8 weeks pregnant with hypothyroidism and THS of 10

[tallagirl]

Hi Dr. Lupo - I am worried sick. When I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism my THS was 24, I was put on 50mg of Eltroxin and now my THS is 10. I never experienced the usual symptoms such as tiredness ets, so didn't find out until I got tested. I didn't realise the seriousness of the condition as my doctor only explained that an underactive thyriod can cause infertility and encouraged my to continue to try to conceive - so when I got pregnant we thought great. But now I read that my level of THS is dangerously high in terms of the development of my baby. I will be seeing my doctor in a couple of days and she will increase my dosage, but I am worried that it is too late as the baby requires a high level of thyroid hormones in the first trimester. Because the increased dosage of Eltroxin will take about 6 weeks to take effect I am worried that it'll be too late and my baby could be born with learning difficulties, or even worse I could miscarry. My pregnancy seems to be going fine apart from this issue - I am tired, emotional and a little sick but that is to be expected. Can someone please answer my question:  What are the risks of having a baby with cognitive difficulties or miscarrying even if I get the correct medication as soon as possible - am I too late??? Thanks in advance for your inputs - Michelle

[tallagirl]

Sorry everyone - thought I was in the expert forum - but I welcome all your inputs! Thanks :)