Not Pregnant Anymore!!!! More concerns..

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Registered: 05-27-2004
Not Pregnant Anymore!!!! More concerns..
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Sat, 08-21-2004 - 5:52pm
Well, I had my daughter Emma on 8-8. She is beautiful! I had not taken my synthroid for the last few months of pregnancy, when i went in for the blood draw that I had been concerned about before, I found out yesterday that one of my levels were high and another one was low! What the heck does that mean? Also, I am breastfeeding Emma, and my meds pass through my milk :( Her doc said that he recommends that I only feed for 3-6 months. I was hoping for at least 6 months and longer. I am also having a few other medical problems that are depressing me, but right now, this is a big one because I am a large believer in breastfeeding. Any thoughts, advice or input would be helpful. Thank you in advance!

Nikki

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Registered: 11-09-2001
Sun, 08-22-2004 - 3:53pm
Hi Nikki - congratulations!! How exciting for you! And I'm glad you're both doing well.

What results were high and what were low?? It is too hard to guess. :) I can't guarantee that I'll get back on the board because I'm having computer issues but I'll try to find some info for you on breastfeeding and taking thyroid medication. Congrats again! Cathy :)

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Registered: 11-09-2001
Sun, 08-22-2004 - 6:40pm
Here's a link for you with tons of info on breastfeeding and synthroid. I was going to copy one article for you but there are just too many!

http://www.thyroid-info.com/articles/breastfeeding.htm Cathy :)
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Registered: 05-27-2004
Sun, 08-22-2004 - 11:45pm
Thank you so much, this has helped me a lot! I still do need to find out though about my levels, I am going to call in the morning! I believe her intention was to retest me at my postpartum appt. So we will se what happens when i call tomorrow! Thanks again!

Nikki

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