Oh and I meant to chime in on the iron convo!
I have a heck of a time with my iron being low. I used to linger for days in bed, weak as a kitten. Iron pills are NOT my friend and leave me feeling sick. I only could tolerate the lowish dose in prenatal vitamins when I was carrying my daughters.
So I have two suggestions:
1) told to me by an older nurse; their word is gospel to me. Take your iron pills not only on a full stomach but also with orange juice. Something about the juice helps with absorbing the iron and lessens the icky feeling they give your tummy. (very professional medical terminology here!)
2) while I was down south I began using cast iron pans for cooking almost exclusively. I was told by my doctor and a nurse that it would help my iron. I figured it was trace amounts but it PROFOUNDLY helped my iron and I no longer have need of supplements.
just a couple things to consider! I hope one or the other helps you dearest friend <3
