It's hardly the first time, but shooting up tiny amounts of expensive white powder still feels strange (as in, maybe I should keep an eye out for the police).
When so little of something costs so much, it can't be legal, right? Here's what $70 worth of hCG looks like. No, look closer. See a few flakes on the bottom of that one vial?
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All these meds are expensive; it's just more obvious when I'm reconstituting powder meds and see how little of the active ingredient is there. And I say this just because it made me laugh tonight to see those tiny, lonely flakes down there. Overall, I'm really not in a mood to complain.
With a no-stim cycle, this is the ONLY shot I need to do, and it went fine. I'm always extra careful with this one. What if I lose track of time and do it late? What if I don't hit quite the right spot (which, after all, requires a mirror)? God forbid, what if I drop and SPILL the stuff?! I've never had a problem, though (well, except for that one pair of pajamas).
The nurse told me to do the trigger at exactly 12:45 AM tonight—later than usual because the egg retrieval on Sunday will be a little later than usual. No problem. I'm just happy that it will be on a weekend, when there's much less chance of traffic delays.
It's getting real now. I'm excited.
Hi from ICLW! I am new to your blog, this is exciting!! I love you "maybe keep an eye out for the police" I am still giggling!! Sending thoughts and prayers that this is your time!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the good wishes, Jen!
DeleteHi from ICLW! Oh this is exciting for you girl!! I know what you mean about thinking in the back of your head if the police would ever show up...lol!
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Plus it was the middle of the night, which made the whole thing feel even shadier! :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck on this cycle. That stuff does look shady! I've never done injections but I'm looking forward to starting in the next couple of months.
ReplyDeleteI am truly impressed by what you're doing. Best of luck to you as well!
ReplyDeleteIt's so crazy to pay so much for so little! But if it gets you that take home baby, I guess that's worth a lot! :)
ReplyDeleteTOTALLY worth it, no doubt. And I really don't mean to complain about the cost -- it's so much less than a stimulated cycle. Something about those lonely little flakes waaaay down there on the bottom of the vial just cracked me up!
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