Today I started my Lupron (10 units) injections. I have never administered an injection to anyone nor have I ever done one on myself. It took me about 20 minutes this morning to mentally 'prep' myself before I actually administered the Lupron injection into my lower abdomen. It wasn't so bad once I was mentally ready and only stung a little afterwards.
This is just one medication to prepare me for transfer, in a couple weeks we add another medication to the mix and then another on to that and so on. I am relieved to be past the first day and I am sure tomorrow will be that much easier.
What does Lupron do? In short, Lupron acts by suppressing the pituitary gland (the gland which is normally responsible for triggering ovulation). By using this medication it will stop my ovulation. As I mentioned earlier in my blog, I am a gestational carrier so Dr.K will be transferring embryos from the Intended Parent's....the miracles of science!
My favorite quote about surrogacy is from the show, 'The New Normal' “She's just like an easy-bake oven except with no legal rights to the cupcake.” So funny and true!
*not my picture (although this is exactly the same that I used), borrowed from the Internet
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