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@SweetiePie: Is there an IVF nurse/line you can call tonight? Tomorrow morning is probably still fine because a lot of places count the next day as CD1 if you get AF at night or in the evening. If you don't get to talk to them, I would just count on going in tomorrow morning and taking some of each type of injectible with you. My first appt of an IVF or injectible cycle has always been on CD2 so I'm sure you'll be fine! Good luck!

@spaniellove: thanks so much for responding! I wasn't given any special kind of line. I called the usual number this afternoon and the only option was to page an on call doctor. That just seemed a little drastic to me.
I'm sure tomorrow morning will be fine. I'll still be within 24 hours of starting my period, so that's still day 1, right? That's how I'm calming myself down at least
Now that I think about it even more, the only hours they gave me for when my period starts is 7am-8:30am every day. So that must be when they want you to come in, regardless.
I just can't believe it's all happening!!! I'm so excited and scared right now. To think that I might start injecting myself as soon as tomorrow is so WEIRD!

@SweetiePie: I wish I had some advice for you! I was on birth control the month before IVF. I stopped my pills the day I started Lupron and got my period a couple days later. I'm sure you are ok to wait until the morning though! A nurse taught me how to inject myself. It's very easy to learn. I'm excited for you!

@SweetiePie: Tomorrow morning does sound like the right time frame. Don't forget to take something to write down the instructions and dosages - it's so easy to forget the numbers It's super exciting, this is it!!

@Leialou: @twodoghouse: @spaniellove: @MrsKoala: Thanks so much for the support. I'm trying to temper my excitement because I keep thinking as if in 6-8 weeks I WILL be pregnant, possibly with twins, but obviously neither of those things are a done deal. Especially since I'm going to have a looooot of bad eggs. Its just so hard to not get excited!

@twodoghouse: You know, I'm not really sure what's supposed to happen tomorrow. I know that they said they'd tell me how much of each med and when, so I guess they have to do some kind of test to determine that, if they don't know already? I've been assuming bloodwork and an ultrasound.

@spaniellove: I know, I'm so afraid of messing something up! Fortunately, they gave me a sheet that names all of the drugs I'm on, and on the back is a chart/schedule by cycle day and they're going to write in exact dosage and times for at least the first few days.
Question, since you said to take in one of each injectable tomorrow - what should I do about the Gonal F Pen? It needs to stay refrigerated, right? Do I just put it in a thermal bag with ice? What if I have to take it to work with me after? I'm so afraid of ruining a dose!

@SweetiePie: I haven't used Gonal-F, but IIRC they don't do anything with your actual meds besides hold them when they teach you? They might have a Gonal-F pen there to use for demontrations; don't risk ruining your precious meds!

@Shutterbug: thanks How are you doing?

@spaniellove: @justdarling: Ok that's smart. I'll leave it at home. I already have a bag with everything else ready to go! Early morning!

I have a zillion more questions, but I guess that's what the RE and nurses are for I'll give you ladies a break!

Night everyone! Off to dream of BFPs and Sticky Babies for all of us!

@Leialou: Excited for your FET coming up!!! When do you start meds?

@SweetiePie: how was your appointment this morning?

@Leialou: that's a lot less than a fresh transfer, right? And good call on the Valium.

@SweetiePie: Yes, how was it?

@Leialou: @LovelyPlum: @spaniellove: Thanks ladies I just saw your responses after my last post.

@Leialou: That's a lot of drugs! Rookie question - what is a "fresh cycle"?

@SweetiePie: That's a surprise that they told you to bring your meds and didn't do a demonstration for you. Have you watched any videos online, like these?
http://www.villagefertilitypharmacy.com/medications-and-video-injection-lessons

Good luck with your injections and I'm sure there are plenty of us here who can answer your questions too! I found it easier to use the Q-cap on the Menopur but I remember @Sweettooth found it easier not to, so whatever works for you!

@Apex: @Shutterbug: Thanks All of you ladies sure make a nervous IVF newbie feel like she isn't alone.

And, while I definitely have questions about the actual mechanics of administering the shots, I also have questions like...if I'm supposed to take both the Gonal-F and the Menopur in the evening, do I take them at the same time? Or do I have to space them out?
And, my dosage says 2 vials of menopur...so do I do 2 separate shots of menopur in one sitting? Or do I mix both into the same syringe and do ONE shot?
These are the two that make me the most nervous!

@SweetiePie: I would assume that you mix them and give your self one shot. I mixed 2 bravelle a and 1 menopur for one shot. That's definitely something you need to know! Do you have an IVF nurse coordinator at your clinic that you can call?

@SweetiePie: Bummer that the nurses didn't go over how to inject, but the online videos helped us a lot! I remember feeling really rushed in our first few appointments too, like I was cattle being herded! As you get closer to retrieval they will probably spend more time with you and give you more personalized instructions.

I used the Follistim pen, not Gonal F, but I did that and Menopur both at night only a few minutes apart. Just pick a new injection spot and alcohol swab in between! The pen meds are super easy, I'm sure you won't have any problems with that. Read some instructions/watch some videos on the Menopur, though. I think you have to inject that one slowly and maybe hold it in there for a couple seconds? So you'll want to make sure you know ahead of time how many seconds to wait and everything.

I also had to do 2 vials of Menopur. This is what the nurse instructed us to do: suck up the amount of liquid you need (sterile water or whatever it was - I'm recalling this from memory!) and inject into the Menopur powder. Swirl gently till the powder dissolved. Suck up all of the Menopur + liquid mixture from the first vial and inject into the next vial of Menopur powder. Swirl till dissolved. At that point I'm pretty sure we switched needle tips, then we sucked up all the liquid and injected. This one burns a little bit so I liked to ice ahead of time!

Good luck with the meds! It's nervewracking at first, but by the end you'll be a total pro! Fingers crossed for you!

@twodoghouse: @spaniellove: thank you both! I got a hold of a nurse at my RE office and she answered my questions. Now it's just the anxiety of waiting! I just want to do it now and be done with it. I'm sure the anticipation is the worst part. Once I know what to expect, it'll be cake.
I dreamt about injecting myself allll night. I had a really restless night of sleep. I'm starting to wonder if I have an overarching anxiety issue to take care of

@SweetiePie: That's great to hear! In the end they want you to be successful. You will do great and after running through it the first time and seeing all the moving parts I bet you'll feel better! Good luck tonight!

@SweetiePie: how were your injections? I'm sure you were a rockstar!