tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761683084567008890.post466435435957287996..comments2015-07-13T18:32:36.604+01:00Comments on Haisla's Adventures in Endoland: Confessions of the needle phobicHaislahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00447101581192623859noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761683084567008890.post-4611973979455332782014-08-26T20:32:16.684+01:002014-08-26T20:32:16.684+01:00Thanks so much for your comments. This needles thi...Thanks so much for your comments. This needles thing is really making me feel like such a wuss, and is getting me down a bit, so it's nice to know I'm not alone in the needlephobics anonymous group.. <br /><br />And LabMonkey, you hit the nail on its head - the thought that some people actually fall pregnant just after one night of fun.. This couldn't be further from fun if it tried..!!<br /><br />I think taking things "one needle at a time" is a good idea. I actually feel so much better now that the needles have taken a back seat for at least one full cycle. If this one fails though, they'll be out again in October. Ouch.xxHaislahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00447101581192623859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761683084567008890.post-16441450344995016622014-08-22T22:31:01.693+01:002014-08-22T22:31:01.693+01:00It always just seems so insulting that we have to ...It always just seems so insulting that we have to do these painful things to get something that should just require something fun. <br />It sucks to have to use needles and it must suck so much more to have to when you really hate them! I feel for you, and am keeping my fingers crossed for you this cycle!<br /><br />The if is the worst. Sure, this will all be worth it. IF. I really believe we'll get there. Be good to yourself the next few weeks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761683084567008890.post-62895410536736224992014-08-22T05:38:52.312+01:002014-08-22T05:38:52.312+01:00I hated them. My advice is to take it one day at ...I hated them. My advice is to take it one day at a time and not project too far ahead.... This cycle could be your winning ticket to a baby. And if it 'a not , then you and DH can regroup and make some more informed decisions then.<br /><br />Hang in there. You're doing great!<br /><br />From a fellow needle phobeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14896931627340645963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761683084567008890.post-30697462079354780672014-08-21T08:13:58.885+01:002014-08-21T08:13:58.885+01:00Thanks for your advice! Not sure I'll be ever ...Thanks for your advice! Not sure I'll be ever able to do the shots myself (although never say never!) however, since I haven't seen a gonal-f needle, I might yet change my mind. I will ask the RE (if this one fails and we have to go for more treatments) whether gonal-f is available via the NHS.<br /><br />The menopur needle is pretty average size and therefore M has graciously been doing the shots, and done them thankfully very well. It's just the sweaty anticipation and the stomach turning nature of the whole event. I think you're right though, if I could feel more in control, it probably would be better!xxHaislahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00447101581192623859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761683084567008890.post-57372452276173552542014-08-21T01:14:51.920+01:002014-08-21T01:14:51.920+01:00You're taking your shots in the bottom, right?...You're taking your shots in the bottom, right? I still hate that part with a passion. The trigger shot still makes me nervous and sweaty. <br /><br />However, I might suggest to ask for an injection (like gonal-f) that you can administer yourself. You might think that suggestion is crazy but honestly, being in control made the world of difference to me. The injection needle is positively tiny and you do it right in your stomach. It might sound awful but it truly is a total breeze. <br /><br />Nothing we can do about the trigger shot (I asked). That still has to be done in the bottom which means I have to trust someone else to do it for me (the last one my husband did for me took three attempts - he was in my bad books!). <br /><br />I would at least ask because I think you'll agree that when you're in control of the shot, it is less scary. <br /><br />Also, the first time I did gonal-f alone, I just expected to let my husband do it while I closed by eyes. But I started getting it ready and said to myself "no, I can do this". And, I was right.<br /><br />Good luck!RHMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11288679777324292266noreply@blogger.com