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So, I just rang the Dr to try and get the results out of them. A bit worried still about what to do about TTC. I think I might ovulate before I see the Dr on Monday so I can't ask if we should try yet or not.
She didn't want to tell me the results because the Dr wanted to see me but I did get out of her that my TSH was still 7 and T4 is 14. So I looked up what T4 is supposed to be and that seems to be fine or even a bit higher than normal. So confused, can anyone shed some light on what that might mean while I'm waiting for the Dr on Monday?
Will reply with results details when on PC but I have hypothyroidism caused by Hashimotos so antibodies - prior to getting pregnant with DD the levels were borderline for requiring thyroxine. When got blood tests done at 4 weeks my results were then shocking and the GP scared me a little by getting me an urgent appointment with endocrinologist that afternoon - I went on thyroxine straight away and DD is totally fine - levels are most important in first tri because after that babies own thyroid kicks in. The way endo explained to me, was that my levels had gone so shocking was because the baby was taking the hormones leaving
me depleted so baby was not deficient at that time but left untreated then could have led to baby not getting enough. So in your position I would TTC and just make sure you follow up getting thyroid levels on track, and even if they say levels don't require treatment now make sure you are tested as soon as pregnant to check still ok.
Can't find exact levels of T3, T4, but I had TSH levels ranging from 30 when conceived to 90 when first got pregnant, and as I said I got on the thyroxine straight away and DD perfectly fine - so I would TTC and take it from there.
TSH of 7 seems a little high, (one of the reasons I never got put on thyroxine earlier was because my T3 and T4 levels appeared within range - but the endocrinologist seems to be more concerned with the TSH level than the others) - so I would make sure whatever doc says you keep an eye on it, and also make sure doc knows TTC as optimum levels are a bit different for TTC/early pregnancy.
Thanks wysiwyg!! Wow 90!! 7 doesn't seem so bad then, LOL. I don't know how I can go a month without trying anyway, seems like such a waste :(
Good luck heaven. I'm excited you're ttc again. We want to start too but ds is feeding too much for me to ovulate!
Can't wait to see your pa
As far as I know, if thyroxine levels are 'within normal limits' but TSH (ie, thyroxine stimulating hormone) is high, it means your system is having to really work extra hard to stimulate the thyroid to make enough thyroxine, which means that if your system is under any extra demand (like getting pregnant) then it might not be able to cope. I think that's the way it works, anyway. I think it's great that you're finding out what the issues are now, and hopefully you'll conceive this cycle and be managing the levels from the very start.
Been to the Dr and she was great and much nicer. Took ages explaining everything to me :) The bad news is I have Hashimoto's. Not cool. But at least I know now and hopefully I'll be able to get pregnant sometime soon!
I might start another thread about the Hashimoto's later, would like to hear people's experiences with it.
Heaven, I'm glad you've found a Dr who you respect now. Best of luck with the Hashimoto's. I know I've heard of others on bb who have this, too, though I can't think of who off the top of my head.
Hi Heaven, I've been silently following your thread- I've not had anything helpful to offer but I've been feeLing for you. It's so disheartening and frustrating isn't it. I'm so glad to hear you've found a doctor who listens to and respects you.
I'd be looking at whats going on with your Thyroid too. My sister had dramas and it was her Thyroid. Shes had 3 pregnancies.:
I have been put on ostilin because I was D deficient. Vitamin D is also needed for Calcium and Follate retention, as well as being linked to your blood sugar levels. I was also an ex smoker that seriously depleted my nutrients. I've heard some say cut the Coffee, but I really don't think the Coffee would make much dif. Women fall pregnant on much more servere recreationals (IUKWIM) than Coffee??? Cant hurt though.
Let us know if your thyroid is out of whack.
Cheers
June
Thought I should update. So, obviously I did TTC that month, and got pregnant :) Was the first month I'd started taking Iron tablets to sort that out and also the Thyroxine.
Congrats!