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veroki - November 8th, 2007 7:54 PM

so i called my stupid doctors office again today, and they have the lab results, but no one will give them to me cause my doctor has to and shes not in till tomorrow, it doesnt matter that its another day that goes by that i dont have my lovenox. i can not believe them, oh and when the doctor calls its usually at the end of thier shift which wont be till like 8 @ night so there goes another precious day. i cant wait for this woman to call me, shes going to get an earful. i asked my friend to get the number for a doctor that her sister highly recommends(shes also high risk) so im going to call as soon as i get the number. im at a loss, im also going to call my insurance provider and see if they can look up any high risk obs that they can refer me to.

on another note, i feel what i can only call hunger pains even right after ive eaten, anybody? maybe its that begining of heartburn and im mistaking it for hunger?


bdantonio - November 9th, 2007 7:00 AM

veroki i would report your dr to your insurance company and the medical board on misconduct.


veroki - November 9th, 2007 10:00 PM

ok so my blood test came back positive 800hcg , i know for a fact that im only 3 weeks i conceived on 10/20(day condom slipped off), so that clears up that. the doctor called me and finally they started treating me with a little more urgency, i went in again today so she could comfirm the pregnancy yet again by ultrasound, i didnt think theyd want to do that, i mean can you see in just 3 weeks? but they saw the fetal sac it just looked like a tiny black hole on the screen. i still want to leave that doctors office though, the doctor just made me feel worse, she was not the original doctor from that office that i had seen when i was tested for the clotting disorder. so she was asking me how i was even tested since i only had one pregnancy loss(as if thats not enough???) cause its usually after reoccurent loss that they test. and then she proceded to go on about how i shouldnt have been tested because 50% of the population has the same mutation and are none the wiser and that its not what necessarily caused my baby to die and how putting me on lovenox might be "overkill" . how the f*ck am i supposed to respond to that? say "oh well then let me just be a guinea pig and not take the shots and see if my baby dies again?" why would she even say that to me? does she think i want to be on daily injections of a crazy drug while im pregant? so now im being made to feel like i might unnessarily be putting a drug in my body for no reason? this is nuts, calling a new doctor tomorrow, well see......


veroki - November 10th, 2007 10:05 AM

took my first shot last night, it felt like a horrible bee sting and then 30 mins later i had the shakes but then it subsided. just got a little bruise from where i stuck the needle in, i didnt rub even thoug it burned like heck, cause thatll just leave huge bruises. im on 40 mg.next doctors appoinment is 11/16, hopefully i can find another doctor by then......


CLADesigns - November 10th, 2007 8:47 PM

I am glad they were sensible and put you on the shot. That way you know that you are taking care of yourself and the baby. I hope that you will find a great doctor soon. That way you won't have to see this doctor through out this pg.

Is it easy to give yourself a shot? I have never had to poke myself with a needle. Is it hard to do at first?

Good luck with your pg and let us know whether or not you are able to find another doctor to take care of you and your precious baby.


mommyTink - November 11th, 2007 11:03 AM

Veroki,
Where are you located? Maybe there is someone on here very close to you that could recommend an excellent doctor. Seems the one you have now isn't worth your trouble. I would definitely report him or her. Doctors should not treat patients like that!


proudmom - November 11th, 2007 8:53 PM

Hello everyone. I am new here. I am currently 14 weeks pregnant and on lovenox injections daily. I have been taking them since the day I found out I was pregnant. I have a 5 year old son, but since then I have had 3 miscarriages. I am glad to meet people who are going through the same thing as I am. I wish you all well. I have a quick question. I have been giving the injections basically at the same time every single day, but tonight things were busy and i forgot. I'm only late not even an hour, but now I'm paranoid. I've been so nervous through this whole pregnancy! Do you all take the injections at the same time or has anyone been a little off schedule? This is probably a stupid question-- I'm just a bit stressed with this pregnancy. Thanks!


aefthimiadis - November 12th, 2007 8:38 AM

proudmom:

I would not be so nervous about being a little late my dr. told me that I should take the shot either in the am or pm I asked about the same exact time and he said not to worry as much about that as long as it is around the same time.

Veroki:

Congratulations on your pregnancy!!!! I would definitely find another dr. if I were you. Try to relax everything will be fine but do find someone that will take your concerns seriously.

After a trip to Greece in September I came back pregnant. I am now 8 weeks pregnant and so far everything looks good with the baby. My. dr. sees me once a week until he is comfortable that everything looks great. Tomorrow I go to my hematologist to check my anti-nine levels (whatever that means). I am trying to think positive and thank God for every day that goes by and I am still pregnant.


Mary Anne - November 12th, 2007 5:00 PM

aefthimiadis


Looks like we are going to be due about the same time.. Currently I am 7 weeks pregnant.

proudmom:

I asked my Dr this exact same questions and she told me that being off a little is not a big deal. The deal comes when you don't do the lovenox inj at all..


babygreen - November 12th, 2007 5:10 PM

I am so excited to find this form and to see the support here! I felt like I was alone. I to am currently on lovenox once a day, which will increase to twice a day. I'm currently 20 weeks pregnant and have had 2 miscarriages. I am unable to give myself a shot, so my DH does so every morning.

I'm injected in my upper leg. I alternate which leg to use daily. I am experiencing hip pain that I feel is due to the shots. Is anyone else having the same pain? If so how do you treat it? It so hard to sleep at night. Not only having the discomfort of pregnancy, but the hip pain is horrible. I almost never get a good night sleep.

Someone mention burning. I experience the same thing. What helped me was to have my DH dispense the medicine slowly. Sometimes it would still burn but not as bad. Hope this helps someone.


aefthimiadis - November 12th, 2007 5:31 PM

Maryanne:

How exciting.....I hope everything works out and I could hold a healthy baby in my arms. Good luck to you and keep us posted.


veroki - November 12th, 2007 7:27 PM

cladesigns~ i was really scared to injection myself too, my dh and i already decided that when the time came he would do it, but he was out of town this weekend so i had to. the needle going in didnt hurt just the burn from the medication.

mommytink~ i live in illinois, outside of chicago. i hope i can find a new doctor soon, ill keep you guys updated.

aefthimiadis~ omg! congrats to you too! i was just thinkng about you the other day and wondering if you were pg yet! im really scared but im trying to take it one day at a time. ive been on the injection for 3 days now and i already notice very faint brown spotting, has anyone had this happen after starting the injections? im not too concerned b/c i think i have read that it can happen but still its a little worrisome.keep us updated k?!


veroki - November 12th, 2007 8:06 PM

also guys i had a pre-planned trip to the dominican republic in 2 weeks, the doctor says its ok to go but we all know how i feel about her........ what should i do? ill probably only be 5 weeks by then.........


veroki - November 12th, 2007 8:16 PM

also because i was working on losing weight prior to getting pregnant(lost 76lbs, sad to let it go) i would do 45 mins of cardio 5 times a week, do you think i can still continue to work out?


aefthimiadis - November 13th, 2007 7:46 AM

Veroki:

If I was you I would not travel since being on an airplane already makes our blood clot quicker.......I would ask a high risk dr. before traveling.

As for working out, continue your workout.....buy a heart rate monitor and just make sure your heart rate stays under 140.......working out is actually great for you and the baby.


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CLADesigns - November 13th, 2007 11:49 AM

veroki~thanks for the info. I already know that I will have to inject myself. My DH is afraid of needles. He can't stand to see them go into skin. Even on TV when it's fake.

I would definitely ask a high risk doctor about traveling. I would think since you are on lovenox, it might be ok to get on a plane, but it doesn't hurt to ask someone who knows for sure.

I agree with aefthimiadis, excercise is great for you and your baby. Listen to your body. If you feel yourself getting tired a little earlier than you used to....slow down....(that is what I have always heard). Good Luck with everything.

Congrats to everyone on your pg's.


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