Hypothyroidism.... Help :( :UPDATE PG 6:

[Hope39]

I have started to cook another, this is my 5th pregnancy, i have no children already, well it took nearly a year to stabilise my thyroid and i conceived this pregnancy when it was at 0.3 (i felt great though ). I am now 7 weeks pregnancy and my latest tsh was 1.02 (at 6 weeks), i seen a heartbeat on monday too which is an achievement for me, i have got past 6 weeks

 

[Krippy]

Congrats Hope! Wishing and hoping that this is your sticky bean...Awesome that you saw the HB!

 

[Thyroxy]

You sound busy but happy - fab!

 

[BabyB2]

I have Hashimotos with antibody levels off the chart! (approx 3000 when diagnosed!). I was dx just over 2 years ago (7 months after the birth of my first child). I am now 9 weeks pregnant. My levels were under control at time of conception and so far haven't had to be a adjusted. Does anyone know much about the risk of maternal antibodies attacking the developing baby's thyroid? I've heard the risk is quite low, is this true?

 

[aimee-lou]

I have Hashimotos with antibody levels off the chart! (approx 3000 when diagnosed!). I was dx just over 2 years ago (7 months after the birth of my first child). I am now 9 weeks pregnant. My levels were under control at time of conception and so far haven't had to be a adjusted. Does anyone know much about the risk of maternal antibodies attacking the developing baby's thyroid? I've heard the risk is quite low, is this true?

risk of any problems is very low indeed. Because the baby has it's own thyroid production from quite early on, the amount of thyroxine/antibodies/hormones that cross the placenta is very low.

 

[LeighAnne]

I had my baby at 37 weeks 4 days. He weighed 10 lbs 5 oz.

He stayed in NICU for 4 days to stabilize his sugars from my GD but other than that he is now a perfectly healthy 5 week old.

Hope all is well with everyone.

 

[detterose]

Just wondering what you would do in the case where you had subclinical hypothyroidism in your first trimester. I had another blood test at 26 weeks to check my thyroid function and the thyroid antibodies. My TSH is at 2.1 and T4 is at 12.2. However my antibodies were quite raised. Should I be taking a replacement medication?

 

[aimee-lou]

Just wondering what you would do in the case where you had subclinical hypothyroidism in your first trimester. I had another blood test at 26 weeks to check my thyroid function and the thyroid antibodies. My TSH is at 2.1 and T4 is at 12.2. However my antibodies were quite raised. Should I be taking a replacement medication?

Hmmm - are you under a consultant or is it just your GP?

As a rule they tend to work off your TSH as a marker. They like it to be below 2, so at 2.1 they may consider you in need of replacement. I would speak to your primary carer and ask for further testing if you're not sure.

As it is, the first tri is the worst one, but if baby is fine now, then it's more about your health than it is about theirs. It has to be quite extreme to cause problems with the baby as they have their own thyroid gland from 10-12 weeks.

Again, if you have any questions speak to your GP/consultant and they should be able to put together a care package that you're happy with.

 

[aimee-lou]

Here we go again! Just found out I'm expecting again! Big surprise but we're over the moon!

 

[LeighAnne]

Wow! Congratulations! Tubes tied here. Lol. No more babies for me.

 

[aimee-lou]

Wow! Congratulations! Tubes tied here. Lol. No more babies for me.

Will be doing that after we have a 3rd - so all being well in about 8 months time lol.

 

[Krippy]

Congrats Aimee-Lou! What a blessing!

I am headed in for my induction today! Can't wait to meet my LO!

 

[aimee-lou]

Congrats Aimee-Lou! What a blessing!

I am headed in for my induction today! Can't wait to meet my LO!

Good luck. Hope it all goes well and you see LO soon! xx

 

[LeighAnne]

Krippy be sure to update us here! Good luck!

 

[Krippy]

Cervadil did absolutely nothing so now I am booked for a c-section in 2 hours! I will update when I can...getting soooo excited I don't even care that I am not having a vaginal birth! Can't wait to see if it is a boy or a girl! I was on the fence on whether or not this would be a December or November baby...December Snowflake here I come

 

[aimee-lou]

Good Luck!!!!

 

[LeighAnne]

Woo hoo. Can't wait to find out what you are having.

 

[Krippy]

Yellow bump turned BLUE, Raif Shaheed, born today via c-section at 426pm. 8 pounds 9 ounces and mom and baby are doing well! He is on some anti-biotics for some spots on his lungs but we had a good long cuddle before bed this evening before he went back to the nursery! We are beyond excited and totally in love!

 

[aimee-lou]

Awww congratulations! He's gorgeous! Hope you're doing ok and recovering well.

Welcome to the world Raif!

 

[Andypanda6570]

I am SO SO Happy for you, Congrats!!! he is beautiful!
Sending ALL my love