♡ January Snowdrops 2019 ♡

[Kiwiberry]

BBB, I'm here for you if you have any questions about living with Graves' Disease.

Are they recommending you have the radioactive iodine treatment after the baby is born? They push RAI as the only solution here (I had it) although I did try some medication first for a few months (tapazole) that apparently wasn't working to suppress the overactive Thyroid gland.

Are you talking to me? If so, I haven't got my results back yet. Probably won't get them back until early next week because of the hurricane going on right now. I did make sure to do what you suggested and have them do a full test though.

These Makena shots are so itchy...... Every week I have to bend over for them to jab me with a needle...... I'm really hoping I don't have another premature baby, I really want to experience what it's like to give birth full term and having your baby in the NICU is really hard. Getting to hold one of my kids and nurse them right after birth is a dream come true for me. I'm really thankful my girls did so well in the NICU, other babies weren't so lucky and I've witnessed a couple of them pass away along with the parents obviously being devastated. I wanted to hug them and give my condolences because we were all struggling together but they were surrounded by too many doctors and I didn't want to make them uncomfortable.

 

[MissMarpleFan]

BBB, I'm here for you if you have any questions about living with Graves' Disease.

Are they recommending you have the radioactive iodine treatment after the baby is born? They push RAI as the only solution here (I had it) although I did try some medication first for a few months (tapazole) that apparently wasn't working to suppress the overactive Thyroid gland.

Are you talking to me? If so, I haven't got my results back yet. Probably won't get them back until early next week because of the hurricane going on right now. I did make sure to do what you suggested and have them do a full test though.

These Makena shots are so itchy...... Every week I have to bend over for them to jab me with a needle...... I'm really hoping I don't have another premature baby, I really want to experience what it's like to give birth full term and having your baby in the NICU is really hard. Getting to hold one of my kids and nurse them right after birth is a dream come true for me. I'm really thankful my girls did so well in the NICU, other babies weren't so lucky and I've witnessed a couple of them pass away along with the parents obviously being devastated. I wanted to hug them and give my condolences because we were all struggling together but they were surrounded by too many doctors and I didn't want to make them uncomfortable.

No, bbbb said on the last page she was diagnosed with Graves’ disease, so I was talking to her. I am interested in your thyroid results too of course.

Just received another 5 AM wake up call from my most obnoxious cat... have a great day everybody.

 

[bbbbbbb811]

BBB, I'm here for you if you have any questions about living with Graves' Disease.

Are they recommending you have the radioactive iodine treatment after the baby is born? They push RAI as the only solution here (I had it) although I did try some medication first for a few months (tapazole) that apparently wasn't working to suppress the overactive Thyroid gland.

Thank you, if I am honest I don't really know much about it at all

My consultant is excellent at keeping checks on my levels, and I NEVER have to chase him, he always rings me and adjusts my medication which is so fab because I've never had a doctor so on the ball. But I don't really know how graves disease is different and I find the internet really vague on how it is different from overactive thyroid.

Thanks for the congratulations on Team Pink, this is my final bundle of joy(at least for a long time) so I am going to enjoy every moment.

 

[MissMarpleFan]

BBB, I'm here for you if you have any questions about living with Graves' Disease.

Are they recommending you have the radioactive iodine treatment after the baby is born? They push RAI as the only solution here (I had it) although I did try some medication first for a few months (tapazole) that apparently wasn't working to suppress the overactive Thyroid gland.

Thank you, if I am honest I don't really know much about it at all

My consultant is excellent at keeping checks on my levels, and I NEVER have to chase him, he always rings me and adjusts my medication which is so fab because I've never had a doctor so on the ball. But I don't really know how graves disease is different and I find the internet really vague on how it is different from overactive thyroid.

Thanks for the congratulations on Team Pink, this is my final bundle of joy(at least for a long time) so I am going to enjoy every moment.

Glad you have a good doctor, my endocrinologist is great too. (If you’re not seeing an endocrinologist for this, I highly recommend you get one now)

Graves is the cause of your hyperthyroidism. It is an autoimmune disease, which means your body is attacking itself, and causing your thyroid to make way too much of the hormones. It can attack your eye(s) too and make it bulge out. There’s a good short explanation here: https://www.endocrineweb.com/conditions/graves-disease/graves-disease-overview

 

[Kiwiberry]

Ugh..... I've been eating healthy foods but every morning for the past week I've been waking up feeling off. Upset stomach and a headache . When I burp it tastes awful, so I know something isn't right. At first I thought it was the omelettes (i have an egg intollerance) but i didnt have any yesterday.

 

[MissMarpleFan]

Has anyone heard from Cuddlebug? it's been a couple of weeks since she posted.

 

[bbbbbbb811]

I have no idea what that could be kiwi, but hope you get to the bottom of it. Last thing we need when pregnant is being extra uncomfortable in any way.

And I haven't miss Marple, I hope she is ok because she was a frequent poster.
Also thank you for the info, my consultant is a endocrinologist but my thyroid was only discovered just before my pregnancy in March which I miscarried then I was pregnant again a couple of months later with this pregnancy so I have only ever seen an endocrinologist in pregnancy. I am guessing they are just managing my levels as I don't think any other treatment is available when pregnant

 

[bbbbbbb811]

I just checked cuddlebugs profile and it says her last activity was September 6th, I really hope she and baby are ok and she is just on holiday or something

 

[MollyMoon]

Ya I hope she's okay...

What do we do here after our babies are born do we still chat or do we have to make another place to go?

These horrible gas pains are back it's got me doubled over in pain and I can't move till the pain eases off. It's hard to be at work like this cause the constant gas pressure makes it hard to walk and my work I'm always moving around actively. I've been moving around kinda slow I can't help it and nothing I take seems to help.
At least my ob Appt is on Tuesday I will talk to her about it but do any of you guys get this too and if so what can I do if anything?
I'm assuming it's cause baby's growing and the weight is sitting on that area.

 

[MissMarpleFan]

Ya I hope she's okay...

What do we do here after our babies are born do we still chat or do we have to make another place to go?

These horrible gas pains are back it's got me doubled over in pain and I can't move till the pain eases off. It's hard to be at work like this cause the constant gas pressure makes it hard to walk and my work I'm always moving around actively. I've been moving around kinda slow I can't help it and nothing I take seems to help.
At least my ob Appt is on Tuesday I will talk to her about it but do any of you guys get this too and if so what can I do if anything?
I'm assuming it's cause baby's growing and the weight is sitting on that area.

Well I noticed the January 2018 people still have their thread active here, but maybe we could start a new thread in the Baby Club forum?

I don't have the gas pains, that sounds rough. Be sure to avoid carbonated things, and they say eating small meals instead of large ones can help.

 

[cuddlebugluv]

Hi everyone!

I'm sorry for worrying everyone, I've just been super busy on my end and had a epic ton of family drama load up on me to boot *facepalm*. Alexandra and I are doing great, she's super active and very adamant about making herself known now that I have been able to feel her for some weeks now. My eldest started pre-k and I've been super busy with everything she needs on top of putting the baby sprinkle together for next month. I wish I had the time to whiz back and read how everyone is, but I don't have the leisure right now, I hope everyone is well! and again, sorry to worry everyone, we're a-ok here

 

[bbbbbbb811]

Glad to hear you're ok cuddlebug

 

[MissMarpleFan]

Kiwi & Molly, I hope you're starting to feel better.

Cuddle, glad to hear everything is OK except family drama!

Also thank you for the info, my consultant is a endocrinologist but my thyroid was only discovered just before my pregnancy in March which I miscarried then I was pregnant again a couple of months later with this pregnancy so I have only ever seen an endocrinologist in pregnancy. I am guessing they are just managing my levels as I don't think any other treatment is available when pregnant

Yes, they definitely can't give you the radioactive iodine treatment while you're pregnant because it would zap baby's 'roid too. I'm just curious if that's the first thing they'll want to do afterwards, or if UK and American medicine differ on this.

I saw my endocrinologist last week and he's done monitoring me this pregnancy so long as my levels stay OK, he said he was most worried about the first half. So a few less doctor's appointments to look forward to.

 

[NovaStar]

I feel like I’m starting to retain more water. I’m getting “pregnancy face” where my face rounds out a bit and becomes slightly puffy...I’m probably to only one who notices but I wake up with puffy eyes and feel so squishy. It feels early for this, but it is what it is. Anyone have good remedies for water retention? I know it’s normal but waking up with puffy eyes is really annoying.

 

[Emsabub]

Glad to hear everyone’s okay! Sorry girls I usually pop in & read but never post if Ava needs something or someone needs a ride somewhere ..

Nova I have heard cucumber slices or tea bags can be good for puffy eyes?

Girls I’ve reached V day/week!

 

[gigglebox]

So crazy, we're all officially over half way through and sone of y'all are hitting the big 24 week mark!
Congratulations Ems!

Sounds like everyone overall is doing ok. Has everyone had the anatomy/anomaly scan? Mine is not until 22 weeks which is the latest I've ever done one. I have a new office this time though, I guess this is their policy.

Can't wait to make sure this baby is a boy!

 

[NovaStar]

I’ve had two anatomy scans, lol. I had one at 20 weeks and then when they saw the vasa previa they sent me to a specialist at 22 weeks and they did a whole anatomy scan again! Plus a little 3D imaging. It was actually really special. It’s nice to have confirmation over and over that she’s a girl and developing healthy.

 

[Kiwiberry]

cuddlebugluv, glad to hear you & baby girl are ok!!! I understand too, I've been busy with my two little tornadoes as well.

gigglebox, only a little longer till your anatomy scan!! How exciting .

MissMarpleFan, really glad your levels are doing good!!

AFM: My anatomy scan was supposed to be last week but had to be rescheduled to October 13th due to the hurricane. It's at a new office with high risk doctors so the waiting list was huge. As for my thyroid test, haven't got the results back. Still gaining a little even though I have 1-2 apples, water, and salad with cheese or chicken daily. No junk food or added sugars. I'm really just confused.

 

[bbbbbbb811]

Kiwi, some women will gain water regardless of how much you're eating so restricting your food will have no impact on your gain. So where you feel like your gaining it could just be swelling. My friend gained 4 stone, 3 stone dropped off(literally) once the swelling went down after labour.

 

[Kiwiberry]

Kiwi, some women will gain water regardless of how much you're eating so restricting your food will have no impact on your gain. So where you feel like your gaining it could just be swelling. My friend gained 4 stone, 3 stone dropped off(literally) once the swelling went down after labour.

It's not necessarily the fact that I'm gaining weight, it's how much weight I've gained overall when I'm only 23 weeks along. It's a really absurd amount, that's why I think there's something wrong with my thyroid. For example, I gained 7 lb last week compared to the week before and I lost 2lbs this week so far. My weight has just been really fluctuating and not for the better. I'm not going to say how much weight I've gained total because it would be too embarrassing for me. I used to only be 120 lb (8.5 stones).

Okay I'll just tell you ladies, just so no one thinks I'm over exaggerating. I went from 120 lb (8.5 stones) to 165 lb (11.7 stones), and that's with eating healthy, very little carbs/sugar. This baby can't be that big, it probably only weighs close to 2 lb with factoring in my uterus, should only be aroiund 12lbs total (0.8 stones).