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High-Risk Pregnancy
fignewt74
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**Weekly Lovenox Ladies Check-in**
fignewt74
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Hi Everyone,
Its time again for our weekly check-in. This check-in is for anyone dealing with clotting disorders, or for anyone doing once or twice daily shots of Lovenox, Heparin, Fragmin, etc. (you are also welcome if you are on any other blood thinners - coumadin, aspirin, etc.) This is a place for us to share our frustrations, worries and triumphs. What?s new this week? How is everyone feeling? How are your bruises? Any injection tips for the newbies?
We've had many new members join us in the last week or so! Here is the growing list of Lovenox Ladies:
Jaclyn278 (LA) - 5/8
Jen0021 (FVL) - 5/14
Lauraque (DVT) - 5/28
Ginleigh (FVL and MTHFR) - 6/6
Mrs Butter (FVL) - 6/19
Gringa78 (LA and MTHFR) ? 6/28
Trickywoo (FVL and MTHFR) ? 7/7
NiceAsstra (previous PE) ? 7/19
Henrykali (Antithrombin III, previous DVT and PE) ? 7/25
Hbwj (MTHFR) - 7/26
Dallastj (PAI-1) ? 7/27
Trish62505 (MTHFR) - 8/4
W&J?sMommy (LA and MTHFR) - 8/9
Betheppert (MTHFR and previous PE) - 8/11
Abmn77 (FVL and MTHFR) - 8/20
Smeyer (FVL and MTHFR) ? 8/24
Southrnbellmeg7 (previous PE) ? 8/27
ShanaNChris (Factor II, MTHFR, and previous DVT) - 9/26
LeighMonkey (previous PE) - 10/6
Jenn06L80 (FVL) ? 10/18
Gingergold (MTHFR) - 10/22
Jenny04 (FVL and MTHFR) ? 10/29
Lax15bsu (MTHFR and PAI-1) - 11/5
Tyronne (FVL) ? 11/6
Str8ota (APS) ? 11/8
Struttonnorf (previous DVT) - 11/11
Mattbrit (Protein C deficiency) ? 11/17
Lulu3061 (previous DVT and PE) ? 12/7
Manniejean (previous PE) ? 12/13
NikkiBenzo (Prothrombin mutation and LA) ? 1/2
PeetiePie (APS) ? 1/4
If you would like to be added to the list, please let me know your EDD and the reason you are on blood thinners.
QOTW: Are you being induced? If so, how early?
"You reach deeper until you can find the strength. That's all life is, one big fight after another."
Angel babies: 9/19/07, 10/08/09, 1/05/11
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Re: **Weekly Lovenox Ladies Check-in**
"You reach deeper until you can find the strength. That's all life is, one big fight after another."
Angel babies: 9/19/07, 10/08/09, 1/05/11
I will be induced, but we haven't discussed how early yet.
Btw, I'm getting married on Saturday!!! And on Saturday I will be officially farther along in this pregnancy that I've ever gotten before.
Congrats on the marriage and the baby!!!!!
QOTD: My due date is October 29th and my Dr. scheduled my c-section for October 21st. With the last pregnancy, they delivered my son 4 weeks early due to high blood pressure. Hoping I make it all the way this time!
I'm new here. My due date is 1/03/11 and I'm on Lovenox for MTHFR and because I have had a DVT in the past.
I will have an amnio for lung maturity at 38 and will be induced once it is determined they are mature. I've had both of my other children at least 2 weeks early so I'm nervous about going into labor prior to 38 weeks and then still being on the Lovenox.
Kelly, Mom to Christopher Shannon 9.27.06, Catherine Quinn 2.24.09, Trey Barton lost on 12.28.09, Therese Barton lost on 6.10.10, Joseph Sullivan 7.23.11, and our latest, Victoria Maren 11.15.12
Secondary infertility success with IVF, then two losses, one at 14 weeks and one at 10 weeks, then success with IUI and then just pure, crazy luck. Expecting our fifth in May as the result of a FET.
This Cluttered Life
Hi everyone!
QOTW: I was hoping to avoid an induction, but it's looking more and more like I will end up with one. We were officially diagnosed yesterday as having IUGR, baby is in the 8th percentile. Since it's likely a complication of the Factor V Leiden, I may get an induction around 38 weeks. The good news is, if I weren't on Lovenox, it could have been a much worse scenario with baby's growth. So I'm very thankful for being monitored so closely by my doctors!
I hope everyone is feeling good this week!!
I am going to be induced at 37 or 38 weeks. I was induced with DS at 38 weeks on the dot and he was 8 pounds 11 ounces. My doctor wants me to have another vaginal birth if possible, so we're shooting for around the same time.
Hello all!
I am due 10/10/10! Such an awesome date! I've known for about 10 years that I have Factor V Leiden but only recently found out that I also have a deficiency of Protein S. So I have been ordered to take Lovenox once daily. I thought it would be horrible...
I have been taking my Lovenox 40 injections for over a week now and still have no bruises! and they really don't bother me!
big congrats! i hope you have the most amazing and beautiful day saturday!
I'm getting induced this Sunday, gulp. Going in the evening for cervidil and then on pitocin through Monday in hopes of a smooth delivery. I'll be 37.5 weeks along and the amnio from last Wed came back transitional so they hope he'll be there by Mon.
I'm nervous for a lot of reasons but especially going off heparin for delivery while knowing I have a large clot in my leg freaks me out. How do I know that it will stay put??
Congratulations lax!
The plan right now is to be induced at 39 weeks.
Hi,
I'm new to this board. I'm 11 wks pregnant (EDD 11/25/10), and was diagnosed a few weeks ago with APS. I've been taking Lovenox 40 shots for two weeks. Have LOTS of huge bruises. Plus, I get nauseous for about 1/2 hour after I take it. The needle doesn't bother me. It actually burns/hurts for a while after the shot. With the nausea (and my horrible morning sickness), it's not fun!
The more I read about APS, the more I wish I knew about it before I got pregnant. I never would have gotten pregnant had I known. I have a perfect 17-month-old daughter and I would happy with having her...she's amazing.
I am looking for a new high-risk OB in NYC. As I know that 30% of babies born to APS moms are delivered before 32 weeks, I know that I need the best hosp/doc I can find. Any suggestions? I think I'm settled on the hospital (Columbia Presbyterian - they have a ECMO as well as a level 4 NICU)...I just need a high risk doc who understands APS.
I'm so happy you guys are here. I feel like I'm running out of real estate between my waist/hips on either side as my bruises are so massive. Any suggestions?
I'm trying really hard to be positive about this pregnancy. I feel like I could lose the baby at any time, so I can't get excited about it (or even get attached to the baby). Any other ideas about coping/understanding better?
Thanks all. Means a lot that you guys are going through the same thing.
-Tiffany
Hi,
I'm new to this group as well. My EDD is Nov 5th. I am on Lovenox because of a history of early miscarriage. I found a wonderful high risk OB who was willing to meet with me AND listened before this pregnancy. She rau a bunch of tests and found elevated IGM levels and prescribed Lovenox to start the day I got a BFP. This is also the furthest I've been along and so thrilled to officially be in my second trimester!
I have also have issues with big fat bruises and when I asked one of the docs for tips, he didn't really have any. My acupuncturist gave me some ideas this week. Within 24 hours of a bruise forming, ice the spot. If it's been more than 24 hours to use a hot towel or hot water bottle for 15 minutes. Can anybody offer any more tips?
RE being induced; is it common for women on Lovenox to be induced? My clinic has not said anything about that other than they probably won't let me go much past my due date.
Thanks.