Feeling lethargic..nutrition help?

Aisling · 09-09-2005, 10:34 AM

I'm an ovo-lacto gal who is breastfeeding 11mo. dd, and lately, though I've been eating and sleeping 9hrs a night or so, I've been dragging! I have a suspicion that something lacking in my diet is the culprit...but I'm not sure what I should be doing different

I try to get plently of protein ..but I'm thinking maybe I should be taking a B12 supplement? Iron? *sigh* I'm dragging around like when I was preggo. (eep! now, there's a scary thought

) Any suggestions?

ShangriLewis · 09-09-2005, 12:22 PM

Can you get some blood tests run?

Aisling · 09-09-2005, 01:07 PM

I probably could...as soon as I get over my fear of needles

ShangriLewis · 09-09-2005, 06:19 PM

I hate them, too. It's so worth it though. If you get your Thyroid checked ask Crystal what tests to take. She knows the best ones for that.

Are you taking a prenatal vitamin? I've taken them since my first pregnancy. They are good insurance.

09-12-2005, 04:25 PM

I usually take a little extra iron if I'm feeling that way. Also, be sure you're drinking enough water. Simple dehydration can really take it out of you and if you're nursing, well, you know. Oh, but be careful with your iron to keep it out of reach of baby.
Hope you feel better soon!
Adrienne

Aisling · 09-12-2005, 04:55 PM

Now that you mention it..I haven't been drinking enough enough water

Which would account for the headache that's been nagging me for days

Silly, silly me!

ShangriLewis · 09-13-2005, 11:53 AM

Duh..I forgot about water. It is so important. It's surprising how much water we really need. Hope you are feeling better. Do you snack? I really find that I need to snack. I forget to eat sometimes during the day because I get so busy with the boys. Then when I eat I get a headache. When I'm breastfeeding more I really need to remember to have good snacks.

ShangriLewis · 09-24-2005, 12:22 PM

I just wanted to see how you have been feeling

Aisling · 09-26-2005, 02:05 PM

thanks

I've been feeling better! I think it was a combo of not drinking enough and the return of PP Aunt Flo :P I started feeling better this past weekend

ShangriLewis · 09-26-2005, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gentlebirth

thanks

I've been feeling better! I think it was a combo of not drinking enough and the return of PP Aunt Flo :P I started feeling better this past weekend

That first one will knock you out!

09-09-2005, 10:34 AM	#1
Aisling Deactivated Even artichokes have hearts! Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 33,230	Feeling lethargic..nutrition help? I'm an ovo-lacto gal who is breastfeeding 11mo. dd, and lately, though I've been eating and sleeping 9hrs a night or so, I've been dragging! I have a suspicion that something lacking in my diet is the culprit...but I'm not sure what I should be doing different I try to get plently of protein ..but I'm thinking maybe I should be taking a B12 supplement? Iron? sigh I'm dragging around like when I was preggo. (eep! now, there's a scary thought ) Any suggestions?

09-09-2005, 12:22 PM	#2
ShangriLewis Moderator in Vegetarianism & Veganism Arrange whatever pieces come your way. ~VW~ Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 16,446	Re: Feeling lethargic..nutrition help? Can you get some blood tests run? __________________ Heather The Prophet 23yob, The Peacemaker 20yob, The Warrior 17, The Little Flower 11yog and The Surfer 9yob and our little birdie girl 4yo.

09-09-2005, 01:07 PM	#3
Aisling Deactivated Even artichokes have hearts! Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 33,230	Re: Feeling lethargic..nutrition help? I probably could...as soon as I get over my fear of needles

09-09-2005, 06:19 PM	#4
ShangriLewis Moderator in Vegetarianism & Veganism Arrange whatever pieces come your way. ~VW~ Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 16,446	Re: Feeling lethargic..nutrition help? I hate them, too. It's so worth it though. If you get your Thyroid checked ask Crystal what tests to take. She knows the best ones for that. Are you taking a prenatal vitamin? I've taken them since my first pregnancy. They are good insurance. __________________ Heather The Prophet 23yob, The Peacemaker 20yob, The Warrior 17, The Little Flower 11yog and The Surfer 9yob and our little birdie girl 4yo.

09-12-2005, 04:25 PM	#5
mamabeanbean Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Feeling lethargic..nutrition help? I usually take a little extra iron if I'm feeling that way. Also, be sure you're drinking enough water. Simple dehydration can really take it out of you and if you're nursing, well, you know. Oh, but be careful with your iron to keep it out of reach of baby. Hope you feel better soon! Adrienne

09-12-2005, 04:55 PM	#6
Aisling Deactivated Even artichokes have hearts! Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 33,230	Re: Feeling lethargic..nutrition help? Now that you mention it..I haven't been drinking enough enough water Which would account for the headache that's been nagging me for days Silly, silly me!

09-13-2005, 11:53 AM	#7
ShangriLewis Moderator in Vegetarianism & Veganism Arrange whatever pieces come your way. ~VW~ Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 16,446	Re: Feeling lethargic..nutrition help? Duh..I forgot about water. It is so important. It's surprising how much water we really need. Hope you are feeling better. Do you snack? I really find that I need to snack. I forget to eat sometimes during the day because I get so busy with the boys. Then when I eat I get a headache. When I'm breastfeeding more I really need to remember to have good snacks. __________________ Heather The Prophet 23yob, The Peacemaker 20yob, The Warrior 17, The Little Flower 11yog and The Surfer 9yob and our little birdie girl 4yo.

09-24-2005, 12:22 PM	#8
ShangriLewis Moderator in Vegetarianism & Veganism Arrange whatever pieces come your way. ~VW~ Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 16,446	Re: Feeling lethargic..nutrition help? I just wanted to see how you have been feeling __________________ Heather The Prophet 23yob, The Peacemaker 20yob, The Warrior 17, The Little Flower 11yog and The Surfer 9yob and our little birdie girl 4yo.

09-26-2005, 02:05 PM	#9
Aisling Deactivated Even artichokes have hearts! Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 33,230	Re: Feeling lethargic..nutrition help? thanks I've been feeling better! I think it was a combo of not drinking enough and the return of PP Aunt Flo :P I started feeling better this past weekend

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