Last Friday we went for my baseline ultrasound and blood work to make sure the Lupron was working and also that there were no cysts. The doctor said everything looked good! We received a phone call later that afternoon with instructions for the next step. I am down to 10 units of Lupron and I am now taking a second injection, called Follistim. I will go in regularly this week for blood tests to monitor my levels.
I have had a rough last couple of nights with the injections. On Saturday, the Lupron shot in the morning was the worst shot ever! I actually yelled! That evening we started the Follistim injections. I have to say that it is the most complicated shot I have ever seen. This shot didn’t hurt going in, but it hurt pretty bad after the medicine was pushed in. I’m already starting to feel the side effects from the Follistim, which I guess is a good sign. I just wish my mood wasn’t altered by all of these drugs!
I think I have done pretty well so far with everything. The Lord has given me peace and I have felt comforted knowing I am not alone. He is always right there with us.
