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1.) I have Factor V Leiden mutation.
2.) The shots were a little painful. I would say they didn't hurt much going in, but the spot burned for a couple minutes afterward. I got used to it, though. I gave them to myself, one injection in the stomach each evening.
3.) I started Lovenox at 6 weeks and continued it until 36 weeks, at which point I switched to Heparin until delivery. Heparin has a shorter half-life so it's safer if you've had it close to when you go into labor, but it was 2 shots a day instead of 1. I went back to Lovenox for the 6 weeks following delivery.

Let me know if you have any other questions!

I had Lovenox for my last pregnancy- from 6 weeks until I switched to Heparin a few weeks before delivery. Lovenox for 8 weeks post partum.

My husband gave me the shots (and my 3 year old at the time was really into "helping"). I am very squeamish and couldn't really even look.

They stung/burned a bit each time but you get used to it. Honestly the anticipation of the burn was worse for me.

It wasn't pleasant but I know for a fact it helped get my daughter here safely so would do it again in a heartbeat.

You've got this, mama!! HUGS!

ETA- I have a blood clotting disorder- not sure what it is- but had a miscarriage and a stillbirth prior to my last (successful with Lovenox) pregnancy.