A day of stimulation !

First day of injections has arrived.
We decided to start with the pen first (Gonal F) as it seemed the easier one
The pen already contains the medication, so we turned the dial on the end to the correct dose (225 in my case), took a needle out of the packaging and fitted it on. A pinch of the skin in the stomach to lift it, needle in at 90 degree angle and pressed the end of then pen. It clicked about 5 times then would not go any further. It was harder to push than expected. Hubby did it for me, and it was fine!

Next the Menopur. The two syringes of liquid had to be added to the vial of powder and mixed. This will now be used for several doses. One new syringe fill it to 225 from the vial, and then inject same as the pen.

Hubby found this easier, as the syringe was easier to hold, the pen seems to slip a little as you dont have anything to grip. I felt the needle slightly more with this one, but again, it was fine. I was relieved to get the first one out of the way. Now we've done it once I know we can do it again. ... Phew  Perhaps I am not such a wuss afterall. It's amazing what your mind can overcome when it is important enough.