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Can I do this?

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OK ladies,
As many of you know, I have been doing suprefact shots at night, but being the baby that I am, my DH has been giving them to me. He is away tonight and tomorrow so I have the OK to go to a local clinic and they will give me my shot. I am such a baby. I should be able to do this myself, but it hurts so much while the liquid is going in and I have several bruises. I am trying to buck up the courage to do it. Any tips?
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ice the spot before you get the shot - I've heard this helps - Good Luck!
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by the way - you can do this - just keep thinking of that end result :)
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OK, being the wimp I am I ended up going to the clinic and it DID NOT HURT. Not sure what my poor DH has been doing, but it sure felt different. The DR had me lie down and that really helped. Thanks Janice for your advice.
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Ice first and biting something helps. I always found it less painful if I was slightly leaning over a chair or something. Heat after feels good too!
I think if they go in slower it hurts more, also the spot they put it in seems to make a difference.
I am glad you had a clinic to do it for you. I dread the progesterone part of my next cycle.
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When we start ours DH has already said he willgive the shots but that goes for the 48 hrs he is home but then he is gone 24..not sure what I will do then. My neighbor is a ff also so maybe he can do it for me
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I was scared to give them to myself initially, but now it's a breeze. Ice for awhile and grit your teeth, pinch an area and there you go! It actually seemed to hurt less when I did it vs. DH. Maybe something about having some control over the whole thing. Good luck!
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Hi
You can do it, not that bad. If you decide to, make the area cold and then a hot compress afterwards.
All the best
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Thanks ladies, you are all the best!
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You can do it! Yes you can!
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I found pinching helps.
soojin
soojin
I ice for at least 5-10 minutes before giving my shot. Don't feel a thing. Then apply pressure and massage the area just a little after you pull the needle out. Hope this helps.
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