I'll start off this entry by saying that the past week or so has been pretty rough for me.

I went to the doctor for my glucose test on September 1st. The test itself really wasn't so bad. However, the drink did make me sick. I try not to include a lot of sugary foods and drinks in my diet... so, I'm sure that's the reason that it didn't sit so well with me. Well, about a week ago, my doctor called with the results. I tested negative for gestational diabetes but, I had developed an iron deficiency.

Since last week, I have been taking an iron supplement twice a day. Before beginning the supplement, I was sick for about 4 days straight. I could barely stand to eat anything and I felt tired and nauseous for the better part of the day. Since starting the supplement, I feel better overall. But, I'm not sure if this is a result of the iron or not.

The bad part is the swelling that I have been experiencing lately. The first day I noticed it, my left ankle looked huge... like I had been stung by a bee, and had an allergic reaction. On this particular day, I really wasn't on my feet much at all. So, I was a bit confused as to why it would have swelled like that. Over the next few days, my feet and ankles continued to swell... but, not as drastically. However, the past few nights, my left ankle is back to looking like it's 3 times its original size. So, I guess this is something I will be bringing up at my appointment next week. I'm very worried that this could turn into something really serious. :(

Unfortunately, I am now at the point where most things I do have become uncomfortable. It's now painful and exhausting to complete everyday tasks. I am not the kind of person that easily asks for help and it's very heartbreaking to me to sit around helplessly as people fret over me. I do think I am getting better about accepting the help though... which is a big step for me.

As far as things on the outside go, I'm worried that I'll never be ready in time. There's so much left to be done before he arrives and I'm just exhausted from trying to get it all together. I've been doing so many projects to cut costs and reduce waste. Now I'm worried that I won't have a chance to finish them all... much less the Christmas shopping!