MSE Pregnancy Club 19

emsywoo123

Stupid Q ladies-how did you know you had low iron levels? Blood results?

LilacPixie

bloods emsy. evil bloods. my count is usually about the 11 mark so I am in for it

Welshlassie

emsywoo123 wrote: »

Stupid Q ladies-how did you know you had low iron levels? Blood results?

Blood results confirmed my suspicions. I was permanently exhausted but not pregnant, so went for a blood test. Iron tabs (they told be to take 3 a day, I only took one, just made my poo black (TMI) didn't really get constipated) for about 3/4 months sorted me out and lots of green leafy vegetables, although Asda do cruchie nut barn flakes, which have a huge amount of iron in them, a bowl of that and a glass of orange juice for a months also helped.

DON79

Catw0man wrote: »

DON - just wondered if you got anywhere with the job you were after? I have an interview for the job I went for next week, I let them know up front that I am pregnant, and they said they looked forward to receiving my application

Hi, I didn't apply in the end but am pleased you have got something, hope it all goes well for you with your interview - best wishes!

emsywoo123

I knew the bloods were evil :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Ho hum and how long for the results of all these weird and wonderful tests (check me out asking like I've never done this before!! I just cannot remember anything but my name.......at a push )

Welshlassie

Usually a few day, max a week.

lilian1977

I hoped it would be only that long but I've heard nothing about my 14 week bloods yet, grr!

sir_monster

I'm another one that hates blood tests, in the last week due to being admitted had to have 3 tests two from my left arm in a few days which has a lovely bruise now and one from my right hand which hurt like hell!! Also they are so carp in getting back the results, when I was admitted I had an 'urgent' blood test which was meant to be back in an hour this was on Tuesday at 4ish but they didn't check it until Thursday then decided to do another one!! Had one done as requested on Saturday, but still don't know what the result is, not sure why they bother to be honest!

emsywoo123

Ok, I hvae consultant on Thursday afternoon, wondered if they would be back.....2 days could be pushing it

Right, I'm off to bed, have to be up mega early....will post tomorrow [STRIKE]if[/STRIKE] when I get back from the draining :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

BTW, quiet from Kitkat, she's not posted on FB since this morning......hopefully mummy cuddles for her?

lilian1977

Just waiting for OH to get in from the football and then I'm off to bed, MW at 9am tomorrow but it's only up the road so I'll actually get a lie in