**Update in Op***. *Urgent care visit, ER visit, and now,

[usuallylurking]

I had one after my c-sec with DS1. I didn't see your post in the randoms, otherwise I would've told you your symptoms sounded exactly like mine. Hugs, it's scary, but I'm glad you went in and it was caught.

Outpatient treatment with Lovenox is just as effective as in patient treatment with IV Heparin. If they want you to stay in the hospital, it definitely shouldn't be for longer than 24 hours, but I'd push a little, explain you have a brand new newborn at home that you're breastfeeding, etc. I only had to be there long enough that they made sure I knew how to inject myself with the Lovenox.

After the Lovenox I was transitioned to Coumadin (a tiny pill, take twice a day) and then was on it for 3 months. They checked my INR every 3-ish days (small town, travel wasn't a problem) to make sure my dosage was where it needed to be.

Again, hugs, but I'm glad it's been caught and you're being taken care of!! If you have any questions, ask away.

[hungrycaterpillar]

In so glad you got that checked. PEs are so dangerous. You'll bbe home sooner than you know it. Big hugs

[nahoku]

Lots of hugs and healing thoughts for you!

[qcinoct]

{{hugs}} so glad they caught it

[Eagles]

Huge hugs and good thoughts for a short, uneventful stay! I'm glad you went in. ❤

[urbancowgirl]

Hugs! I hope you can go home soon.

[cville]

You poor thing, how scary. I have you in my thoughts. I'm glad the urgent care and hospital caught it!

[gogadgetgo]

So many hugs. Sending you good thoughts

[Deleted]

Ugh I'm sorry you're going through this. praying its taken care of quickly and you can be back with your family soon.

[kris356]

I'm sorry. ((Hugs))

[ginandjucie24]

Aug 13, 2016 13:53:15 GMT -5 meganew said:

So many good thoughts. Where are you located? There has to be someone here close by- that's a lot to deal with with a newborn.

I am in upstate NY, 30 minutes north of Albany.

My H will be with our kids, he is a very hands on father. It's Hard to go through all things things with no family or friends around.

[ginandjucie24]

Aug 13, 2016 14:22:35 GMT -5 usuallylurking said:

I had one after my c-sec with DS1. I didn't see your post in the randoms, otherwise I would've told you your symptoms sounded exactly like mine. Hugs, it's scary, but I'm glad you went in and it was caught.

Outpatient treatment with Lovenox is just as effective as in patient treatment with IV Heparin. If they want you to stay in the hospital, it definitely shouldn't be for longer than 24 hours, but I'd push a little, explain you have a brand new newborn at home that you're breastfeeding, etc. I only had to be there long enough that they made sure I knew how to inject myself with the Lovenox.

After the Lovenox I was transitioned to Coumadin (a tiny pill, take twice a day) and then was on it for 3 months. They checked my INR every 3-ish days (small town, travel wasn't a problem) to make sure my dosage was where it needed to be.

Again, hugs, but I'm glad it's been caught and you're being taken care of!! If you have any questions, ask away.

I will probably have millions of questions so I will pm you at some point. Thank You.

[KaraOrNot]

Hugs.

[pumpkin]

(((hugs)))

[olegregg]

Hope you heal quickly!

[acr]

So scary - good for you for being on top of your health and getting to the Dr! Prayers your way

[mcmel]

Thinking of you.

[fluffycookie]

Huge hugs!!!

[panicfoot]

I am so sorry! Big hugs to you. I hope you recover quickly and are able to be home ASAP.

[runforrest]

Huge hugs and I hope you can go home soon.

[lilafowler]

Good thoughts for you. I'm so glad they found them before it became a bigger problem.

[katiescarlett]

How scary! I'm glad you went in and hope they get you taken care of quickly.

[usuallylurking]

Aug 13, 2016 15:19:18 GMT -5 ginandjucie24 said:

Aug 13, 2016 14:22:35 GMT -5 usuallylurking said:

I had one after my c-sec with DS1. I didn't see your post in the randoms, otherwise I would've told you your symptoms sounded exactly like mine. Hugs, it's scary, but I'm glad you went in and it was caught.

Outpatient treatment with Lovenox is just as effective as in patient treatment with IV Heparin. If they want you to stay in the hospital, it definitely shouldn't be for longer than 24 hours, but I'd push a little, explain you have a brand new newborn at home that you're breastfeeding, etc. I only had to be there long enough that they made sure I knew how to inject myself with the Lovenox.

After the Lovenox I was transitioned to Coumadin (a tiny pill, take twice a day) and then was on it for 3 months. They checked my INR every 3-ish days (small town, travel wasn't a problem) to make sure my dosage was where it needed to be.

Again, hugs, but I'm glad it's been caught and you're being taken care of!! If you have any questions, ask away.

I will probably have millions of questions so I will pm you at some point. Thank You.

I just saw you're having lots of swelling. When is your next appt with your doc? I had a lot of swelling after my c-sec with DS1 (when I threw my pulmonary embolism) and my doc put me on Lasix for just a day or so to help the swelling flush. It's a diuretic, safe for breastfeeding (same as your other upcoming blood clot meds!), and really helped my swelling go down. If you still have the swelling, maybe ask your doc about something for it?

Also, I know it's really hard. We lived near H's family but that wasn't all that comforting, lol. Otherwise I was all alone, too. I don't know if this kiddo was your last, but in case you're worried about your future after having these clots, just know that I've had completely uncomplicated pregnancies and births with DS2 and DS3, and so far the same is true with this pregnancy with DS4. I've also had weightloss surgery without any problems. As soon as you say you've had a PE, doctors ears perk up, but it's something that is very manageable.

So many hugs!! And yes, if you have questions, ask away! I am more than happy to do whatever I can to help or provide a bit of comfort in a "I've been there" sort of way. I hope you're feeling ok now and are able to relax. Hopefully your c-sec recovery is going well otherwise!

[tillie]

So many hugs. I just got out of the hospital and had fluid in my lung cavity. I couldn't breathe without oxygen and it was so scary. I was in ICU for 10 days. They ended up draining almost 4 liters of fluid. I also had Ladix and Heprin which all helped. I had that loud awful oxygen as well.

In so sorry you are going through this. Take care of yourself so you can be healthy for DH and the kids. Hugs.

[liverandonions]

I am so sorry. So glad you went in and it was caught. Hope you're feeling better soon and are home with your family asap.

[killercupcake]

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this but very glad you're okay and getting it taken care of in a timely fashion. Get well!

[iamali]

Oh my gosh. Giant (((hugs))).

[miniroller]

Thoughts, prayers, & so many hugs, OP. I promise it WILL get better than this! (Just repeat that for however long is necessary) You've Got This!

[mekia]

I'm so sorry. So glad you went in! Thinking of you.

[Elsa]

I am so so glad they caught it and that you are ok!!!!