Anyone else on blood thinners?

My sil had to do this with 2 of her pregnancies. Not fun but it was necessary for her and her babies. I think you get used to it. I had to do them for 2 weeks pp when I had my son. Did they tell you to alternate sides so you don't get too bruised?

I had to do these for 7 months, I too hate needles. I got my partner to do it most of the time but also did it myself so I knew I could do it. Slow and straight was the best for me and alternating sides every day and places. I bruised so badly with them but that’s normal. It hurts a bit after that’s normal too. For me I still hate needles but that’s because I’ve had some time away. I also had to do two insulin injections a day at the same time as these blood thinners so it was triple whammy. You’ll be a pro in no time and won’t squirm or faint after a while. Good luck! And congrats on your pregnancy

I had this too as in my second pregnancy at around 9 weeks, I developed blood clots in my lungs. I had to have clexane injections for the rest of the pregnancy and for a few months after. Then I had them from when I first found out in my last pregnancy, all throughout and six weeks after. My husband did them for me as I have a phobia of needles. I never injected in my belly, it was always the fatty part of the tops of my arms and legs x

Yes common I had this with my baby x

Thank you all for taking the time to respond. Finding it very challenging doing the injections. I am bruising quite badly with each one. Have moved to my thigh as my belly’s just too painful, I suffer with IBS so my tummy feels so stretched all the time there’s barely any fatty tissue to inject into. The stinging after each one is also next level. I’m sure will get easier but I suppose the anxiety around the needle makes it harder for me each time. Like my consultant said, it’s all to keep me and baby healthy so I’d do anything to do so. Thank you again ladies and hope you’re not struggling too much in this heatwave! Xx