I was so nervous to give myself a shot. Jake was really supportive and helped me feel better about it. He even offered to give me the shot even though he doesn't like needles. In the end it ended up being easier for me to give myself the shot. Jacob gave me a big hug from behind and I stuck the needle in my belly. It really didn't turn out that bad. The needle is small and short and doesn't hurt that much. It is just so weird to watch myself put it inside me.On day 10, I went in for an ultra sound and the Dr. looked at the eggs to see how many of them there was and to see if they were ready to be fertilized. I am so glad to now be doing ultra sounds. It takes all of the guess work out of knowing whether we timed the artificial insemination right. It also creates more confidence that things are working when you can look at the screen and see the eggs.
I had 3 eggs that were a good size and ready. That night at 12:30 am I had to inject a shot of HCG. This is neccessary because we confused my body by taking the FSH. The HCG will force the eggs to get released and be ready and waiting for the sperm during IUI (artificial insemination).
Even though, we are taking a more aggressive route, Jacob and I are still doubtful that it will work. We have been waiting so long that it just seems like we won't ever get pregnant. I don't really think we will never have children, but I will definitely be surprised and grateful when it does happen.
Anyhow, we both think we will probably have to do invitro. The scary thing about invitro, besides the cost, is the toll it takes on your body. It is so stringent everything you have to do just to prep your body for invitro. I have heard the shot I have to inject myself with on invitro hurts like h*%& and it has to go in the bum.
Our game plan is to do the less expensive FSH injections 3 more cycles then if I am still not pregnant we will start invitro.
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