think I am pregnant..freaking out

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Registered: 07-25-2004
think I am pregnant..freaking out
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Sat, 07-31-2004 - 6:58pm
I was just diagnosed with hashimotos( first endo appointment on tuesday) I took a home pregnancy test this afternoon cause my period is very late (but I have a cyst and a large fibroid so my period has been screwed up lately!) It came out positive but I am kinda scared cause I haven't even started meds yet....Will the baby be okay?

Thanks!

Jen
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Registered: 03-25-2003
Sat, 07-31-2004 - 11:27pm
Well, my sister is hypo, had a baby almost 2 years ago, was on her meds during her pg. Not sure if her doc lowered the dose, or what, but I know that, aside from being a silly goose, my niece is fine! LOL.

Seriously, you should get to your doc right away, obviously, and make sure you are pregnant before you worry too much.

Leigh Anne

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Sun, 08-01-2004 - 10:58pm
Hi Jen - sorry I haven't been on to answer you!! I hope you're feeling better by now. There's no reason to think anything is wrong because you are hypo and may be pregnant. What you need to do is conform that you are pregnant with your doctor and then let him or her know right away that you are hypo. Your TSH level will be checked more frequently while you are pregnant and your medication monitored more closely because it often needs to be increased during the pregancy. It would be good for you to get a good ook on hypothyroidism, like Living Well With Hypothyroidism, by Mary Shomon, so that you can learn more about it and not worry so much!!! (And congrats!) Hugs, Cathy :)