I had my follow up appointment with my endocrinologist in regards to my thyroid, and while Synthroid has definitely helped, I am still not at optimal level.
My TSH has gone from 3.39 to 2.02, which is a great improvement, however, for a successful pregnancy it should be between 0.5/1-2, and closer to 1 is always better.
One of the antibodies tests did not come back, the one that is most dire to my health is still being tested. Apparently it takes a longer time than the other tests.
My Antithyroglobulin levels have gone from 202 to 166. Not great but any improvement is an improvement in my book.
The Thyroid Peroxidase is the one that has not returned yet. That was 6,404 in November. I pray it has gone down..It just has to or I will continue to miscarry subsequent pregnancies, not 100% the case but the odds are surely stacked against me.
The Dr. increased my synthroid dosage to 100mcg. I took my first pill this morning and honestly I feel somewhat different already..is that even possible?
He also wants me back on Metformin, but I have to go for blood work tomorrow morning while fasting to check insulin levels. Then I can come home and restart my Metformin.
As far as TTC goes, I am on a mandated break again.... sigh until at least March 3rd, when I have my follow up appointment.
Then I may just do IVF. I am playing with the idea. Our insurance covers it. So why not do it? I figured I could do that and take baby aspirin, heparin etc to help with autoimmune antibodies.
This is something I am going to discuss with my RE again. We still have to get blood work done to rule out clotting disorders and karyotyping tests and I am also going to request one of those super semen analyses.
So that is what it is...a break again..and in the meantime I am dieting, going to exercise, I hope to be 30lbs lighter by March 3rd. I know I can do it, as long as I try hard.
Current medication:
100mcg Synthroid
500mg of Metformin once daily, will be upped to BID after two weeks
200mg of Selenium (to reduce antibodies)
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I know it's not the most desire way to conceive your child but I'm so jealous your insurance covers IVF. Good luck. I'm rooting for you.
ReplyDeleteI really really really pray that you get your dream this year.. and since your insurance covers it I would do it.. I know you want this baby so by any means necessary have him/her! I'm praying for you..
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