As long as I can remember I have hated needles. Mommy Dearest tells all sorts of stories about how I would "try and faint" whenever I had to have a shot or give blood . . well I've Come A Long Way Baby!
A few years ago, my good friend "O" turned me on to acupuncture - better than antidepressants or wine she said. I however, like a combination of all 3 - but I digress.
So I have been experiencing acupunture treatments for almost 4 years - and have felt better once I could get past the initial panic of the needles staying in my limbs for 30 minutes.
Fast forward to January 2007 and the conversation with the now "fired" RE ( I like to think of his practice as the Hyundai Dealership of Reproductive Medicine ). I broke down in tears in his office as he told me about all the shots I would have the pleasure of receiving during the IVF process - but for "the team" I signed up. Then for the hell of it - I decided to start allergy shots - every other week - one shot in each arm . . for the next 2-3 years. Sometimes you just gotta go for broke . .
So close your eyes and imagine my February 2007 - I get up at 6:45 am - DH administers shot in the stomach - I go to work - during lunch I go get a shot in each arm - then come home and I get another shot or 2 in the stomach before bed.
Fast forward to March 2007 - first IVF cycle "cancelled" - lots of finger pointing - RE is fired. I let DH do that - I am non-confrontational on certain things and I really think that I was so disappointed in the RE - that I didn't want to deal. Brief respite from the IVF needles but ladies and gentleman - THEY'RE BACK!
But now - with the new RE -(the Mercedes- Benz Dealership of Reproductive Medicine) - DH is now giving me shots in "the upper quadrant of my buttocks" instead of those wimpy needles in my stomach. Boy do I miss those "wimpy" needles . . but luckily - since I have gained 50 pounds post wedding with all these fun infertility treatment - there is a big ole target for him.
So here I sit - a woman who used to "try and faint" when I saw a needle - getting shots in my a-- on the regular, having allergy shots and spending an hour with 12-15 acupuncture needles all over my body once a week - all in pursuit of peace, happiness and "baby d".
As my BFF told me some years back when I was lamenting the state of my life "just remember in this moment - that this is as good as is gets . . ". So if I can withstand all these needles and we can get a baby or two out of it - then this is just the tip of as good as it gets.
And of course DH will owe me forever . . .
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I hope you appreciate how much this entry made me laugh. Who could have imagined 20 years ago the kinds of lives that we're all leading. Not only do I have a great appreciation for integrating needles into my daily life (no, not heroine), I also find myself in situations that would never have seemed possible in my optimistic, fanciful youth. I was certain that by this time in my life, my rich husband would be providing for all (I mean all) of my needs, my children would be well-behaved and I would be a sexy, fit diva who was coveted by every man around. Oh, well.
It is me Mommydearest, love these blogs
I think I finally got this blog stuff down pat
good job mommy!
K, I am so glad you're letting us all in on the adventure. You're a great tour guide of your own personal neighborhood...make that, universe.
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