A Quick Update…by Bubble 3
Tue 16th March
It’s been a couple of weeks since I’ve posted! I’ve been very tired lately, with daily headaches that aren’t moved with any medication. When I mentioned this to Maree (upon returning my meal planner assessment) she suggested I might be low in iron and, after remembering that I’d only had red meat four times in a couple of months, I too thought that iron must be the reason. I’ve had so many commitments in the last couple of weeks that I haven’t yet had the time to have a blood test to be sure though. I don’t want to just start taking iron tablets because they may mask my symptoms if it’s not iron, and iron tablets disagree with me, as a rule. I have however cancelled work for this afternoon (I started coaching gymnastics twice a week since these posts began) and the boys and I are off to the doctor. My eldest son sounds like he has croup today so I can’t prioritise other commitments ahead of going to the doctor (as I can when it’s only my own health at risk). Just to be clear, if I do have an iron problem it’s definitely not because of the girl diet I’ve been on…it’s my fault entirely! The diet allows for red meat, white meat, and spinach (just to name a few things), so the fact that I’ve had so little red meat is just poor planning on my behalf. I’ve increased my red meat intake to two or three times a week and I’ve had spinach a few times a week too. Hopefully my experience will help others be more aware of their meal planning, if low iron is what I’m experiencing, it’s no fun at all!
I’ve been spending the last couple of evenings crocheting a baby pink rug (both for relaxation as well as for more positivity!), either for our future daughter or for a friend’s. I often crochet baby rugs for family and friends so this one won’t go to waste should we have another son. I’m feeling pretty good though, aside from the iron issue. I have finally finished taking the pill and I am excitedly waiting for my body to get this cycle started! I’m grumpy and teary all at the same time so I don’t think I’ll have long to wait!
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Hello,
Oh poor thing, hopefully you will start to feel a little better soon, same with the kids
It’s not fun when your all not feeling the best! I’ve just come off the pill too (this morning!) and awaiting my cycle to get back to normal. Just wondering if you have any good recpies to share that you have come accross on the girl diet?
Wishing us both luck for our healthy baby girls!
P.s that’s such a good idea about the pink rug, I’ll have to find my positive too!
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