You're doing great! I just did my first retrieval a couple of weeks ago and had some things work well for me with stims, if helpful: 1. People are mentioning ice in the comments and it REALLY helps. I iced for 5-10 minutes before injections and couldn't even feel the needle go in. 2. I would recommend sitting down and trying to pinch more belly fat, the more taut your skin is, the more painful the shot is. 3. The Menopur BURNS, but I read online that it burns less if you let it sit after mixing for at least 15 minutes, so I would mix that into the needle 15 minutes before I actually did the shot. It still burned but it wasn't HORRIBLE. Icing also helps the Menopur burn. 4. I thought AJ did great, but for me it was a lot easier to do the shots myself, I felt more in control of any potential pain and it was less scary than when my husband did it. And 5. Ask your doctor if you can take melatonin. Some people take that as an egg quality supplement during IVF anyway, but could be helpful for your sleep! Good luck!!
Rachel im not a doc but i am someone who has struggled with anxiety and chronic insomnia.I would consider asking your doctor about a temporary sleep aid, like Hydroxyzine (its like a stronger benadryl) or even anxiety/SSRI meds if you think you need them. Just know it's temporary stress that will go away with time/circumstance and you can get off the meds then. Also CBT for anxiety/therapy, and giving my problems to God helped me tremendously. Obviously also ask your doc about Zquil/benadryl. you got this!
Anxiety medication is great and although I’m not sure about the one You suggested, I know some of them shouldn’t be taken while pregnant or trying to conceive. Rachel- I suggest you take magnesium threonate and L Theanine for sleep and anxiety, magnesium glycinate and omega 3 for daily consumption are also helpful for anxiety/ depression. These are just supplements, but they’re incredibly helpful, life changing in fact.
yes magnesium is such a great place to start! it has been life changing for me as well. Always ask your doctor (you know this). goodluck rachel!@@sammyfy14
What you are experiencing Rachel, is reality. You are reminding me of when I had a hospital operation. I never remotely imagined beforehand the level of physical and emotional impact it would have on me. Keep persevering. You have the strength to endure suffering. I thought AJ did an admirable job with the injections.
starting at 11:35 I literally teared up through the whole montage of the injections - I could just picture your future child looking back on these videos and knowing how much they were wanted and loved. As for the insomnia, have you tried any sort of podcast or app with meditation? Continued prayers through this entire process - you have a whole army rooting and praying for you :)
I hope all goes well for you during this IVF treatment. I've never done IVF but went through 10 years of fertility issues and 2 miscarriages. My new favorite drink is the pumpkin Chai tea latte..its soooo good!
Thanks so much for sharing, Rachel. We know this is a sensitive topic for you and many but your sense of humor and AJ’s support makes it smooth. Enjoy the process, God bless you ❤️
Hi Rachel, just wanted to say that it has been so helpful for my own journey struggling to get pregnant to see you being so open with your own journey ❤
First time commenting on your video. Not sure how many more days you have already stimmed but I'll provide a suggestion that helped me. About 15 minutes before your injections use a cold pack and it makes it less painful.
Hi Rachel! I love your videos! I do bi-weekly subcutaneous self injections and I recommend using a lidocaine rollerball 30 mins before injection or an ice pack - it helps with numbing and just mentally prepares you.
I used to have to give my husband injections so my heart goes out to AJ because I remember being a nervous wreck and afraid to hurt him. He'll be a pro in no time!
Your husband's reaction to the first injection was both hilarious and sweet. You guys make a great team. I'm sure that would be so hard to do especially the first time, I'd probably react the same way 😅
I don't suffer from anxiety but have trouble sleeping from time to time. I use an over the counter product from Walmart. Sleep aid with doxylamine succinate (Equate brand) Works wonders! Better than Benadryl. You and A.J make a great team! The rough stuff will be over before you know it. 😊
Good morning Rachel!! Hang in there we are all rooting for you! I can’t imagine how you feel but I know God has a plan for you and just remember to stay faithful in prayer like Hannah did. You got this!! I hope you have an amazing week 🩷
Hey rachel. I am someone who has struggled greatly with insomnia and it would always be way worse on fertility meds. Hormones really mess with your sleep. Reach out to your doctor and ask if they can give you anything to help you sleep. I took trazadone for a period and it was very helpful
Rachel your apartment looks extremely pretty pretty and clean and I love today's vlog so so much you are my inspiration and I wish you have a fabulous Monday🤗💖💫
Thank you for sharing your IVF journey with us.❤ also, girl you’re so skinny. And idk why but it makes me so stressed out watching you get your injections…..😱
You're doing great! I just did my first retrieval a couple of weeks ago and had some things work well for me with stims, if helpful: 1. People are mentioning ice in the comments and it REALLY helps. I iced for 5-10 minutes before injections and couldn't even feel the needle go in. 2. I would recommend sitting down and trying to pinch more belly fat, the more taut your skin is, the more painful the shot is. 3. The Menopur BURNS, but I read online that it burns less if you let it sit after mixing for at least 15 minutes, so I would mix that into the needle 15 minutes before I actually did the shot. It still burned but it wasn't HORRIBLE. Icing also helps the Menopur burn. 4. I thought AJ did great, but for me it was a lot easier to do the shots myself, I felt more in control of any potential pain and it was less scary than when my husband did it. And 5. Ask your doctor if you can take melatonin. Some people take that as an egg quality supplement during IVF anyway, but could be helpful for your sleep! Good luck!!
You got this Rachel. You and AJ are stronger than you know 💜
I truly admire how you work with AJ like a team and how nervous he is. All the best to you both!!!!❤
Rachel im not a doc but i am someone who has struggled with anxiety and chronic insomnia.I would consider asking your doctor about a temporary sleep aid, like Hydroxyzine (its like a stronger benadryl) or even anxiety/SSRI meds if you think you need them. Just know it's temporary stress that will go away with time/circumstance and you can get off the meds then. Also CBT for anxiety/therapy, and giving my problems to God helped me tremendously. Obviously also ask your doc about Zquil/benadryl. you got this!
Anxiety medication is great and although I’m not sure about the one You suggested, I know some of them shouldn’t be taken while pregnant or trying to conceive.
Rachel- I suggest you take magnesium threonate and L Theanine for sleep and anxiety, magnesium glycinate and omega 3 for daily consumption are also helpful for anxiety/ depression. These are just supplements, but they’re incredibly helpful, life changing in fact.
yes magnesium is such a great place to start! it has been life changing for me as well. Always ask your doctor (you know this). goodluck rachel!@@sammyfy14
What you are experiencing Rachel, is reality. You are reminding me of when I had a hospital operation. I never remotely imagined beforehand the level of physical and emotional impact it would have on me. Keep persevering. You have the strength to endure suffering. I thought AJ did an admirable job with the injections.
starting at 11:35 I literally teared up through the whole montage of the injections - I could just picture your future child looking back on these videos and knowing how much they were wanted and loved. As for the insomnia, have you tried any sort of podcast or app with meditation? Continued prayers through this entire process - you have a whole army rooting and praying for you :)
I hope all goes well for you during this IVF treatment. I've never done IVF but went through 10 years of fertility issues and 2 miscarriages. My new favorite drink is the pumpkin Chai tea latte..its soooo good!
Thanks so much for sharing, Rachel. We know this is a sensitive topic for you and many but your sense of humor and AJ’s support makes it smooth. Enjoy the process, God bless you ❤️
Hi Rachel, just wanted to say that it has been so helpful for my own journey struggling to get pregnant to see you being so open with your own journey ❤
Continuing to pray for you both. I’m sorry this is so hard. Thank you for sharing so openly.
First time commenting on your video. Not sure how many more days you have already stimmed but I'll provide a suggestion that helped me. About 15 minutes before your injections use a cold pack and it makes it less painful.
I am praying for you both. You 2 are so adorable. Love you guys.
Hi Rachel! I love your videos! I do bi-weekly subcutaneous self injections and I recommend using a lidocaine rollerball 30 mins before injection or an ice pack - it helps with numbing and just mentally prepares you.
You are so brave Rachel. I pray for the rest of the stim and a good egg retrieval 🤞🤞
Try magnesium for sleeping!
I used to have to give my husband injections so my heart goes out to AJ because I remember being a nervous wreck and afraid to hurt him. He'll be a pro in no time!
Rachel, I had to do this for my twin sister and we found it better with you lying down and a bit of ice on the area before to help numb it.
Your husband's reaction to the first injection was both hilarious and sweet. You guys make a great team. I'm sure that would be so hard to do especially the first time, I'd probably react the same way 😅
Thanks for sharing your journey. I'm hoping you find the support you need for the anxiety and sleep issues your experiencing. Wishing you the best!
Girllll you are so stronggg. I will definitely pass out watching the injection go into my skin. Also, AJ reaction to the long needles lmao
Good morning Rachel happy Monday morning and I hope you having amazing day today and I loved your vlogs and you are amazing Supporter
Praying so much for you guys 🫶🏼
Cold brew is a lot stronger/more caffeinated than espresso! 😮
Yesss 🙌🏼 Praise God!!!!!!! 🥹🙏🏼
I’m so happy about your cyst being gone.
Take a Good Care of Yourself, God Bless U, Rachel !!
I don't suffer from anxiety but have trouble sleeping from time to time. I use an over the counter product from Walmart. Sleep aid with doxylamine succinate (Equate brand) Works wonders! Better than Benadryl.
You and A.J make a great team! The rough stuff will be over before you know it. 😊
I’m praying for you Rachel ❤
thanks love
Good luck in your journey Rachel ❤
Good morning Rachel!! Hang in there we are all rooting for you! I can’t imagine how you feel but I know God has a plan for you and just remember to stay faithful in prayer like Hannah did. You got this!! I hope you have an amazing week 🩷
wow you guys have improved a lot since the first night of injections
Hey rachel. I am someone who has struggled greatly with insomnia and it would always be way worse on fertility meds. Hormones really mess with your sleep. Reach out to your doctor and ask if they can give you anything to help you sleep. I took trazadone for a period and it was very helpful
Totally rooting for you Rachel ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Also, tart cherry juice is supposed to help with sleep. I hope you are feeling better now.
You are so strong❤I would be nervous if my husband had to give me an injection. I couldn’t do it to myself either though. I’ll be praying for you.
Same, she is so brave
Good morning, Rachel!
Rachel you got this!!
You are doing amazing ❤ praying for you ❤
Your apartment is so stunning, hope your injection was okay. This Saturday will be my Birthday🎂🎉!
thank youuuu and happy birthday!!
Rachel your apartment looks extremely pretty pretty and clean and I love today's vlog so so much you are my inspiration and I wish you have a fabulous Monday🤗💖💫
AJ and you❤, you guys are so cute
Bonjour Rachel , est ce que en essaie bébé il faut évider le café ? Et arrêter complètement le sucre ?
10 years TTC…. God it’s in your hands
I accepted the fact that I might not be a mom. Then God performed his miracle. I became a mom
Dream TEAM
Thank you for sharing your IVF journey with us.❤ also, girl you’re so skinny. And idk why but it makes me so stressed out watching you get your injections…..😱
Take care 💛
Good luck
Hi Rachel, I'm going to try the buffalo parm chicken. how long did you bake and what temp?♥
12-15 minutes at 350 but I beat the chicken really thin before
My husband has to learn injecting the progesterone in oil to me lol
Awesome Rachel 😊😅😅😅🎉🎉🎉😂❤❤
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could your mom do the actual injections for you? lessen the stress on you two?
the first night was challenging but we got the hang of it
You're like the third youtube I've seen having to go through this IVF process. What is up with this current generation that can't conceive naturally?
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All of those are unhealthy foods hmm
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@@jensmed 🤮