I called my midwives yesterday b/c I started getting dizzy while my mom and I were out shopping. I wasn't sure what was causing me to feel so dizzy, but it was really hot (above 90) and I figured heat and pregnant don't really go together well.
She said it could be from blood volume changes, anemia, or an inner ear problem due to cold or allergies. I kinda had a feeling it might be low iron (b/c I haven't been taking my prenatals for a couple of weeks
) so we decided we'd just test Thursday and see how my numbers are and I think she mentioned testing the iron stores too (I'm guessing that takes a draw instead of just a finger stick).
But, I remained dizzy all yesterday evening, went to bed early and woke up this morning still extremely dizzy and feeling a little sea sick, so now I'm thinking it's inner ear (even though I haven't really had allergies other than a sneeze or two and no cold at all). I had labrynthitis once before and if I remember right this is what it felt like. I'll call the midwives again in the a.m. and see what I should do. I don't have a regular doc and am not looking forward to the prospect of finding one.
It's so hard to find someone who isn't needle happy.
Last time I had this they treated it with oral steriods (prolly b/c I refused the injection). I don't particularly want to take steriods while I'm pg unless it's necessary, though I don't actually know what risk it poses to the baby. Normally I'd scour the internet for more info, but I think I'm going to go lay down instead.
Oh, btw, we went shopping at a great outlet mall with a huge Carter's store and got several really good buys for the baby. I even bought this blue little boy sweater outfit even though I don't know what this kiddo is yet.
If I'm carrying a girl, I'll just give the outfit to my cousin and his wife who are expecting a boy. 
Christa
She said it could be from blood volume changes, anemia, or an inner ear problem due to cold or allergies. I kinda had a feeling it might be low iron (b/c I haven't been taking my prenatals for a couple of weeks
) so we decided we'd just test Thursday and see how my numbers are and I think she mentioned testing the iron stores too (I'm guessing that takes a draw instead of just a finger stick).But, I remained dizzy all yesterday evening, went to bed early and woke up this morning still extremely dizzy and feeling a little sea sick, so now I'm thinking it's inner ear (even though I haven't really had allergies other than a sneeze or two and no cold at all). I had labrynthitis once before and if I remember right this is what it felt like. I'll call the midwives again in the a.m. and see what I should do. I don't have a regular doc and am not looking forward to the prospect of finding one.
It's so hard to find someone who isn't needle happy.Last time I had this they treated it with oral steriods (prolly b/c I refused the injection). I don't particularly want to take steriods while I'm pg unless it's necessary, though I don't actually know what risk it poses to the baby. Normally I'd scour the internet for more info, but I think I'm going to go lay down instead.
Oh, btw, we went shopping at a great outlet mall with a huge Carter's store and got several really good buys for the baby. I even bought this blue little boy sweater outfit even though I don't know what this kiddo is yet.
If I'm carrying a girl, I'll just give the outfit to my cousin and his wife who are expecting a boy. Christa
