Daily Dalteparin

[Am919]

Hi,

I had OHSS after my eggs collected tonight last year and was admitted to hospital as it was so severe. I then suffered a traumatic stroke, witnessed by my husband. Thankfully I am nearly back to full health apart from some balance issues and mild weakness and fatigue.

As a result, I have to have daily aspirin and since embryo transfer, I also have to have daily Dalteparin injections. I don't have much fat on me which makes things difficult but I am bruising quite a but sometimes. Each injections leaves some sort of mark despite me doing them slower.some burst capillaries so I bleed after.Every few days I get so upset because I can't really be touched on my tummy and it's sore physically and to look at. Hopefully I get pregnant but it does mean I have to have all the way through to 6weeks post partum. I'm just really struggling and finding it the hardest part of IVF at the moment. I'm in my 2ww and doing a full natural cycle.

Just feeling like I'm in a dark hole sometimes.I try to hide my upset from my husband as we have male factor and he has guilt and blame issues around the stroke and injections which is the consequence.

Anyway thoughts would be greatly appreciated thank you.

[Poppygarden]

Hi am919, really sorry to read everything you have had to go through. It sounds incredibly tough and you are so strong to keep going. All my fingers and toes are crossed for you this cycle.

Ivf is a very bumpy road, I’m sure so many people in this group can understand the physical and mental pain involved.

Keep looking after yourself, if you can spend some time doing the things you love. When I’m struggling i naturally want to retreat into myself and cry my heart out. However I always find the solution is to talk to my husband and he helps me more than anything else. Counselling has also really helped us.

Wishing you all the best x

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I am sorry you have been through so much. I don't really have any advice but wanted to say you are not alone. I have had to do blood thinner injections with every IVF round and if I was lucky enough to get pregnant up to 12 weeks after birth. My stomach is also black and blue and very sore. My main tip is to check there aren't any air bubbles as this can cause the bruising. I know some people ice before they inject which can help too. Heaps of luck x

[Idril]

That's awful, sorry for this. I also had a PE after an IVF cycle due to an ectopic pregnancy. Anyway, I also had to take injection but they gave me a break for the second trimester as less risk apparently. I don't have much fat either which makes it hard but I found that pinching the skin hard makes it less bruised and a bit less painful too. I hope it will get better for you xxx

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Be sure to alternate injection site daily and try an ice cube against the skin after injection to reduce stinging and gently pat dry .Thinking of you

Janet

[MariaHdz]

I am so sorry to hear what you are going thru. I have PCOS and last year I had mild OHSS. It was no near as bad as with you, but i felt really bad during it. For blood thinners I have some experience as I tend to break my legs sort of easily and use casts relatively often, so I need to inject herparin and stuff like that sometimes for months. Pinching the site where you want to inject, not injecting close to the bellybutton and alternating sides is what works better for me. Also I try to be careful that the needle is not too inclined as this causes me blue marks. All the luck for you and your husband, you are in this road together and I hope the best for you. I am also happy that you are feeling better.