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Lovenox, anyone?

helleebelleehelleebellee member
in May 2016 Moms
Anyone else in here doing shots for the next 9 months?  I knew my dr would have me do them, but I wasn't sure when he would start that.  We got my blood work back today and I do have a clotting factor, so I start my shots tonight. 
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    lalala2004lalala2004 member
    Hope it helps! 

    Definitely doesn't sound as fun as the kind of shots we aren't allowed.

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    helleebelleehelleebellee member

    lalala2004 said:
    Hope it helps! 

    Definitely doesn't sound as fun as the kind of shots we aren't allowed.

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    Those would definitely be far better shots to have.  
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    amypannamypann member
    I have an abnormal clotting factor and was on lovenox shots for my first pregnancy and started immediately when I found out I was pregnant again. I switch sides of my belly button every other day and do it just before bed. It's such a bummer but worth all the hassle for a healthy pregnancy.
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    helleebelleehelleebellee member
    I didn't even know I had a problem until 5 days after my last was born. It was a shock. Have you ever done them in your thighs? I've heard that a lot lately and my dr didn't even tell me that was an option.  
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    amypannamypann member
    I had a blood clot when I was 18 so I knew I had an issue before planning a pregnancy. I have only done them in my stomach, in the fatty parts around the belly button. Insert the needle fairly quick but inject slow for the least amount of discomfort. When I was very pregnant, it was more difficult but not impossible to continue with the stomach. Now that I am used to the stomach it scares me more to try somewhere else!
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    helleebelleehelleebellee member
    I've only done them while not pregnant, so I don't know the logistics of a big belly and shots.  :)  My sister, with help, did them in the back of her arm when she got too big.  I don't have help as my dh lives out of state for work.  So I'm hoping the inner thigh will work if the belly doesn't, because I'm not about to ask my 11 year old to do it for me!
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    LittleBit3042LittleBit3042 member
    I had a PE after my DD. So, I'm now on Lovenox. Boo. My OB said the thigh wasn't as effective (??) so she would prefer the stomach for as long as possible. Yay fun :p
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