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Bxgell2
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Beth
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For those of you scared of the IV
I have a PSA...
I was beyond stressed out about this morning's retrieval, only because of the IV.
Well, my nurse was absolutely PHENOMENAL. I mean, really, just phenomenal.
To ease my anxiety, she rubbed a numbing cream on my arm where the IV would go, and put a heating pad on to make the vein pop up a little so it wouldn't be difficult to find.
20 minutes later, she turned on the TV to distract me, laid the bed all the way down and put in the IV, which I didn't even feel because my arm was numb.
So, for my fellow IV freaks, it's definitely something to consider, and ask for, when the day comes 
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LisaW
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Re: For those of you scared of the IV
so, how did it go?
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| Posted 11/6/08 11:05 AM |
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Bxgell2
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Re: For those of you scared of the IV
Posted by LisaW
so, how did it go?
 I mistakenly thought I could sneak that on without anyone really noticing, huh?
It went ok - 9 eggs were retrieved. Now I wait with baited breath for the fertilization report 
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| Posted 11/6/08 11:07 AM |
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Kissy331
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Re: For those of you scared of the IV
I am so glad you posted this! I am scared of the IV & now I know what to ask for!!!
9 is a good number!!!!  How are you feeling afterwards???
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| Posted 11/6/08 11:12 AM |
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LisaW
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Re: For those of you scared of the IV
I was waiting to hear how my weight loss twin did 
Hopefully I can be a retrieval twin as well!
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| Posted 11/6/08 11:18 AM |
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Bxgell2
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Re: For those of you scared of the IV
Posted by Kissy331
I am so glad you posted this! I am scared of the IV & now I know what to ask for!!!
9 is a good number!!!! How are you feeling afterwards???
DEFINITELY ask for it - it took away any sensation so all I had to do was turn my head. I was shocked when she said she was done because I seriously never felt a thing.
I feel a little crampy, and it hurts to pee because they used a catheter, but in the grand scheme of things, it's really nothing at all - you will be fine 
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Bxgell2
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Beth
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Re: For those of you scared of the IV
Posted by LisaW
I was waiting to hear how my weight loss twin did
Hopefully I can be a retrieval twin as well!
I hope so too!! 
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| Posted 11/6/08 11:21 AM |
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mom2mgn
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Re: For those of you scared of the IV
All I have to say is......
I TOLD YOU SO!!!!!
I'm glad it went well. 9 is a great number!!! I had 9 last time and even with severe MF, we had 3 fertilize. Quality over quantity!!!
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| Posted 11/6/08 11:42 AM |
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Daisy32
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Re: For those of you scared of the IV
Great news Beth!!!! I'm so happy the retrieval brought you so many eggs!!!
Message edited 11/6/2008 11:44:51 AM.
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MrsS518
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Re: For those of you scared of the IV
Posted by Bxgell2
Posted by Kissy331
I am so glad you posted this! I am scared of the IV & now I know what to ask for!!!
9 is a good number!!!! How are you feeling afterwards???
DEFINITELY ask for it - it took away any sensation so all I had to do was turn my head. I was shocked when she said she was done because I seriously never felt a thing.
I feel a little crampy, and it hurts to pee because they used a catheter, but in the grand scheme of things, it's really nothing at all - you will be fine
ahh a catheter!! Does everyone have to have that? Were you up when it was in? I'm soo scared and will be def asking for what you had next week for mine!! I'm so happy you got 9!! That's a good number. I hope you feel better soon. Are you on bed rest for a few days? What RE office do you go too I'm sorry for all the questions I'm just a mess here thinking this will be me next week!! When do you get your report back? I wish you the best of luck!!!
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LaurenExp
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Re: For those of you scared of the IV
Sounds great, Beth!!!
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| Posted 11/6/08 1:35 PM |
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Bxgell2
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Re: For those of you scared of the IV
Posted by MrsS518
ahh a catheter!! Does everyone have to have that? Were you up when it was in? I'm soo scared and will be def asking for what you had next week for mine!! I'm so happy you got 9!! That's a good number. I hope you feel better soon. Are you on bed rest for a few days? What RE office do you go too I'm sorry for all the questions I'm just a mess here thinking this will be me next week!! When do you get your report back? I wish you the best of luck!!!
I'm not too sure if everyone has to do it - I got the impression only one of the doctors from my practice uses it, actually. But it's ok because I was already out by the time they put it in - and the discomfort from it is all but gone at this point. They asked that I stay home today and tomorrow, but said I can go to work tomorrow if I need to, though my supervisor is really nice and is letting me work from home so I'm just opting to do that instead.
I live in the Philly 'burbs so it's unlikely you know my practice 
Fertilization report comes tomorrow morning, and transfer is likely on Sunday.
Good luck and I'm only a few steps ahead of you so if you have any questions, ask away!
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MrsS518
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Re: For those of you scared of the IV
Posted by Bxgell2
Posted by MrsS518
ahh a catheter!! Does everyone have to have that? Were you up when it was in? I'm soo scared and will be def asking for what you had next week for mine!! I'm so happy you got 9!! That's a good number. I hope you feel better soon. Are you on bed rest for a few days? What RE office do you go too I'm sorry for all the questions I'm just a mess here thinking this will be me next week!! When do you get your report back? I wish you the best of luck!!!
I'm not too sure if everyone has to do it - I got the impression only one of the doctors from my practice uses it, actually. But it's ok because I was already out by the time they put it in - and the discomfort from it is all but gone at this point. They asked that I stay home today and tomorrow, but said I can go to work tomorrow if I need to, though my supervisor is really nice and is letting me work from home so I'm just opting to do that instead.
I live in the Philly 'burbs so it's unlikely you know my practice
Fertilization report comes tomorrow morning, and transfer is likely on Sunday.
Good luck and I'm only a few steps ahead of you so if you have any questions, ask away!
thank you for being so nice and answering all my dumb questions! I'll def be fm-ing with questions lol I wish you tons of luck!!!!!!!
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| Posted 11/6/08 5:30 PM |
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-BabyMiracle-
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Re: For those of you scared of the IV
I am so glad you had a good experience!!!
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Diana712
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Re: For those of you scared of the IV
Beth I have been waiting for this!! 9 beautiful eggs... Lord bless them and keep them safe in the palms of your hands.. Amen... I am so proud of you girl!!
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