PIO shots
This is the routine that worked for us. (Prior to any of this- at Egg Retrieval- the nurse drew some helpful "x marks the spot" places on my backside.)
- Put an ice pack on my backside for about 5 minutes. (Some people say not to do this because the ice will hinder the oil from spreading, but that hasn't been a problem so far.)
- PC holds the PIO bottle to get it warm while my backside is chilling. Some bloggers suggested putting it in your bra works just as well. (However, we chose 8:30 each night and I am usually in pj's and sans the bra by that time!)
- Put my "toasty toes" in the microwave for 3 minutes. This thing has been a lifesaver! A lady where I work makes them... it's filled with corn and stays toasty for more than an hour!
- Wipe the PIO vial w/ an alcohol swab.
- Fill syringe with 1mL of air, draw up the PIO, change the needle to a 25g 1 inch.
- Lay the filled syringe under my "toasty toes" for 15-20 seconds, not long- barely warm. NOTE: Made a big mistake here... PC and I were talking and I left it under there too long. I got it too hot and it was more painful than any other injection... I burned my inner butt, ugh.
PC- Relax your hips
Mac- I am... go
PC- Waiting on alcohol to dry
Mac- It will be ok
PC- I'm going right here in 3, 2, 1... stick... all clear... 1/2 way...3/4...done
Mac- Good job, thanks babe
I also asked him if he checked for blood the first few times until he started getting mad at me for asking every time. I figured it's not a good time to have him mad at me!
- PC holds the beveled edge up and does a dart-like action. It's really not that bad of a stick. The only time it's hurt is when I overheated the oil and a couple of times he pushed a little too hard trying to get the oil out.
- Afterwards, I put a piece of gauze on the area and walk/massage for 2-3 minutes.
- Last, I sit on the corn bag to warm the area for about 20 minutes.
