Iron too low?*

 I got a panicked call from the OB last night, and then was able to speak with them this morning. 

They ran blood yesterday, (why they needed to at this far along I have no idea.)

Well my tsh was fine, it was my iron levels. 

They were low earlier in the pregnancy. Not horribly low by any means, like .2 off from ideal.

But now the level is 7.

NOrmal is 12-15.

10 or higher is considered safe for birth.

They are now discussing a blood transfusion, and are worried about hemoraging. Of course, surgery is not ideal with the levels this low either. 

They are giving me iron, and praying it helps some. Perhaps the low iron would explain the chronic exhaustion, but I figured it was simply having 2 kids, with each of them having special needs in their own ways, having a high maintiance husband, going to school, being pregnant, and then the whole I don’t sleep well thing. I mean, I am pregnant and tired, it is common.

So, now I am slightly stressed… From what I have seen, 7 is pretty low. 

Prayers for saftey might be nice. 

Everyone is home today… MAking messes, but you know. I love the kids being home. They are snuggly and I love that. WHat would I do without them?

Sleep?

Sabastian got into my bag and found tic tacs, he thinks he likes them now… 

We have therapy today, and as much as it is overwhelming to me, I am glad she still gets it. She has 3 more ot sessions. 2 more st and then the insurance company ends it all. 

BUt good news. ABA is supposed to start next week!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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