Hashimoto’s and newly pregnant

[thyroidmom84]

Hi, guys. A little background on me- I originally wanted 3 children but then, after being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s after the birth of my second child 2 years ago, I told myself I was done. My main worry is that I fear pregnancy will cause another underlying autoimmune disease to surface when my hormones are out of whack and I am immunocompromised due to pregnancy, just as happened before. I have had a rough time with my Hashimoto’s over the last 2 years with a variety of symptoms and I already live in fear that I have some additional undiagnosed autoimmune condition. Additionally, I have high anxiety (mostly health related) and I just worry about going through a pregnancy with an existing autoimmune disease and a pandemic.

I anticipate I will need thyroid levels checked every 4-6 weeks, but was just wondering if anyone else had any insights as to what I might expect during this pregnancy. Positive experiences are certainly welcomed!

Thanks so much.

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Congratulations

Have you had full thyroid and vitamin testing done as soon as pregnancy confirmed

If not get that done ASAP

What were most recent thyroid and vitamin results

How much levothyroxine are you currently taking?

What vitamin supplements are you currently taking

Pregnancy guidelines

thyroiduk.org/having-a-baby-2/

gp-update.co.uk/files/docs/...

See pages 7&8

btf-thyroid.org/Handlers/Do...

[thyroidmom84 in reply to SlowDragon]

Thank you for the sites! I take 125 mcg/day and have thyroid labs scheduled. I need to (and will) request the vitamin testing. I also take B12 and vitamin D.