lovenox Shots for clotting problems

[taybabyny85]

So I am 29 years old and 8 weeks 4 days pregnant today. Was told due to all of my health issues that I would NEVER be able to conceive without any hormonal help. That even if I did I wouldn't be able to carry past 3 or 4 weeks. I have had an unknown clotting problem for the past 13 years. They can't find the culprit. I was on xerelto but once I found out I was pregnant my doc put me on Lovenox subq injections 2x's a day. They hurt badly. My tummy is a war zone with black n blue splotches and little red circles everywhere. I wanted to know, because I have heard that docs put pregnant women with history or miscarriages on lovenox as well, who is also on these firebreathing shots? Also have you found a favorite spot to go? I'm running out of options and I cry every time I give myself the injection. Help?

[smichellec]

My husband was on lovenox and found that going in at an angle decreased the pain a ton. He was annoyed he had been going straight in for so long. Also, try having your partner do it.

[MaMa2BeOf3]

I can relate. I am 38 weeks pregnant tomorrow and I've been on lovenox injections twice daily since around 16 weeks when I was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis. Just last week I was switched to heparin injections twice daily and they are inducing me next Thursday; if I don't go before. It's been hard. I would cry too and it's only gotten harder for me as my belly grew and I am so bruised I'm running out of space. I've tried my thigh bc my hematologist told me that was okay but it still hurts. I've also tried ice to numb it a little. I've literally had to think I'm doing this for my baby and just close my eyes to put the needle through. I really don't know what to say to comfort you as it's been an emotional ride for me. I have found that reading other women's stories have helped me know I'm not alone. Good luck mama!! You got this :)

[AshleyB1221]

I was on lovenox for a short period of time. I could not find a spot for the injection that didn't make me cry. I'm sorry you are going through this.hopefully they can switch you to the heparin by mouth instead. They told me that they normally keep ppl on the lovenox until wk 37 b.c it's longer acting and then the heparin after that b.c it's out of your system faster and is safer foe delivery bit maybe you can get switched earlier?
Good luck!

[taybabyny85]

Thank you. I feel so alone here. I'm a bigger girl. My Hematologist has always said you can inject anywhere you can pinch an inch but the inside of thighs can be dangerous due to the femoral artery being about the same depth as the needle. I've injected in the "batwings" on my arms, my thighs, my sides.. everything hurts. My doc,will switch me to heparin when I get to 7 months. I guess heparin is easier to control with bleeding. Lovenox I guess has a harder time being reversed. Ewww. So scary. I'm so terrified that I will hemorrhage during my csection. Thank you for making me feel not so alone. ♡♡ good luck and how far along are you?

[LauraP33]

I am taking the other version called heparin.  I don't like it at all!  Filling the syringe, finding a spot that's not already bruised,  that first sting of pain it is terrible. I want to cry sometimes too,  but I try to remember that it's helping the baby.  I've miscarried 3 times.  This is my first time using heparin and I'm the farthest along I've ever been. I'm going to ask about injecting in other places other than the stomach every now and then just to give my stomach some time to heal. Don't know if that helps,  but know you're not alone.