Iron Levels

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So, after I talked with my Dr's office on Tuesday,

 I received a letter from them on Saturday saying my hemoglobin levels are low,

thus resulting in an iron deficiency, which could cause potential anemia.
I spoke with them on Monday and they said my levels are at 35,
which is right on the border.
They just want me to be all pumped up for delivery.
{whoa, this is really happening soon folks!!}
So what do low levels mean?

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This is not good for anyone, but especially not for pregnant women!

I've been feeling a bit tired,

but what pregnant woman doesn't feel tired 7+ months in??

I really don't want to take more pills,

so I naturally turned towards foods.
Plus I heard the pills make it harder to poo, 
which is already an issue for most pregos! 

My first response is to always talk to my acupuncturist.

She said these are best:

• Spinach every day
• Egg yolk {organic obvi}
• lentils
• artichokes
• raisins
  

I found this list to be helpful:

In Rich Foods 

 and

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**Anyone else see that turkey above and begin dreaming about Thanksgiving?
No?
Just me?
Okay...
 I'm currently sipping on a glass of organic prune juice.

It's not the best thing I've ever had,

but certainly not the worst either.

I'm going to be adding spinach to a daily smoothie

[I think I'll use the prune juice that way too, I don't think I can drink this plain daily!]

According to www.whattoexpect.com

Iron Absorption Enhancers

• Meat, fish, or poultry
• Fruits: Orange, Orange Juice, cantaloupe, strawberries, grapefruit and other Vitamin-C rich fruits
• Vegetables: Broccoli, brussels sprouts, tomato, tomato juice, potato, green & red peppers
• White wine

Well, that makes a lot of sense, since most of those are horrible 

heartburn triggers and I've been avoiding them like crazy!!

I need to eat more meat too.

I cut back with cooking it so much, as I felt it bothered Joe's crohn's.
Well, I guess I have to amp it up a little more.

Besides, we have a fresh supply of venison in our freezer just waiting to be cooked.

Sorry, but my man's a hunter and I love to cook his game!
Of course, I also turned to Dr. Oz and his opinions,
which can be found here...
Dr. Oz Daily Dose: Iron

Have any of you experienced low iron levels?
Any good spinach smoothie recipes I must try?

I know I eat fairly healthy,

but, it's just one more thing to be mindful of,

as I carry this sweet baby girl.
I also find it interesting, if perhaps even non-preggars people
find themselves feeling any of those symptoms, do you take a look at your diet first?
Or do you just pop a pill to alleviate...
Thoughts to ponder on this
 Happy Hump Day!