https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:19:16 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-other-rh-negative-mom-to-bees-out-there#post-281961 Tue, 04 Sep 2012 16:12:55 +0000 Magilnyc 281961@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got mine in the arm both times. Wasn't any worse than any other shot </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-other-rh-negative-mom-to-bees-out-there#post-281817 Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:58:45 +0000 sorrycharlie 281817@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had mine done at 28 weeks (now 37) and it didn't hurt at all! I jumped when she first stuck me but it really was not nearly as bad as the TDap, to be honest. I wasn't even sore after or later on.</p> <p>The nurse did my upper right butt cheek, though, near my hip - so that might have come into play. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-other-rh-negative-mom-to-bees-out-there#post-281808 Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:52:55 +0000 mamimami 281808@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't know why but I only got the shot after having my first kid, and post-partum I don't even remember what it felt like LOL. This time around after a false positive scare on the Coombs test, I still will not get it until after I deliver the baby IF he/she is positive. I guess my doctor does things differently.... Anyway, a nurse told me once we all have one side that hurts less than the other. Try and remember which one it is for future reference! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-other-rh-negative-mom-to-bees-out-there#post-281698 Tue, 04 Sep 2012 13:49:52 +0000 Pipers Mommy 281698@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It isn't too bad. I actually didn't need it because both DH and I are -, but MD wanted to be on the safe side. I thought the pertussis vaccine I just got was worse in the arm. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-other-rh-negative-mom-to-bees-out-there#post-281626 Tue, 04 Sep 2012 13:15:16 +0000 LuLu Mom 281626@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>O- here, the shot wasn't horrible, but it does have a sting too it! Just don't look at the needle and you will be fine! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-other-rh-negative-mom-to-bees-out-there#post-281374 Tue, 04 Sep 2012 10:55:15 +0000 DillonLion 281374@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just got my first Rhogam shot at 28 weeks this morning. It hurt at the time but isn't bothering me anymore. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-other-rh-negative-mom-to-bees-out-there#post-281297 Tue, 04 Sep 2012 10:14:14 +0000 etcetera_inc 281297@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>AB- here, I've had Rhogam a few times (~28wks during my first pregnancy and after my MC @ 8.5wks) and never found it to be all that bad, definitely less painful than a tetanus shot. ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-other-rh-negative-mom-to-bees-out-there#post-193869 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 12:33:38 +0000 Audge10 193869@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am A- and I had some spotting early on so I first got the shot around 8 weeks. I'll get another one at 28wks and then once the baby is born. I didn't think the shot hurt and they put it in my upper arm. It was like getting a flu shot. If I remember correctly, I think my arm was a little sore that day, like I overworked/exercised the muscle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-other-rh-negative-mom-to-bees-out-there#post-187958 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 11:24:39 +0000 LuLu Mom 187958@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm O- so I'll be getting the shot at week 28 (almost 24 weeks now.) I was told it's not too bad though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-other-rh-negative-mom-to-bees-out-there#post-187930 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 11:02:48 +0000 kml636 187930@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm RH negative. The shot I had after my first MC was not too bad. Mostly I find there is a lot of misinformation out there... people panic when they find out I'm RH negative... awkward. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-other-rh-negative-mom-to-bees-out-there#post-187484 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 21:42:14 +0000 Mrs. Superhero 187484@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was too! it was fine, the shots hurt a bit but no biggie. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-other-rh-negative-mom-to-bees-out-there#post-187416 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 20:33:44 +0000 petuniasandpearls 187416@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>RH- here too! I don't like shots, but I don't really have a needle-phobia so I think I'll be okay. I'll make sure to schedule that appointment at the end of the day so I can go home in case the injection spot is sore. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-other-rh-negative-mom-to-bees-out-there#post-187399 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 20:00:41 +0000 mrskc 187399@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Rh- here. I've had the rohgam shot twice when I had two miscarriages. I got it in the arm and it didn't feel any different than any other shot I've had. I think I'll get it at 28 weeks and then again after birth if baby is Rh+. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-other-rh-negative-mom-to-bees-out-there#post-187334 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 18:44:57 +0000 meredithNYC 187334@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am! I am such a baby about needles and honestly, it didn't bother me at all getting the Rhogam shot. I was more annoyed at how much I had to pay for it since my insurance didn't cover it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-other-rh-negative-mom-to-bees-out-there#post-187241 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 16:40:06 +0000 heartsnsunshine 187241@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Glad to hear all your responses and experiences.... This sounds like this is nothing to worry about :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-other-rh-negative-mom-to-bees-out-there#post-186860 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 09:43:32 +0000 mamimami 186860@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had the shot AFTER giving birth, while I was in the hospital. So by that time it seemed like no big whoop. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-other-rh-negative-mom-to-bees-out-there#post-186838 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 09:28:03 +0000 sulli301 186838@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@heartsnsunshine: I am 0 negative, but as it turned out so was DD, so I didn't have to get it in the hospital after delivery, just once during pregnancy. I will be getting it again this time around. I don't mind shots, but wasn't looking forward to the bum shot! I was so happy when the nurse told me it was going to be in my arm!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-other-rh-negative-mom-to-bees-out-there#post-186835 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 09:23:09 +0000 DillonLion 186835@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm O-, so I'll be getting a shot. I'm not really that worried about it because I don't have a shot phobia. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-other-rh-negative-mom-to-bees-out-there#post-186834 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 09:22:33 +0000 mamabolt 186834@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm O- and got the shot around 28 weeks. Didn't hurt much more than any other shot, other than my dignity for having to drop trou and bend over the exam table. Of course, I got it right after I had done my three hour glucose test, so I was kind of used to being a pincushion that day anyway! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-other-rh-negative-mom-to-bees-out-there#post-186824 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 09:15:50 +0000 Pipers Mommy 186824@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am O- and my DH knew he was B- but they made me get the injection just in case, for me it was no different than any other IM injection, I didn't think it hurt. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-other-rh-negative-mom-to-bees-out-there#post-183881 Fri, 08 Jun 2012 23:27:42 +0000 duckduckkristen 183881@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm Rh- and got the shot at 18 weeks because of some bleeding and then after LO was born because he was A+. Usually they just give it to you at 28 weeks and then again after the birth if LO is a positive blood type. They'll also give it to you if you have any kind of trauma to your abdomen while pregnant or if you have a miscarriage. It didn't hurt any more than any other shot I've had. Don't worry too much! Oh and for the first shot they made me stay at the office for 15 minutes after the shot to make sure I didnt have an allergic reaction. Not sure if that is standard, but be prepared to have to stay. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-other-rh-negative-mom-to-bees-out-there#post-183851 Fri, 08 Jun 2012 21:52:08 +0000 Sweet T 183851@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@photojane: I didn't have the shot until I was 28wks. They checked my blood type when they tested to confirm my pregnancy and we discussed that I would need the shot at my first appointment. I'm pretty sure that you would only need the shot early if you have had a miscarriage before. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-other-rh-negative-mom-to-bees-out-there#post-183843 Fri, 08 Jun 2012 21:34:58 +0000 photojane 183843@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@rachiecakes: so I'm good to wait a few weeks? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-other-rh-negative-mom-to-bees-out-there#post-183817 Fri, 08 Jun 2012 21:15:41 +0000 Sweet T 183817@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not pregnant now, but I'm A- and have had the RhoGam shot. It really wasn't a big deal and I'm a baby when it comes to needles! I didn't even feel it. It was a little sore for a day or two afterwards and that was it. DS ended up being A- as well so I only had to have one shot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-other-rh-negative-mom-to-bees-out-there#post-183808 Fri, 08 Jun 2012 21:03:51 +0000 rachiecakes 183808@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@photojane: they checked at my very first appointment </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-other-rh-negative-mom-to-bees-out-there#post-183806 Fri, 08 Jun 2012 21:01:35 +0000 photojane 183806@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mom had 3 miscarriages in the 80's do to the rh factor. I'm really nervous I'll have the same. How soon should they test for it? My appointment isn't until the 26th. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-other-rh-negative-mom-to-bees-out-there#post-183805 Fri, 08 Jun 2012 21:01:22 +0000 rachiecakes 183805@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>B- here :)<br /> shots didn't feel different than any others - no pain at all </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-other-rh-negative-mom-to-bees-out-there#post-183790 Fri, 08 Jun 2012 20:49:12 +0000 cyneswith 183790@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A- here. I just hope I'm not having one of my "needles are evil" days - don't know why, but twice in my life, normal IVs have hurt enough to make me twitch (once was in the earliest phase of toxic epidermal necrolysis, though, so that was explicable.) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-other-rh-negative-mom-to-bees-out-there#post-182458 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 19:34:51 +0000 chrispygal 182458@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was RH negative and just had the shot a few weeks ago. It surprised me a bit, because it did hurt, but it wasn't that bad. I am a huuuuuuge baby when it comes to needles too. Don't stress about it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-other-rh-negative-mom-to-bees-out-there#post-182227 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 18:01:04 +0000 sorrycharlie 182227@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm O-...I'll report back in 4 weeks when I get my shot :( </p>