tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post5427251442069253508..comments2024-03-08T02:51:53.512-08:00Comments on Eat Love Procreate: Glucose Test: PASSED! RBC's a bit lowEmilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07415140299306373048noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-73276534216107765322014-06-13T04:57:05.808-07:002014-06-13T04:57:05.808-07:00Yay!!! I'm so happy that you passed the glucos...Yay!!! I'm so happy that you passed the glucose test! Aubrey https://www.blogger.com/profile/10268033706598268682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-60263964294564542812014-06-09T18:17:33.202-07:002014-06-09T18:17:33.202-07:00Very interesting on the sugar. I never knew that. ...Very interesting on the sugar. I never knew that. Thanks for the tips Amy!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415140299306373048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-8828375502026826452014-06-07T18:12:55.331-07:002014-06-07T18:12:55.331-07:00Don't know if u can get it in your country but...Don't know if u can get it in your country but a natural iron supplement called Spatone is what I had to take on top of my prenatal vitamins in the last trimester. On a side note, and not great news but I was told eating sugar depletes iron stores! So I was happy taking Spatone and eating my cake too! Yay! XAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06784740522477304743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-85543672282495400452014-06-07T07:25:58.798-07:002014-06-07T07:25:58.798-07:00Thanks Suzanne. It's totally nuts I know. I ca...Thanks Suzanne. It's totally nuts I know. I can't wait to celebrate your impending arrival of a baby too. Praying so hard this cycle worked for you! Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415140299306373048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-1345372831716040842014-06-07T07:24:19.338-07:002014-06-07T07:24:19.338-07:00Very happy I don't have to do anything more on...Very happy I don't have to do anything more on that front for sure. I'm sure you can relate to that little weight that's lifted, knowing no more tests, no visits to a dietician, no pricking your finger 4 times per day, etc. PhewEmilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415140299306373048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-77605682967235162972014-06-07T07:23:05.500-07:002014-06-07T07:23:05.500-07:00My mom was too Jessah. I guess most people don'...My mom was too Jessah. I guess most people don't even know about it since they don't often get checked for that. Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415140299306373048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-35716671305182996542014-06-07T07:22:15.345-07:002014-06-07T07:22:15.345-07:00All great pearls of wisdom Danielle! Thank you for...All great pearls of wisdom Danielle! Thank you for chiming in! Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415140299306373048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-32589519243661171512014-06-06T16:34:57.931-07:002014-06-06T16:34:57.931-07:00Woo hoo! I remember being so excited to pass, too....Woo hoo! I remember being so excited to pass, too. That is pretty cool that they gave you a full report like that, I've never seen that before.Deedahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02386061097583007160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-83148930713305424762014-06-06T14:42:54.985-07:002014-06-06T14:42:54.985-07:00Yay! Congrats on passing. I've been anemic on ...Yay! Congrats on passing. I've been anemic on and off most of my life. I think think some people just get that deficiency…diet aside. Jessah @ Dreaming of Dimpleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02945119397487785737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-50412473995718489762014-06-06T12:46:27.147-07:002014-06-06T12:46:27.147-07:00I also had low iron with this last pregnancy. Appa...I also had low iron with this last pregnancy. Apparently it was never an issue with my first (or perhaps my levels were borderline and it was never mentioned). My doctor's midwife recommended a liquid iron supplement, which is supposed to be easier on the stomach, but I was not able to find it. I ended up going with a slow-release iron supplement that was recommended to me by a pharmacist at Walgreens. She also stressed the importance of taking the supplement at night, instead of the morning, which is when I took my prenatal vitamin. My doctor agreed and said it was easier on the stomach to space out the iron through the day. I was also told to add fiber gummy supplements to my diet to counteract any ill side effects for all the extra iron. I was already on Miralax, so luckily the addition of the fiber gummies was all I needed to stay, you know, regular. LOL! Hopefully you won't need to worry about it, but it's easy enough to address and treat. And like you said, a great excuse for extra burgers and spinach!! Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02962863331416729948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-49319522754565626882014-06-06T07:56:48.031-07:002014-06-06T07:56:48.031-07:00So glad you passed!! Things are just flying by for...So glad you passed!! Things are just flying by for you!! I can't believe you'll be holding your little Preston by the end of the Summer!!! YAY!!! Suzanne https://www.blogger.com/profile/17076109137436674891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-27241828227807927402014-06-06T07:32:45.820-07:002014-06-06T07:32:45.820-07:00Yep, they are out today, but will ask my peri at a...Yep, they are out today, but will ask my peri at apt. next week. In mean time, I have an excuse for more spinach salad bar trips to Jason's Deli!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415140299306373048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-60675800706277083722014-06-06T07:31:43.772-07:002014-06-06T07:31:43.772-07:00So interesting even the iron supplement isn't ...So interesting even the iron supplement isn't raising yours above normal. It really does seem to be common during the 2nd and 3rd tri. Noticed that Standard Process makes a supplement called Ferrofood (whole foods based iron supplement that also contains Vit C). So, maybe if they recommend taking one, that is an option. I really do not like taking synthetic supps. If nothing else, I say we just eat more cheeseburgers! haha!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415140299306373048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-16406309457778259242014-06-06T07:28:52.015-07:002014-06-06T07:28:52.015-07:00Seriously! One less thing to worry about!Seriously! One less thing to worry about!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415140299306373048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-61930778570772077802014-06-06T06:04:05.608-07:002014-06-06T06:04:05.608-07:00So glad you passed!!! Praise Him!!So glad you passed!!! Praise Him!!Caroline @ In Due Timehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16261569299914107796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-30304428983337579002014-06-06T05:59:08.382-07:002014-06-06T05:59:08.382-07:00So happy that you passed!! My iron is low too so I...So happy that you passed!! My iron is low too so I take an iron pill every morning on top of my prenatal vitamin every night. It is still low but my doctor says not to worry. You are doing great!Mrs. Losthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12581889035592514779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-57674241209776684842014-06-06T05:47:15.700-07:002014-06-06T05:47:15.700-07:00Yay for passing the glucose test! And yes, i'd...Yay for passing the glucose test! And yes, i'd definitely mention this to your dr at your next visit... even give them a call if you don't want to wait. The one thing I've learned thru this process is that you are your only advocate so it's better to check and be safe than be sorry.shayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03343022560947651822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-75249528123795718222014-06-06T05:08:05.722-07:002014-06-06T05:08:05.722-07:00I love having nurse friends! Thank you Elizabeth f...I love having nurse friends! Thank you Elizabeth for commenting! I'm going to at least try to do the Vit C thing when eating meals high in iron, and this may also be a good excuse to eat a couple extra hamburgers. I'd rather not add in additional supplements or change my prenatal if I don't have to.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415140299306373048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-24058597526619337092014-06-05T21:19:04.211-07:002014-06-05T21:19:04.211-07:00Looks great to me! I wouldn't worry about you...Looks great to me! I wouldn't worry about your RBC's yet, it can indicate a problem if your other labs are also bad but one low reading doesn't indicate a problem :) Congrats on passing!Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17479827247418887412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-45989816213277613172014-06-05T18:24:31.582-07:002014-06-05T18:24:31.582-07:00Thanks so much! Yes, smooth and uneventful is the ...Thanks so much! Yes, smooth and uneventful is the goal!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415140299306373048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-71424052339582988262014-06-05T17:41:51.057-07:002014-06-05T17:41:51.057-07:00Oh Em, I am always so happy to read more good news...Oh Em, I am always so happy to read more good news about your pregnancy. Congrats on passing your GD test. Hoping the rest of your pregnancy is just as smooth. Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13213799827326314663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-3699267603603989512014-06-05T16:24:35.771-07:002014-06-05T16:24:35.771-07:00Thanks Jo Jo. Just seen too many mistakes to fully...Thanks Jo Jo. Just seen too many mistakes to fully trust the "everything looks good" delivered by word of mouth. Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415140299306373048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-58596309011744493142014-06-05T15:53:49.697-07:002014-06-05T15:53:49.697-07:00Congrats on passing the glucose test. I admire the...Congrats on passing the glucose test. I admire the fact that u are on top of ur medical stuff. Better to be aware than unaware. JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02412370930767709093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-55502817761332571912014-06-05T15:08:22.863-07:002014-06-05T15:08:22.863-07:00Thank you!
And side note, why on earth did I not...Thank you! <br /><br />And side note, why on earth did I not realize you had an active blog? Was it private before or something? I've now added you to my blog list and will be following along!! :) Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415140299306373048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052836858232611779.post-5146365176520156912014-06-05T15:05:34.900-07:002014-06-05T15:05:34.900-07:00I hear you. I'm trying to be a good little low...I hear you. I'm trying to be a good little low maintenance OB patient, but I keep and track all of our medical records. I learned a long time ago to always ask for them, because stuff does get missed. And with two parents who died young, I do like to compare seemingly unimportant blood values over time. Will def update any recos from the peri! Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415140299306373048noreply@blogger.com