alyxzandra

I've had the full range of blood tests. I suffered from anemia when I was a child. I am a lifelong vegetarian (natural born) and my mom, a meat eater, had no clue how to feed me. But now, I know how to keep my iron levels up and they are fine. Aside from my thyroid remaining underactive until recently, all was fine.

The midwife told me that my tiredness may be related to my lack of appetite and not eating enough. I am determined to force food down my gullet, but I feel nauseous and had loose bowels (sorry! TMI), but not like I have a stomach flu.

I have something to listen to the heartbeat (made by Summer), but it is not that good and I had a hard time finding the baby's heartbeat with it. But, I looked around and this seems to be the only one available in the shops. I am due on 26 July, by the way.

alyxzandra

Maybe this is just normal. My Avon lady has been very helpful and gave us loads of stuff for the baby. She said she lost her appetite in the third trimester, as well.

As for being fussy - we are carrying another human being and have earned the right to be fussy!!! Like I say to my fiance, if I have to suffer, he has to suffer.