Taking meds on time

I think this a good point in my blog to bring up the importance of the timing of medication.

Timing is Everything! 

The way I like to view it, is that the medicines are only working in your body for 24 hours. If you procrastinate on the timing, your body could go without the medicine it needs. As a Surrogate, this is one of our major responsibilities. Keeping the proper dosage of medicine flowing thru our body at a constant level, is what helps the little embryo (embie as I like to call it) attach to the Uterus lining and grow into a sweet baby.

 Its so important for you to take it around the same time every day, whether that's in the morning or at night. My doctor has given me a 4 hour window, although every doctor's advice is different. If you are taking IVF medications, you should definitely stick to what your doctor recommends.

Put it in your head that each injection, pill, or other form of daily medication is only active in your body for 24 hours; you will be more inclined to remember to take it. Picture this: You are late one day in taking your medicine and then later the transfer isnt successful. Think of how your going to feel. Guilt will start to move in over the sadness. You will remember that one time you were late and begin thinking its your fault, even if it wasnt. So prevention is better than cure. Take the timing of your medications seriously, not only for the sake of the parents and doctors who are investing time and money into your journey, but for the sake of you own personal emotional health. Taking care of yourself is a big part of growing a healthy baby.

I set 2 alarms on my phone. One around the exact time that I like to take it daily and then another one 20 minutes before my time frame closes. By the time the 2nd alarm goes off, I should already be finished with my injection, but in case I was busy, it reminds me that I still have time. I know at that point, I need to drop whatever it is that Im doing and go do my shot.

Also, when the alarm goes off, I dont not turn it off unless Im literally getting up and walking towards the fridge (I keep my meds on top of it ;-) ). Otherwise, I push snooze.