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Injection Rejection*

Written by Heather & Kieran    Friday, 22 January 2010 12:11    PDF Print E-mail
He said: Hey hon, I was thinking that it won’t be long now before we start up another injectible cycle.  Are you ready for another onslaught of needles?

She said:  Injections and needles?  Have you gone mad?  I can’t stand them.  They hurt oh so much and the meds make me sad.

He said:  But you have to have them.   They can’t be that bad.  You don’t have much choice; I want to be a dad!

She said:  I do not like them, my darling hon.  I do not like them, not even one!  I do not like them in my hip.  I do not like them when you make them quick!

He said:  But think of the reason: a baby to be.  We could be parents, you and me.

She said: I do not like them, sweetie pie.  I do not like them in my thigh.  I do not like them in my tum.  I do not like them in my bum!

He said:  I’d do it myself, if I could.  I’d take all the needles, you know that I would!

She said:  Oh how great would that be?  But what on earth would we tell my RE?! 

He said:  Heather, dear, I’m trying to be nice.  Before we inject you can use the ice!

She said:  I do not like them, hubby dear.  Needles are my biggest fear!

He said:  Okay, alright, let’s not fight.  Can we come back to this argument another night?

She said:  I do not like the injections at all.  Nor do I like blood work, my veins are so small!  I do not like them here or there.  I do not like them anywhere!   With the nurse or with you, I get so terrified, you know it’s true!

He said:  I have but one word, so listen to me.  It’s for the greater good, think of the BABY!

She said:  Okay, okay, you are right.  I’ll start the injections when the time is right.  Let’s hope they make my follicles grow, so we can move right on to the IUI show.

He said:  It will be worth it, I promise it’s true.  These injections may be the ticket for a baby for me and you!

*With thanks to Dr. Seuss’ classic, Green Eggs and Ham for the inspiration!

Comments (7)add comment

Holly @ Ready2Bmom said:

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This post is great! I mean really 1st rate! Can't wait to read more of what you create!
Friday, January 22, 2010 12:34 pm | url

fertilitychick said:

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LOL! Thank you so much! I have to say, your comment really made our day! smilies/wink.gif
Friday, January 22, 2010 13:13 pm | url

rebwim76 said:

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Hahahaha!! Love the rhyme smilies/cheesy.gif
Friday, January 22, 2010 19:45 pm | url

Baby Hopeful said:

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This is so funny. Love you guys. Good luck with the injections!
Friday, January 22, 2010 23:42 pm

Fertile Male said:

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smilies/grin.gifsmilies/grin.gif

Indeed, worth to read !!
cant stop laugingsmilies/cheesy.gif
Sunday, January 24, 2010 00:29 am | url

junebug said:

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Fantastic!! Love it.
Sunday, January 24, 2010 23:49 pm | url

fertilityguy said:

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Thanks everyone! Was lots of fun to write. Hope it makes dealing with the injections a little easier. smilies/grin.gif
Monday, January 25, 2010 14:52 pm | url

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