So who else has to have an rh shot?

MoniqueJW · March 2010

not looking forward to that - I hate shots:( I'm getting it at my 26 week appt, well it's a day before 27 weeks, then again at 32 weeks...

Luv2Run1st · March 2010

I already got one at 5 weeks when I went to the ER...but I have to get it again at the same weeks you said.

It actually wasn't bad. Did not hurt...it just makes you jump.

My husband was more freaked out about it. Just don't watch and you will be fine.

MWoodside · March 2010

OP- Why 2 times before LO is born? Usually just 1 at 28 wks is standard, then again after birth if LO is RH+. I am not sure if I am getting it yet, DH is getting blood tested first to see if he's Rh- or Rh+.

perfectsmile · March 2010

I need to get one at 28 weeks. Hopefully it's not that bad!

MoniqueJW · March 2010

MWoodside:
OP- Why 2 times before LO is born? Usually just 1 at 28 wks is standard, then again after birth if LO is RH+. I am not sure if I am getting it yet, DH is getting blood tested first to see if he's Rh- or Rh+.

hmm I dunno - my ob said that's standard here (in Australia) if you are rh negative, he said I'll also get one right after the birth if LO is +. My dh is +, so it's a high chance baby is + because + is dominant, but they can't be sure, so better to get the shots:)

LilStarwish · March 2010

MWoodside:
OP- Why 2 times before LO is born? Usually just 1 at 28 wks is standard, then again after birth if LO is RH+. I am not sure if I am getting it yet, DH is getting blood tested first to see if he's Rh- or Rh+.

This.

I'm neg, my DH is pos, so I'm getting a shot at 28 weeks, and another at delivery if baby is positive...

Kateysomething · March 2010

I had my shot today. It really isn't that bad, it doesn't make you sore or anything.

Thouuughh I did inadvertantly moon the parking lot, since the window shades were open and we were on the first floor...

LilStarwish · March 2010

Kateysomething:
I had my shot today. It really isn't that bad, it doesn't make you sore or anything.

Thouuughh I did inadvertantly moon the parking lot, since the window shades were open and we were on the first floor...

LOL! Great! now I know where to expect it!

afwife08 · March 2010

I am getting one right before 27 weeks and at labor and thats it. Definitely not looking forward to it.

ougrad1 · March 2010

I've already had two this pregnancy. Once after a spotting episode and one after my CVS testing. Anytime there is a chance for your blood and the babies blood to mix you should get one.

You get it in your upper hip/butt area and it goes into the muscle. It not an easy shot but, it's over with quick and it doesn't cause soreness after the fact.

Kateysomething · March 2010

ou. I didn't even think to mention that stuff. Sorry you have already had 2!

PhillyPhan · March 2010

Gah! I hadn't even thought of where they were going to stick it!

I get the shot and have my glucose test on the same day :-/

MoniqueJW · March 2010

PhillyPhan:

Gah! I hadn't even thought of where they were going to stick it!

ditto!!!

oh well - at least it sounds like it doesn't really hurt

I'm having my glucose a few days before - will be a fun fun week!

kayteatrudeau · March 2010

I do. My next one is at 27 weeks.

green bean · March 2010

when i got mine for a mc they did it in my arm, I dont know if mabey you have a choice on where they do it , they never asked either way where i wanted the shot.

ashleighd1485@aol.com · March 2010

I will get mine at my 28 week appt... the same day as my glucose test

What a fun day that will be...

luckyladyNJ · March 2010

I'll be getting mine at my 28 week apt, along with the glucose test, too. Sad

With my last pregnancy, at 28 weeks, they gave me the shot in my arm. The shot after birth was in my butt/hip, that one hurt much more than my arm. Overall, it wasn't any worse than any other shot I've gotten, though.

MustangRaven · March 2010

Ive had it twice also. The first one was cause of bleeding scare at 8 weeks at the ER, than a second one at 12 weeks at my docs. I told them I already had it and they just wanted me to have it again.

AmandaJane1 · March 2010

Getting mine on March 22nd (then after delivery). Shots don't bother me too much so I'm not really worried about it. I do, however, wish I wasn't Rh-. Then I wouldn't have to worry about all this.

Mouseygail · March 2010

mine didn't hurt at all...the flu shots were much worse! no bruising or soreness after the Rhogam at all!

lsalema · March 2010

Got it with my last pregnancy and it wasn't too bad. They shoot it into a large muscle which for me was my upper thigh.

MrsDannyOutlaw · March 2010

::Raises hand::

EricsWife2005 · March 2010

Me. I had one after my m/c last year and I will have one at my 27 week appointment. May have to have another after delivery. I won't lie, mine was more painful than a regular shot I would think because they have to get it deep in the muscle. It was in my butt.

Oh well - it's best for baby!