Pregnant on Lovenox

[waltsmom]

Hello! I am new to the site and learned about it from my husband, Anthony. I wanted to inform you that I am currently 8 weeks 4 days pregnant and am taking 80 mg of Lovenox 2 times a day. I had complications with my son, who was born prematurely at 28 weeks due to preeclampsia. One week following his birth I had my 2nd mitral valve replacement, because a blood clot had formed on the valve during my pregnancy. I chose the St. Jude again, because the life of the valve is longer and there is a greater risk with each additional heart surgery. I've already had three.

I am happy to be having another baby, and although I know the risks are great, I believe I will make it through this pregnancy with a healthy, full-term baby. Because of the blood clot on the mitral valve in my previous pregnancy while on Lovenox, I have decided to begin coumadin in my 2nd trimester, about 5 weeks away. I want to create as healthy an environment for this baby as possible.

I believe strongly in the power of life. I also believe that God creates miracles all the time to remind people that He is there. I am hoping to find a supportive community here, who will share in this experience with me.

Sincerely,
Willow

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Mitral Valve Replacement - St. Jude Mechanical Valve (9/1999)
Mitral Valve Replacement - St. Jude Mechanical Valve (8/1993)
Mitral Valve Repair (1/1993)
Diagnosis: Rheumatic Heart Disease

 

[hensylee]

we have another new member who just joined this past week (or the one before) and is also pregnant. Well, her husband joined. Maybe he/they will come on in and join you in your thread. We will happily travel along with you all the way through and all be god/grandparents. Good luck and blessins.....

 

[Sherry]

Welcome to our site, Willow. We will all be anxious to hear how your pregnancy progresses since, I believe, you are the only member with a prosthetic who has shared this experience with us.

Ann, Willow is the one whose husband shared the post over in the other forum.

 

[hensylee]

oh, okay, Tks, Sherry