Downs
- "Failed" the hemoglobin (iron) blood draw today. They like to see it at 11 in pregnancy and mine is currently 10.6. I am not surprised as I know I have been feeling more tired. According to the midwife, Donna, it takes 120 days for your consumption to reflect results in a blood test! So what I change now will affect my post-birth recovery, ability to breastfeed, emotional well being, energy level, etc. at that time period. A friend has the same problem and finds natural remedies whenever possible. She has told me about a product called Floradix that is also pumped with great mommy herbs and is not constipating! I think I will give it a go.
- Passed the GTT - glucose tolerance test today. YAY! My number was a 134, and their threshold is 135.
- "Pason's" heartbeat was around 134.
- My belly measured 28 cm--"right on" for 28 weeks.
- 3 generous friends and family have offered to host baby showers! So far they are all scheduled in December!! I am so humbled and grateful.
Floradix is a little pricy, but it is GREAT! I feel so much better when I take it...
ReplyDelete-Laura
You may be the cutest pregnant woman I've ever seen (if I haven't said it before!)...what a PERFECT belly you have....I want to see some new pics now that you're 28 weeks!
ReplyDeleteI failed my hemoglobin test last time too, and taking the iron supplement was REALLY helpful to my energy levels...and I started feeling better immediately (I would guess that the supplement helps with your symptoms even if it doesn't show up in a blood test right away). That Floradix looks like it would be worth every dollar and I'm definitely keeping your blog bookmarked so I can find it again if I need to!
Happy Incubating! :)
Lindsey