Endocrinology update
Well, I almost felt I wasted $20 on the copay to visit the endocrinologist. She said it looks like I have post partum thyroiditist. AND I have hyperthyroidism instead of hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism is underproduction of the thyroid which can lead to low milk supply. Hyperthyroidism doesn’t. Post partum thyroiditist can work itself out sometimes and other times it can be an indication of long term thyroid problems which will require medication. The doc didn’t want to medicate me since the meds are all bad for a nursing baby.So she’s running more lab tests and I have a follow-up in 3 months to see where my thyroid is at.
I’m somewhat disappointed that this wasn’t the answer I was looking for. I’m somewhat relieved that I probably don’t have anything seriously wrong with my thyroid since as she confirmed I really don’t have any of the symptoms of hyperthyroidism.
So this still leaves me with less than adequate milk supply. I’m still supplementing and taking the herbs. I’m pumping less especially if I feel Cecilia had a good feeding. I think it just boils down to an anatomy issue. The right breast just doesn’t work. It’s still possible to build up the left to provide the entire supply. But to what lengths am I will to go and put the rest of the family through to satisfy my pride?
Hey, I don’t know if you are still having issues with milk supply or having to supplement, but I highly recommend you check out the URL that I’ve left and/or join the yahoo group MOBI. There is a link from the site to tell you how to join. We have some really great women who contribute. The woman who founded the group now lives in the Round Rock area, though isn’t active any more. We also have an author who has written the book Mother Food for Breastfeeding Mothers, a board certified lactation consultant or two, and a lot of been there done that moms, or moms still going through problems.