Blood thinning injections

Today (im 28+5w pregnant) I was told that before pregnancy I was just under the line of needing blood thinning injections, which means because I am pregnant (with twins) and will be heavier now so I need to start blood thinning injections daily from now until labour. I cried my eyes out, I found it was a lot to take in, I’m feeling okay but just looking for some reassurance, sometimes I feel like the only person! When I know I’m not. 🥺 PS done my first one, it HURTS!

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Hello Taylor, I understand how you feel and it gets better. Been on blood thinners since February, just had my baby and still have to use for the next 6 weeks. It’s a lot but it’s totally worth it for your bundles of joy. Just take it day at time. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed. I cried several times at the beginning too. Mine was due to PE in pregnancy

I was on the injections daily from 6w pregnant until 10 weeks postpartum. It does get easier, you got this 🥰

I had blood thinners from 24 weeks and had to continue 6 weeks postpartum. It isn’t pleasant but it does get easier with time! I found ice cubes helped with the swelling/bruising you got this mumma 🤗

I am honestly unbelievably grateful for these comments, sometimes it’s so nice to just hear other people going through the same. It’s been an emotional day but everything I do I do for my girls! I’ve got this and these comments have really helped motivate me to see this through. I am extremely exhausted too so that won’t help with my emotions! Thank you girls. ❤️ Ps Brooke, your boy is absolutely gorgeous!!!! 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

I have been taking them for a while now (currently 35 weeks) and yes they aren't the nicest of injections to take but they aren't the worst either I am sure. Better be safe than sorry 🙂 you got this 🙂 maybe get your partner involved, he can help to do them if they really stress you out.