Let me just preface this by saying that I absolutely adore my husband. He is amazing and so supportive. All he wants to do it help and this man is so eager for me to start IM shots so he can feel more involved.

Now, he has a severe fear of needles. When he gets blood taken, he stops breathing. Poor fella. So I was shocked when he was so on board to help a girl out with the PIO shots, especially considering that when i gave myself all of the subq shots over the course of our treatments he had to go upstairs (you know, a whole different floor in place of just another room lol).

Luckily, we had a required injections class and he did most of the practicing. He took the "dart method" a little too seriously. The look of terror was seen (and laughed about- admittedly hilarious) on my face by the entire class. I realize it needs to be fast, and he does it in a jab-like way, with a head start- like throwing a dart. So I explained to him to start with the needle close to the skin, 90 degree angle, and then shove it in.

Now, to get to why I'm scared today. I started stims last night for my fresh transfer cycle. I've given myself all of my shots. I'm comfortable if needed, I just dont want to administer my PIO shots. Having said that, I know what pressure is needed and the general feel of going through skin. He does not. So tonight, he is giving my my subq Gonal shot. (Baby steps, girls, baby steps). I want him to be comfortable when it comes to the PIO so we decided to split the shots, I do AM and he does PM. I'm also almost out of my Gonal pen. So not only will he be administering my dose today, it will be in two seperate shots. Lol. I'd be lying if i said I'm not absolutely terrified. 😂😥