Fe

Fe=Iron:
A few weeks ago when I went for my 28 week appointment, they did a glucose tolerance test, as well as checking my hemoglobin levels.  I was thankful to lean that I passed the glucose tolerance test (unlike when I was pregnant with Emma), however, my hemoglobin levels were at an 8 (12 being normal), which is considered very anemic.  Therefore, the doctor put me on Iron pills 2X/day to try and bring my levels up, and this Thursday, we will see if I've made any progress. 

I remember being anemic when I was younger and they never made me take iron pills for it, but I guess it's different when you're pregnant since you need the extra blood for the baby.  I have been researching to see what may be done if my levels haven't come up, and am not sure if they would give me a shot, a blood transfusion (very doubtful....thankfully!), or have me just continue the pills.  I do think that my low levels can be blamed (in part) for my exhaustion every night.  It seems like 3 or 4 nights out of the week I fall asleep on the couch before 10 p.m., and the other 3 or 4 I'm fighting to stay awake until 10:30 so that Nick doesn't feel like I don't want to spend any time with him!  With any luck, maybe I will be feeling better soon!  Guess we'll see in a few days :)