Lets Talk Lupron!

Ok so... I am officially in contract with IF and have started my Lupron with Dr. Smotrich. Most IVF Dr's use Lupron in their regimen to suppress the ovaries from ovulating since the embryo will be implanted by the physician and as a surrogate we don't want our eggs in the uterus.

Lupron is a medication injected directly into the stomach. I decided to make a little how-to video of how I inject my Lupron.

**All Dr's will have their own instructions and recommended dosages for medications. Please always consult with your physician when preparing your own injections. This video is informational only.**

A new match! Let the appointments begin!

I know it's been a while since my last surrogacy post. Here's the quick update..

I am now officially matched with someone I have known for 4 years! He is the godfather to my first surrogate baby! When I was pregnant with Alaya, he would come out with my IPs and visit. He's been to my home and even played with my children already. I remember back then he thought about surrogacy as an option for him to become a parent, I just never dreamed it might be me some day! He asked for me specifically since we already have trust built, and I said yes immediately.

I got the call when I was in Minnesota in June. "Corinne it's Anne from SAI, and I have someone who's requested you specifically..You actually already know him, it's [name redacted.]"

I was so excited I'm pretty sure my "YES!!" echoed through the Mall of America, since thats where we were...just outside Tim Hortons. (Mmmmmm.) So from here on out, my new IP will be referred to as baby daddy "IF" or "Intended Father." He's fantastic, and sweet, and funny, and loves animals and people fiercely. I am so excited to help him become a father. It will be totally different with this journey as there is no mother figure involved again. It will just be IF, and possibly his mother.

This week I have two very important doctor appointments. Tomorrow I have an appointment with the perinatologist to be medically cleared since the twins I had last time were early. Then on Thursday I fly to San Diego for the day to be cleared at the IVF clinic. Once those appointments give me the all clear we can begin contracts, then medications. YAY!!!

I am also happy to share the my previous IM (who lost the baby) and I will be meeting up soon to go out for wine together! We miss each other as we became dear friends through our last journey together.

Everything is exciting and gearing up for another miracle baby.