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JustATwinkle
LIF Infant
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Does anyone have tips or tricks for subq injections? ie: videos on how to, etc? I have to call my RE this week...we start injections in 8 days and they haven't given any instructions yet! Feeling like we wont know what to do! Any info is appreciated. TIA!
Message edited 9/2/2012 9:02:03 AM.
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LIRascal
drama. daily.
Member since 3/11 7287 total posts
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Michelle
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Re: injections
SubQ is a really small needle, so the first thing is that visually, it is so much less horrifying than Intramuscular/IM injections
Second, having a nurse show you and practice with you is wonderful- there is nothing like the human touch. In the past (not for IF) I had to take an injection weekly, so at first, I practiced a lot on a firm (non-ripe) tomato, and used water as a drawing liquid.
Breathe, relax, practice. You'll see it's not as big a deal as you thought. Good Luck!  
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| Posted 9/2/12 9:21 AM |
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Re: injections
If you go to Freedom Fertility Pharmacy website they have videos that show you that were really helpful for us when we started, good luck!
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AugustMom
LIF Adolescent
Member since 5/11 743 total posts
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Christine
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injections
Once I knew what meds I was taking, I watched a you tube video. The thought of them are much worse. They are small needles and once you do the first one, you will be a pro! Good luck!
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| Posted 9/2/12 7:58 PM |
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01ellie
LIF Adult
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Re: injections
Posted by AugustMom
Once I knew what meds I was taking, I watched a you tube video. The thought of them are much worse. They are small needles and once you do the first one, you will be a pro! Good luck!
exactly this! i searched for videos on youtube once i knew what meds i was taking, it made the anticipation of not knowing what to expect alot better. After the first day or two i was a pro at giving myself the shots.
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| Posted 9/2/12 8:53 PM |
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gina409
TWINS!
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Re: injections
yeo def you tube,they have a million
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| Posted 9/2/12 10:44 PM |
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JustATwinkle
LIF Infant
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Re: injections
Thanks everyone! Searching youtube now!
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PitterPatter11
Baby Boy is Here!
Member since 5/11 7612 total posts
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Momma <3
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injections
Don't freak out. I am sure a nurse will show you what you need to do. At my CD 20 appointment, they showed me everything I needed to know. After that, they will be totally easy to do. Like the other posters said, there are a lot of youtube videos.
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