super strong and dedicated as a momma (we know that for a fact, you've proven it a million times over), so you've got this! This is just another level that proves how absolutely awesome you are!
This may sound lame but it works for me when needles or pain is involved. I totally sing my abc's. My mom used to make us sing it when she put our earrings in.
A tip: don't do a lot of walking the first day you get it. You get used to it after a while, but the first shot (or maybe first couple of shots) can make you a little sore that day. It helps if you have someone who knows how to give a shot well.
Also, prepare your H for some possible hormone reactions. Mine weren't too bad, but I did notice an effect.