Hello @jess0502,

Welcome to Connect. I can only imagine how worrying this must be! First, I'd urge you to inform your doctor about coughing up blood, (if you haven't done so already), to rule out any complications. Here's some information from Mayo Clinic, about rheumatic fever: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/rheumatic-fever/symptoms-causes/syc-20354588

I'd like to introduce you to @freemary @kety @kim4hope @jillianm @marylou705, who, along with others in this conversation, "https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/chronic-erythema-nodosum/" have written about similar symptoms.
I'm also tagging @bevmaier @jannyw @solomio Mentor @windwalker as they have shared their experiences with rheumatic fever, and may have more insight for you.

@jess0502, do you have family/friends to help you cope with the new baby during this difficult time?