Now What?

Got my blood test results back yesterday. They drew blood at my appointment Wednesday to monitor my blood count because of my sickle cell. My hemoglobin was low. It measured a 9.8 on a scale where 11.0-13.0 is standard. That means I am not creating enough red blood cells to carry oxygen from my lungs to other cells, and it is making me anemic. Now my iron is low! Something else to worry about during this pregnancy. Is my baby getting enough oxygen? Is the blood flowing okay between the two of us? So much worry. Dr. Smith now has me a different prenatal vitamin with an extra boost of folic acid than normal prenatals. This should raise my iron levels in my body.

I wonder how many more drugs I will be on in order to support this pregnancy? First the progesterone supplement, which by the way is no fun to take, and now this new prenatal. Little one, I do hope you will stay around because mommy is going through so much right now to ensure your health and well being. Can't wait to meet you in May!!