I wasn't feeling well over the weekend so I had a blood test at my maternity unit, I'm currently nearly 27 weeks. My iron levels were low, but not low enough to start active treatment. I was advised to start taking extra iron supplements, which I've done, and I take normal pregnancy vitamins daily anyway and have a pretty healthy diet.
I missed work today and I will also miss tomorrow. I need to drive 45-60 min one way, with my toddler in the back to get to work and I spend a lot of working day standing up/walking around. I feel like I've done the right thing for myself and my family, but I can't help but feel like I'm a bit of a wuss and letting people down.
Will my colleagues judge me? Please help me feel a bit less guilty!