Hi there -
I just completed my first egg retrieval (IVF #1) yesterday, 2/24. Like you, I have a SEVERE fear of needles...no joke, I can handle just about anything else, but needles, and have been this way since I was a child. In fact, I couldn't even have my
DH administer the injections, as he is just as afraid as I am (plus, I could get mad at him vs. a medical professional I couldn't!). My fertility center made arrangements to have me come in every day (and sometimes twice / day, depending on if blood work and ultrasound were also needed) to have the injections administered by one of their nurses. This took off a ton of stress on my side and I'd highly recommend asking if this is possible for you. My injections were given every afternoon around 3-3:30pm - and even for my HCG injection that had to be timed perfectly, I was able to come in at 9:30pm and meet one of the nurses.
Hey, it's worth the ask, if you are as afraid of needles as I am!
My stats so far:
Me: 34 (will be 35 in 1 month),
DH: 35.
TC for almost 5 years now.
3 failed IUI's with Clomid.
IVF #1 hormone injections began on 2/13.
They are unsure of what the issue is with my fertility - but it is
not my
DH. I've had practically every test possible run and everything checked out perfect. Well, until now. Was told yesterday they recovered 22 eggs - which was fantastic news! However, just received a call this morning, saying that not one of them fertilized...not one. 15 of the eggs are mature and considered "perfect" - so they now believe this is where my fertility problems exists. They are going to attempt a rescue ICSI (actual injection of the sperm into the egg itself) today - and I'll know more tomorrow.
Anyhow - just wanted to let you know that you're not in this alone. Frankly, I'm just as tired of hearing / seeing everyone around me getting pregnant and that "it's in the water" - when it clearly isn't. As well, I'm having just as hard a time with those that are going through IVF - but have successfully achieved having a baby prior to their treatment. I wish there was a forum for those that have been
TTC for years, without ANY success so far...and I know that sounds bad, but I'd be grateful to just have ONE!
I wish you the best of luck!