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Breastfeeding
? BFP 11/20/10 hb 12/14/10 natural m/c 12/25/10 at 8w3d ?
? BFP 9/18/11 DD born 5/17/12 at 38w3d ?
Fateful appt. 2/11: Saline sono - polyp; thyroid nodule; mycoplasma/ureaplasma STD found & treated ? 3/17/11: Hysteroscopy to remove polyp ? Total thyroidectomy (papillary carcinoma) 4/4/11; RAI 5/9/11
Cancer killed! 5/19/11
Medical green-light to TTC 8/15/11..BFP 9/18/11! <a href="http://s24.photobucket.com/albums/c13/mmperea/Decorated images/?action=view
Thyroid & BFing
I've seen it mentioned a few times that thyroid issues can cause a problem with supply...is this only the case for untreated hypo or hyperthyroidism? (And does it occur more with one than the other?)
I do not have a thyroid any longer, so my levels are controlled solely by the amount of hormone replacement I take (Synthroid) - and the medication will have to be adjusted after I give birth, with a possibility of highs and lows during the adjustment period, since going back to a pre-pregnancy dose is just a guess of what my new needs will be.
None of my doctors have ever mentioned that not having a thyroid might affect my ability to breastfeed... (it's role in the pregnancy has been well-addressed through close monitoring/frequent bloodwork and dose adjustments when needed).
? BFP 11/20/10 hb 12/14/10 natural m/c 12/25/10 at 8w3d ?
? BFP 9/18/11 DD born 5/17/12 at 38w3d ?
Fateful appt. 2/11: Saline sono - polyp; thyroid nodule; mycoplasma/ureaplasma STD found & treated ? 3/17/11: Hysteroscopy to remove polyp ? Total thyroidectomy (papillary carcinoma) 4/4/11; RAI 5/9/11
Cancer killed! 5/19/11
Medical green-light to TTC 8/15/11..BFP 9/18/11! <a href="http://s24.photobucket.com/albums/c13/mmperea/Decorated images/?action=view