IVF diaries pt 21 | officially making our final numbers, getting ready for PIO shots & having doubts

[@katiem5713]

Honestly so proud of you for calling and double checking the placement, it’s tough to speak up for ourselves sometimes but after all the time and effort you’ve put in of course you want to make sure everything’s done properly. Praying for you during this exciting but nerve wracking process! ❤

[@TiffanieMichelle]

@@katiem5713 thank you so much! ❤️❤️ One thing I’ve learned is definitely to advocate for myself!

[@TiffanieMichelle]

AHH its really happening!! one step closer to our transfer!!

[@BarbiCosplay]

❤❤ congratulations this is exciting!!

[@TiffanieMichelle]

@@BarbiCosplay thank you so much!! So exciting!! ❤️🙌🏻

[@christinehicks3970]

Baby dust!!!

[@A_Vets_Life]

Praying for everything to go well 💛

[@TiffanieMichelle]

@@A_Vets_Life thank you so much!! ❤️

[@DillonTaraPayne]

We're getting ready to start our IVF journey hopefully next month, so I have loved watching your experience. I have a cousin who has 4 kids via IVF and she said some tips for the PIO is that she would put the meds in her bra to warm them up before injecting. And I've seen in other vlogs that for that injection it is better to sit on a warming pad prior to vs icing...warming helps distribute the oil better. And I heard that you should massage the oil in, move legs, etc. Wish you all the best!

[@TiffanieMichelle]

@@DillonTaraPayne wishing you the best of luck on your journey! Thank you for your support on mine! ❤️❤️ and thank you for those tips!!

[@sarahwilson217]

I don’t blame you one bit for asking questions about the placement of the circle. Every detail of this process is very important!! It’s a whole embryo we’re talking about! Hoping the transfer goes/went perfect!

[@TiffanieMichelle]

@@sarahwilson217 that’s exactly how I felt! Thank you so much! ❤️❤️

[@Xoxoquan]

😂 the doctor definitely drew it in the wrong place!! But you are correct on where to put it!! I have hit a nerve before by being too far center! Do not inject there ! The best trick I learned was to feel for the muscle… flex your leg out and feel where the muscle flex! Good luck 🎉

[@TiffanieMichelle]

@@Xoxoquan omgosh that is my fear to hit a nerve! Thank you so much!! ❤️

[@Xoxoquan]

@ it does heal but it’s awful!! And a month a later I feel like it’s still not 100%

[@rachellantrip4478]

You were right to be worried about that spot! You’re just trying to make sure you do it right. Baby dust your way babe!!!

[@TiffanieMichelle]

@@rachellantrip4478 absolutely I just wanted everything to be right! Lol and thank you so much!! ❤️❤️

[@TiffanieMichelle]

if you have any suggestions on PIO injection spots, please feel free to leave it in the comments! 😅

[@sland6428]

I always paid more for the numbing patches 😅 made it so much easier for me

[@TiffanieMichelle]

@ omgosh I haven’t heard of this!! I’m going to ask my clinic! lol

[@amberg4775]

They basically need to go right into your back love handles area. Right above the butt cheeks and off to the side slightly if that makes sense😅

[@TiffanieMichelle]

@@amberg4775 yes ok that’s around where I was thinking too! Thank you!

[@christinehicks3970]

Walk around about 10 minutes in your house while rubbing the oil in so it's not too thick in one spot. I hated the ice trick...it felt really bad the next day.

[@alh2116]

You are okay asking questions. You should. Prayers for this will be your year 🙏

[@TiffanieMichelle]

@@alh2116 I definitely ask questions but never want to be an inconvenience haha 😅

[@alh2116]

@TiffanieMichelle Yes it can be hard. I am praying this year is your year. I just love how positive you have been it's wonderful. Lots of prayers and hugs 🙏 coming your way ❤️

[@mandym1419]

I’m so excited for your transfer!! All the positivity, prayers and baby dust your way!!! 💕💕

[@TiffanieMichelle]

@@mandym1419 thank you so much!! 🥰❤️❤️

[@kayleegamst3236]

Split your butt check in 4 quadrants and above your butt crack to far upper quadrant and that’s the “safe” zone. Also, numbing cream helps so much, I just bought mine off of Amazon. Also, make sure you keep all the weight off of the side you are injecting so the muscle is more relaxed.

[@TiffanieMichelle]

@@kayleegamst3236 these are great tips!! Thank you so much!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@arika1585]

I was in a lot of pain for the first 2 weeks of PIO shots. It was hard to walk or do any movement at all. But the pain went away after 2 weeks. Good luck on your embryo transfer, can’t wait for your next video!

[@TiffanieMichelle]

@@arika1585 I’ve heard they can be a pain in the butt.. literally lol sorry bad joke! Haha but thanks for the warning! And thank you so much for your support on this journey! ❤️

[@Janelle_xo]

When I did PiO my circles were huge, because they told me to pick a different location every time to avoid too much soreness or bruising. Mine went from the top of my jeans pocket like you’re showing but it went as low as your circles - it’s a large surface area, and the needles are quite large as well, that even in that circle you’re going to be getting your glute muscle regardless, so you really should be okay!

[@TiffanieMichelle]

@@Janelle_xo hoping not to get too bruised up from them! Thank you so much for sharing your experience!

[@kcmusings]

I'm so incredibly hopeful that your transfer will go wonderful! God is good❤❤ All of this information is also extremely helpful for when I have to do the same so thank you!

[@TiffanieMichelle]

@@kcmusings thank you so much! God is so good! 🙌🏻❤️ and I’m so glad sharing my journey might help you on yours 🥹❤️❤️

[@carliemineau4208]

I start PIO tomorrow morning for our transfer on 1/2! I feel like your idea of finding your hip bone and injecting it more in the “love handle” region is what I’ve seen, too. Now I am curious others thoughts as well!

[@TiffanieMichelle]

@@carliemineau4208 ah how exciting! Good luck! But right!? I feel like these are way too low! lol

[@shasia0785]

I got numbing cream help with the shot blocker

[@TiffanieMichelle]

@@shasia0785 I do have numbing cream! Did it help for you?

[@shasia0785]

@TiffanieMichelle yes it did i also did use the auto injector I think it worked well but my husband didn't like it

[@Sarahlane778]

Lol, you're like me. I have an upcoming surgery in like 12 days and am asking them so many questions, then when they answer I'm more confused! 😂

[@TiffanieMichelle]

@@Sarahlane778 I just need to know all the things! 😂

[@KelnikaBanks]

Okay so my girlfriend and I will be using a donor to get pregnant. When you do natural fresh swimmers do we wait or put it directly in?

[@TiffanieMichelle]

@@KelnikaBanks you should consult a doctor

[@dedepaul1]

So glad you questioned the placement of the circles, they are way too low! I am a nurse (of 40 years) and have given tons of shots in my career! Dividing the buttock into quarters and giving in the upper outer quadrant is the correct place. Another way is to have your husband put his thumb at the top of the butt crack and spread his finger out over your cheek. He would give it between the pointer finger and middle finger.

[@TiffanieMichelle]

@@dedepaul1 thank you so much that is very helpful!! ❤️

[@MichelleMartinez-o8z]

That spot is to low for the PIO, wishing you all the best, praying this Transfer works

[@TiffanieMichelle]

@@MichelleMartinez-o8z I think so too! lol thank you so much!! ❤️

[@jamaicanbeauty3918]

Get a nurse to do it. Drs don’t give meds. It’s the RMA nurse that did mine n it’s by the hip bone. I had my hubby did it first n then I felt better do it my self . Where he drew it is wrong boo

[@Melissa22-]

Lol I was just thinking that (doctors don’t give the shots/meds)

[@TiffanieMichelle]

@@jamaicanbeauty3918 great idea!! lol thank you! ❤️

[@TaylorW1818]

Your doctor is so silly for putting the circles too low. 🤣 they are FAR too low. Your thumb (with your hand on your hip bone) - is the perfect spot!! You’ll want to just poke a little bit with your fingers each time before you inject (before wiping with alcohol pads) to make sure you are not hitting your pelvic or hip bone- but you found the perfect spot with your thumb. Like I mentioned it before, just stay away from the center of your butt cheek (even if you’re up high) - because your sciatic nerve is right close to the middle of each bum cheek. - looking at anatomy diagrams to show where the sciatic is, helped me A LOT to choose where to inject. I promise it gets easier and a lot less scary! You got this girl!!!❤️❤️❤️ please reach out if you have questions!!

[@TiffanieMichelle]

@@TaylorW1818 lol! I thought I was going crazy to question him! lol thank you so much!! And I really appreciate that! 🥹❤️❤️

[@TaylorW1818]

@ no! Not at all!! Never feel crazy or silly for asking questions! If you’re unsure, always ask and keep asking until you’re comfortable with the information you have! Also, I need to add on top of my millions of other tips and side notes about PIO- expect your bum cheeks to go numb😅 both of mine at 9w3d pregnant are completely numb, my left is so numb I can’t feel any sensation on it when I touch it or scratch it.. I can however still feel the tiny pinch of the needles going in- Numbness is TOTALLY normal- it will go away after a few weeks to a few months after stopping PIO. ☺️

[@sandrahassan9865]

I feel like your circles are way too low and you are right on where you think you should inject them! Thats where I did for all my transfers and it was good!

[@TiffanieMichelle]

@@sandrahassan9865 thank you!! I just couldn’t get over how low they felt!! lol

[@MR100DARKER]

Divide your one of your buttocks in four and use the top right quarter. Divide that one in four again and inject in the middle of that one. I hope this helps

[@TiffanieMichelle]

@@MR100DARKER thank you! that’s what I had heard before and those circles definitely don’t fall in that upper region! lol

[@andieh5790]

As long as it's not below your butt crack, it should be ok. For me, they felt my front hip, felt the muscles and chose the best spot.

[@TiffanieMichelle]

@@andieh5790 these circles were just below the crack. I knew they were too low! lol