Last week, I went to the doctor (is there any other pregnant ladies out there who get tired of so many visits?). I had a glucose tolerance test and a cbc 3 weeks before and the results were in: I don't have gestational diabetes, but, I am anemic!!
When the N.P. for my Doc delivered the news, she asked me if I've been tired or short of breath. . . .symptoms of anemia. I told her, yeah, I've been tired, but just blamed in on pregnancy.
So now I am taking Iron pills. But, I have a little problem, I'm totally noticing how tired I am and even when I'm short of breath. Is it getting worse, or am I just more aware of it. I feel like I was in ignorant bliss until now. . . .
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Would totally assume the same thing. Tired and short of breath, pregnant. Pregnancy gets blamed for everything. :) Don't really think you'll notice a different with the iron pills.
10 weeks...WOW, GO Camilla!
Did you know that craving ice is a sign of iron deficiency? I think I have been iron deficient with all my kids and I always crave ice.
I was anemic with Brayden and the iron pills made a huge difference. Not that pregnancy didn't still suck, but I really encourage popping those iron pills. (Made a big difference in high school too.)
Now you have an excuse why you are sitting around growing a fetus.
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