XP: Anemia anyone?

cakenbake

Did anyone have anemia with their pg? I'm beginning to wonder if I am anemic because of how tired I am all the time. I literally could sleep all the time! We went to bed around 10pm last night, and I didn't get out of bed until 9am, with the exception of J's milk cup at 5am. And I could've stayed in bed easily!

That can't be normal. I was super energetic at this point with J, and I don't think I can blame the difference on chasing a toddler around any more. I definitely like my sleep, and it's a challenge keeping up with J, but I don't do enough to get THIS tired! I'll be at the OB tomorrow, and will definitely have them check, though.

Any suggestions/comments/similar stories? 

MissMoxy

Oh yeah, with both pg's, and seemingly whenever I'm not pregnant as well. With my first pregnancy my OB was even considering a blood transfusion because my hemoglobin was getting so low. With this pregnancy I've tried to be more diligent w/ taking my iron supplements. Definitely call your OB to see what they suggest. Anemia is super common in pregnancy. Good Luck!

susansev

yes with both girls...I took Slow FE...

aldyn

Well, I've heard that every pregnancy is different and the symptoms can vary a lot.  Having said that though, I was exhausted during the first trimester of my first pregnancy and I did end up being low in iron so I supplemented.

I'm exhausted again with this pregnancy and at my first appointment I asked my doctor if I should just start the extra iron now since I was low last time and she said yes.

I take Floradix.  It's a liquid supplement that you take twice a day.  Supposedly it shouldn't constipate you like some iron supplements can.

https://www.evitamins.com/product.asp?pid=1041

 

TacoBaby

I am.  It's really common in women, especially during pregnancy.  Generally you're tested for it around the same time as your glucose challenge test.  I have to take two iron pills a day, what fun!