07/30/2026
I started this crochet bag a month ago when I got an iron infusion. I finished it last week and have been using it since. Thought I would bring it for this month’s iron infusion.
Getting infusions aren’t new to me, but it’s been a while. In 1999 I had my colon removed due to severe Crohn’s. I battled it for years before surgery was the life saving option. The iron then is different from what I’ve gotten these two times. No allergic reaction and it only takes about an hour and a half. I remember them being massive bags and it would also hurt a bit. I’m so grateful for the new formulation. Way less anxiety other than getting the iv started. Three pokes seems to be my norm.
Anyone following me struggle with low iron and energy? Fellow spoonies unite! Crochet and being creative has been a big part of my life all these years. It’s helped me through it.
What is a spoonie? A spoonie is a person who lives with a chronic illness, invisible disability, or mental health challenge. The term comes from the Spoon Theory, a metaphor created in 2003 by writer Christine Miserandino to explain how people with limited energy must budget their daily physical and mental capacity.
I often use up all my spoons and run on fumes. Over the years I have realized I need to have more down time to get my energy back. Now to just figure out how to keep my iron levels up.
If you have read this far, thank you! Also, please donate blood. The long weekend is almost here and the reserves are dangerously low. Go to blood.ca to find the neerest location.
