I'm 28 weeks, measuring 30. I'm anemic so I get to take iron pills yippee I've gained a total of 6.5 lbs babys heartbeat was 130. Doctor says baby is big, I get a sono 2-11 so hopefully I'll know how big. Does anyone know what normal hemoglobin levels are? I think mine were 9.8. That explains my exhaustion.

Iron can make you constapated so eat lots of fiber. I have no idea about hemoglobin oh and your having a girl

Funny you should say that, my doctor guessed boy today. I guess we well see in April

I say boy.

I had to take an iron supplement, too. Slow Fe rocks. I did not get constipated at all.

I think they like to see the level above 12 if I'm not mistaken. The iron really will make you feel less tired, I promise. It made a huge difference with me this time.

How far along are you? 9.8 is a bit low, but not terribly anemic for the third trimester. If the iron pills don't agree with you, Floradix is a more digestion friendly (although expensive) alternative.

Another thing *TMI coming*. The constipation went away after a couple of days, but I still have tar-like shit that takes half a roll of Charmin and a few baby wipes to take care of it

Sorry to hear that you are anemic. I wouldn't worry too much about the baby measuring big. He probably went through a growth spurt and that is the reason you are measuring ahead. Try not to worry. I bet everything is just fine.

Nice Megs. I only laugh because i've BTDT.

I hope that you get a surge of energy soon. I certainly need one myself!