Saturday, September 17, 2011

Sometimes it's the little things...

In the eyes of many, this is a trivial post. But, for me...it is a BIG deal! On our last cycle, I gave myself Lupron injections daily without much fanfare. Unfortunately, this cycle has been very different. On Monday morning, I did my usual routine and grabbed the syringe out of the refrigerator. I stared at it for several seconds (maybe even a full minute) and just couldn't bring myself to do it. I guess you could say that my anxiety got the best of me! Adam came along and I handed him the syringe and said, "just do it please." He reluctantly gave me the shot and has done so all week.

This morning, I got up with the goal of making waffles and bacon for breakfast. I knew I needed to take the Lupron, but Adam was still in bed. I hated to wake him up, so I took the syringe out of the fridge. I prepped my skin, paused several seconds, and managed eventually to give myself the injection! Amazingly, it didn't even hurt or sting...which is what it usually does!

I'm thrilled with myself and hope this will be day 1 of many days to come of giving myself the Lupron. I feel a greater sense of accomplishment over this than I probably did graduating from college. Heck... In the scheme of things, college was WAY easier than this infertility stuff!

Today is already a great day...and it's just getting started. I'm heading to work now to round, finish up charts, and prepare a credentialling application. (Sounds fun doesn't it???) But, I feel quite accomplished in my morning. Sometimes it really is the little things...

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Should I send you a congrats card? lol. Good for you, Hope you have a great weekend.

Leslee

Amy Shelton said...

I am praying for great results for you and Adam!!!

Lynn said...

I keep you and Adam in my prayers. But I can totally understand the anxiety with self-injection--there is a lot more behind it than just sticking yourself with a needle.

Lynn

Teah said...

Hey! I'm proud of you! I still remember you passing out over a bed sore! HA!