Hello Ladies

This is my first post - I am wondering if someone has some experience in this area...

I was diagnosed as hypothyroid last last year and was told by my endocrinologist that when I wanted to start a family he would refer me to a specialist as my thyroid levels would have to be strictly monitored. I have been thinking about starting the process by making an appointment with my endocrinologist, firstly to get my TSH levels spot on and then to get referred, which will take months alone, but am wondering if anyone else has been through this experience? What is the involved? Were you referred to a specialist fertility endocrinologist or an obstetrician? How difficult was it to maintain your TSH levels during pregnancy? How often do you get monitored? How did you feel about being constantly "watched" while TTC? Did this add extra pressure to the situation?

I am also anxious about complications with the babys development due to being hypothyroid. I know it is also common for babies to be born pre-term to hypothyroid women. Your experiences on both the pregnancy and the health of your child would be much appreciated.

Thanks!