tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972147694312541271.post8641579525304044155..comments2023-05-16T04:49:49.276-05:00Comments on Life After Infertility: Beta #3 and LovenoxJust Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06315564549299993908noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972147694312541271.post-80275312258136278072014-03-25T19:50:04.910-05:002014-03-25T19:50:04.910-05:00Oh my gosh! I only bruised when I couldn't ice...Oh my gosh! I only bruised when I couldn't ice...and would bruise bad...so I always tried to make sure I could ice before each shot! Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04466534455000388745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972147694312541271.post-32899810288977270132014-03-25T18:24:14.767-05:002014-03-25T18:24:14.767-05:00Yikes! That's some serious bruising!Yikes! That's some serious bruising!Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16507432917936364757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972147694312541271.post-46436978169194472212014-03-16T09:30:12.074-05:002014-03-16T09:30:12.074-05:00oh my gosh you poor thing!!!
Sending you lots of...oh my gosh you poor thing!!! <br /><br />Sending you lots of good vibes for beta #3 :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972147694312541271.post-52160171103115893622014-03-14T18:13:23.999-05:002014-03-14T18:13:23.999-05:00Finally! Just now! I was about to fall apart and s...Finally! Just now! I was about to fall apart and storm into the office... beta hcg 49,398! Phew!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04881435779231406319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972147694312541271.post-16775072606992622272014-03-14T16:33:32.120-05:002014-03-14T16:33:32.120-05:00They are here :)They are here :)Just Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06315564549299993908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972147694312541271.post-13416310746501641902014-03-14T16:33:17.922-05:002014-03-14T16:33:17.922-05:00I never thought about tapping the top of needle Je...I never thought about tapping the top of needle Jess. I guess since it was already pre drawn up I just figured that the air bubbles stayedJust Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06315564549299993908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972147694312541271.post-73451799710052892282014-03-14T16:32:23.794-05:002014-03-14T16:32:23.794-05:00I really believe that blood thinners, infusion and...I really believe that blood thinners, infusion and steroids are what got me to this point. Just Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06315564549299993908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972147694312541271.post-52390153497154733582014-03-14T16:24:02.929-05:002014-03-14T16:24:02.929-05:00I always bruised on my belly too, but once my hema...I always bruised on my belly too, but once my hematologist saw the bruises he told me to do it on the outside of my upper thigh. It worked great bruised a little every once in a while but that was it. I had to be on lovenox til I was 20 weeks. I firmly believe lovenox is the reason I got pregnant to begin with and kept me pregnant. They also taught me me squeeze the skin for the shot, but once the needle was in to release the skin. Trust me it does get better, but I feel you...I totally feel you. Can't wait to hear the results....I know they are going to be great!!!!Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04080529677449655463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972147694312541271.post-26981568406823400892014-03-14T13:46:04.619-05:002014-03-14T13:46:04.619-05:00For me I found I bruised more if my abdominal musc...For me I found I bruised more if my abdominal muscles weren't relaxed. I had to lay down get spot ready and do a slow injection without looking. And as silly as this may sound I also had to make sure that bubble of air was at the top of the needle before doing injection else I would bruise like the dickens. A good tap or flick brings it to the top (away from the needle!)<br /><br />I am so overjoyed for you and looking forward to an amazing beta and soon an awesome ultrasound pic!Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07267965587047367494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972147694312541271.post-13865579079222491322014-03-14T12:40:51.553-05:002014-03-14T12:40:51.553-05:00I wish your beta numbers would hurry up already!I wish your beta numbers would hurry up already!Mrs. Losthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12581889035592514779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972147694312541271.post-47012547745541714592014-03-14T12:08:42.885-05:002014-03-14T12:08:42.885-05:00Hoping for great numbers today!Hoping for great numbers today!Just Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06315564549299993908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972147694312541271.post-90161858319104649562014-03-14T12:08:26.704-05:002014-03-14T12:08:26.704-05:00Thanks for feedback :)Thanks for feedback :)Just Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06315564549299993908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972147694312541271.post-66971780229846582162014-03-14T12:01:11.448-05:002014-03-14T12:01:11.448-05:00I bruised the least when I did the shots closest t...I bruised the least when I did the shots closest to my belly button. That really helped. The further away, the bigger the bruise. Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16622876789284884234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972147694312541271.post-80490703391882961732014-03-14T11:48:40.444-05:002014-03-14T11:48:40.444-05:00Oh no your poor belly!! I hope the bruising stops...Oh no your poor belly!! I hope the bruising stops soon.<br /><br />Your pregnancy test lines look great!Non Sequitur Chicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07268138421234170972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972147694312541271.post-12166479372214737602014-03-14T11:44:17.104-05:002014-03-14T11:44:17.104-05:00I do inject very slowly. I started using a new bra...I do inject very slowly. I started using a new brand also.Just Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06315564549299993908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972147694312541271.post-82630879796520367262014-03-14T11:40:33.422-05:002014-03-14T11:40:33.422-05:00Did you hear back on your b/w??Did you hear back on your b/w??Just Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06315564549299993908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972147694312541271.post-43230589066291004632014-03-14T11:40:07.472-05:002014-03-14T11:40:07.472-05:00Icing helps for sure. Also, how fast are you injec...Icing helps for sure. Also, how fast are you injecting? I found if I slowed down (both with inserting, injecting and removing) the needle, the bruising subsided. The faster you go, the worse it is.<br /><br />Lines look amazing! Fingers crossed for more good news!!!!!Cristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04317873211902543387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972147694312541271.post-39091137561526761052014-03-14T11:17:40.483-05:002014-03-14T11:17:40.483-05:00Your poor tummy! I hope the bruises heal quickly! ...Your poor tummy! I hope the bruises heal quickly! I don't have any experience with injections, but I imagine the icing would do wonders! Your tests look amazing :) I can't wait to hear what your third beta is! Yippy!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04881435779231406319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972147694312541271.post-70990365360940119192014-03-14T10:15:44.957-05:002014-03-14T10:15:44.957-05:00I will give that a shot!I will give that a shot!Just Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06315564549299993908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972147694312541271.post-51952671133317340062014-03-14T10:12:06.891-05:002014-03-14T10:12:06.891-05:00I don't know specifically about bruising from ...I don't know specifically about bruising from these injections, but I bruise very easily, so I have some experience in getting bruises to heal quicker. I'm a blood donor and bruise pretty badly from the needles too. I would second Emily's comments about the ice for sure. If it's not too sore, you can try gently massaging the bruises to increase the flow of blood--but don't do this if it's too painful! Also, you can mix vinegar with warm water and rub it over the bruises. Vinegar increases blood flow near the skin's surface, so it can help move the pooled blood.<br /><br />Hopefully something works - those look painful!Lileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09827780055657053096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972147694312541271.post-19843722472286221502014-03-14T09:38:26.609-05:002014-03-14T09:38:26.609-05:00I am definitely thinking it is because of the incr...I am definitely thinking it is because of the increase. For many months I only had the small pin prick marks. Just Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06315564549299993908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972147694312541271.post-71133467782019710232014-03-14T09:36:37.204-05:002014-03-14T09:36:37.204-05:00Your poor belly. Maybe you could check in with yo...Your poor belly. Maybe you could check in with your clinic on this? Perhaps you could have a needle in your upper arm to give your poor tummy a break? I'm on Lovenox too (40IU a day), and 81mg of aspirin, but haven't had these bruises this time around. (But I did get them my first time taking it).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09557861103469077524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972147694312541271.post-39439634010783500302014-03-14T09:36:00.701-05:002014-03-14T09:36:00.701-05:00No I haven't used ice. I will give it a shot t...No I haven't used ice. I will give it a shot though. Thanks!Just Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06315564549299993908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972147694312541271.post-9318355098621743262014-03-14T09:31:14.518-05:002014-03-14T09:31:14.518-05:00Are you icing? I started bruising worse only once ...Are you icing? I started bruising worse only once they upped my dose from 40mg/day to 60 mg/day (at 14 wks). <br /><br />I started icing the area 10 min before and a couple minutes after injection about a week ago though because it was getting so bad, and what a difference! Teeny tiny little bruises the size of the needle prick in comparison to huge bruises/welts that spread out. GL with today's beta!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415140299306373048noreply@blogger.com