Mama Bears TTC a rainbow - join us :)-- (69 ladies so far)-(29 BFP's!)

[Fezzle]

Hi all, not a club I ever wanted to join, but can I join you all?

 

[GingerPanda]

Welcome, Fezzle. I wish you didn't have to join us!

 

[Renaendel]

I wish you didn't have to be here Fezzle. How are you doing physicially today?

 

[mommyof2peas]

Aww Fezzle, Im so sorry

 

[mommyof2peas]

Blood test all came back normal. Other than an elevated TSH (Thyroid) but it's still within "Normal" range. Will retest if and when I become pregnant or in 3 months. See where the number is at. So no real reason I lost my babies.

I had a dream last night about losing another early on and my husband thinking we were done trying and me being torn. I just dont know if we would try again or not. Sure hope I dont ever have to make that choice!

 

[laurac1988]

I hope that choice isn't one you have to make hun xxxx
And I'm sorry they didn't find a reason

Welcome fezzle xx

 

[Fezzle]

I wish you didn't have to be here Fezzle. How are you doing physicially today?

Overall ok, cramps on and off, still a heavy flow, but still nothing worse than a heavy period. I forgot what pads were like- I haven't worn them since I was 14!

 

[Bug222]

sorry you have to join us here- but welcome Fezzle xxx

 

[Fezzle]

Thanks for the welcome, everyone x

 

[Kuawen]

Oh no Fezzle

Welcome with a heavy heart.

 

[Squig34]

Sorry you're 'eligible' to join, Fezzle, but welcome.

M2p, I hope you don't have to make that choice either and your next one is your rainbow.

 

[GingerPanda]

M2p, what was your TSH level, if you don't mind me asking?

I've had mine tested a million times over the last two years, and it was always "normal". Then last Monday, it was 88.89 all of a sudden. Turns out I probably have Hashimoto's that has been destroying my thyroid on and off for who knows how long, but they never caught it when it was "on". Doc says this is a huge part of my problem! Have they tested you for anti-thyroid antibodies, or just TSH?

 

[nugget80]

So I am still here lurking, especially as its the end of term and not much work to be doing... Any hoo... have been asked to lead a subject (RE) at work next year which is great, especially as I am still an NQT for another 4 terms. have not given an answer yet but am very tempted, if given the right support.
However... I had resigned myself to no more babies as it has been over a year now since a MMC at 12 weeks and a chemical in may. We have been trying in total now for almost 3 years for #2! (having just written that I can't believe it) With a night out on Friday I used my last FRER (AF due Mon) and a BFN so able to go out relax have a couple of drinkies. Cut to today now a day late (cycles vary from 24/26 days) but has happened before. As I am not working and have no lessons to plan I decided to test... It came back BFP in the time. So as you do I quickly did a second and a digi to make real sure. All were BFP. However I am not as happy and excited as I feel I should be. I have so much planned for the next year and never figured on a baby being a part. I have just lost loads of weight and don't wanna put it back on. AND most important I am so scared after the last 2 pregnancies to let myself get excited. I know from bitter experience that a BFP does not mean a baby. No point to this post am just sat here on my own and no one to tell. Not even sure will tell DH. Perhaps i'll wait til Christmas and wrap up my remaining digi for him if it goes that far...

 

[Fezzle]

Hi nugget, I'm still a mc newbie, but I already understand the mixed feelings and worry about it not working out. Best of luck to you

 

[lesh07]

Congrats nugget. Xxx I understand though. I'm know i will be happy IF i ever get another bfp but will also be terrified. Xxx

 

[Kuawen]

Congrats nugget I completely understand the lack of excitement. With my CP last month I just sort of looked at the test and thought 'here we go again'. It took a lot of convincing from DH and my OBGYN to keep trying for another 2 years with meds, but I'm trying to keep a PMA.

With a temp dip this morning and general achy feeling all over it's safe to say I'm on AF watch. We weren't trying this last cycle for a sanity break and I'm a little bit excited to begin next cycle, my first Clomid cycle. Even though AF hasn't arrived yet I'm going to go ahead and get my prescription filled so I have them on hand. If the math all works out then I should be O'ing on New Years Eve. But we'll see.

 

[mommyof2peas]

My tsh was 4.01 last time it was tested it was 2.2. Doc said he would test again when I got pregnant. I know this time we tested for thyroid and lupus, and the lupus blood clotting factors. All those were normal. I don't think it could be something like hashimoto'so since I've had 4 health children. That isn't something you can get later is it?

M2p, what was your TSH level, if you don't mind me asking?

I've had mine tested a million times over the last two years, and it was always "normal". Then last Monday, it was 88.89 all of a sudden. Turns out I probably have Hashimoto's that has been destroying my thyroid on and off for who knows how long, but they never caught it when it was "on". Doc says this is a huge part of my problem! Have they tested you for anti-thyroid antibodies, or just TSH?

 

[nugget80]

Sooo... hpt still bfp which is great. However I now have a dilemma at work and absolutely no one to discuss with as not even dh knows about bfp! Basically I have been asked to take over a class full time after Christmas. Its a class I know but am not sure full time while pregnant is a good idea! Problem is without a crystal ball I have no idea if pregancy will be successful. Isdo have the option of taking the class on part time but also I don't wanna leave my class... so confused. .. :/

 

[GingerPanda]

My tsh was 4.01 last time it was tested it was 2.2. Doc said he would test again when I got pregnant. I know this time we tested for thyroid and lupus, and the lupus blood clotting factors. All those were normal. I don't think it could be something like hashimoto'so since I've had 4 health children. That isn't something you can get later is it?

M2p, what was your TSH level, if you don't mind me asking?

I've had mine tested a million times over the last two years, and it was always "normal". Then last Monday, it was 88.89 all of a sudden. Turns out I probably have Hashimoto's that has been destroying my thyroid on and off for who knows how long, but they never caught it when it was "on". Doc says this is a huge part of my problem! Have they tested you for anti-thyroid antibodies, or just TSH?

That is higher than it should be. I would get a second opinion from an endocrinologist. But if you don't want to, make SURE your doc checks your TSH REGULARLY when you get pregnant. You will probably need to go on levothyroxine. Pregnancy can be hard on a healthy thyroid. If your TSH is already a little over what it should be, I would wager you'll need medication during pregnancy.

As far as developing it... All my thyroid tests were normal in August. By the end of November/early December I was full-blown hypothyroid, and Hashi's has destroyed a good chunk of my thyroid. My endocrinologist says Hashimoto's doesn't necessarily mean you have NK cells that will attack a fetus. And you don't even necessarily have Hashi's. You could just be going hypothyroid for some other reason. Either way, high TSH puts you at increased risk of miscarriage. There's also a correlation between high TSH in pregnant women and developmental delays and/or lower IQs in the babies. My doc says that's why they'll be increasing my meds and checking my levels every 3-4 weeks during pregnancy.

Sooo... hpt still bfp which is great. However I now have a dilemma at work and absolutely no one to discuss with as not even dh knows about bfp! Basically I have been asked to take over a class full time after Christmas. Its a class I know but am not sure full time while pregnant is a good idea! Problem is without a crystal ball I have no idea if pregancy will be successful. Isdo have the option of taking the class on part time but also I don't wanna leave my class... so confused. .. :/

Nugget, I would tell my husband if it was me. I'd want his input on the situation, since you're potentially making a choice for the whole family. I know there's fear it may not work out, but still... I don't think it's a decision I would make without my husband.

 

[mommyof2peas]

Oh yes, I know its high I am a google queen lol I asked about treating it and he didn't seem to want to do that without a second high number. I know that I've read the "New Normal" for Hypothyoid only goes to 3 but that not everyone follows that. So if I were going by that I would be Hypo and would need medication. I think once I get pregnant again if it is still that high or higher I will insist on medication. I would rather be on the safe side. Mine is bound to go up because I've had 4 children and Im nearly 35 and over weight. But I do have many symptoms like Hair loss, memory issues, tired alot. For now I'll wait and see. my Ob is pretty amazing as we have known each other a while. He's a good doc. He is one that will let me try something (because I google a lot LOL) if it wont hurt anything. Just so I feel better. or tell me Im being silly if its something I really dont need. I trust him. But after two back to back MC one at 13ish weeks I cant go through that again. I want to do everything I can for my rainbow.

My tsh was 4.01 last time it was tested it was 2.2. Doc said he would test again when I got pregnant. I know this time we tested for thyroid and lupus, and the lupus blood clotting factors. All those were normal. I don't think it could be something like hashimoto'so since I've had 4 health children. That isn't something you can get later is it?

M2p, what was your TSH level, if you don't mind me asking?

I've had mine tested a million times over the last two years, and it was always "normal". Then last Monday, it was 88.89 all of a sudden. Turns out I probably have Hashimoto's that has been destroying my thyroid on and off for who knows how long, but they never caught it when it was "on". Doc says this is a huge part of my problem! Have they tested you for anti-thyroid antibodies, or just TSH?

That is higher than it should be. I would get a second opinion from an endocrinologist. But if you don't want to, make SURE your doc checks your TSH REGULARLY when you get pregnant. You will probably need to go on levothyroxine. Pregnancy can be hard on a healthy thyroid. If your TSH is already a little over what it should be, I would wager you'll need medication during pregnancy.

As far as developing it... All my thyroid tests were normal in August. By the end of November/early December I was full-blown hypothyroid, and Hashi's has destroyed a good chunk of my thyroid. My endocrinologist says Hashimoto's doesn't necessarily mean you have NK cells that will attack a fetus. And you don't even necessarily have Hashi's. You could just be going hypothyroid for some other reason. Either way, high TSH puts you at increased risk of miscarriage. There's also a correlation between high TSH in pregnant women and developmental delays and/or lower IQs in the babies. My doc says that's why they'll be increasing my meds and checking my levels every 3-4 weeks during pregnancy.