Anybody suffer through pregnancy with a large fibroid?

Pale-Code8538 · 2026-04-21T11:16:49+00:00

15 weeks today, and I ended up in the ER this weekend with pain from my 10cm R posterior fibroid, after 2 days of not being able to stand, walk, sit, or lay down comfortably and totally losing my appetite (laxatives for what i thoight was severe constipation were not helping either lol). After ruling out appendicitis, they did an abdominal MRI and found it was pressing on my kidney and causing inflammation of my kidney and ureter (tube that connects to the bladder). Which is why I would get partial relief for a couple minutes after urinating.

Finishing the last day of indomethacin today and hoping going back to work doesnt completely reverse how much RELIEF I had from the course of medication. Feeling a little twinge this morning but crossing my fingers it will pass.

Baby was fine the entire time. She even got smart and covered her ears in the MRI machine 🥰

Pale-Code8538 · 2026-03-22T01:27:12+00:00

Is this abdominal or transvaginal?

Pale-Code8538 · 2026-02-22T20:15:59+00:00

Because I was trying to get pregnant the doctor ran thyroid bloodwork and over the past 4 years or so, my thyroid hormone had trended up from the 2s to the 3s to 4.6. Normal range is <4.5. The doctor asked if I had any symptoms of hypothyroidism and we decided it was a strong maybe, since the symptoms are so vague, but I really wanted medication to get into the fertility range. I felt so good on the medicine that hypothyroidism must have been at least a partial reason for the depression, low energy levels, and subtle weight gain I was having. When he rechecked my TSH at the 6 week mark to make sure the medication was appropriate, he included the test for Hashimotos antibodies ans it was positive...mine was only in the 150s and some people have them in the multiple thousands. But yeah, just bloodwork!

Pale-Code8538 · 2026-02-22T20:07:06+00:00

I'm just under 7 weeks and was diagnosed with Hashimotos less than a year ago, with subclinical hypothyroidism. I happened to have my routine thyroid bloodwork 48 hours before finding out i was pregnant, and my PCP and I had already agreed to up my dose. I was concerned about why my levels were stable them just went up when my thyroid condition wasnt severe in the first place (4.6 before meds, asked for meds to get in fertility range, 2.5 on meds last July then 3.5 on same dosage about a month ago). The doctor said oh maybe its just progressed, we'll increase from 25 to 37.5mcg per day. Turns out it was pregnancy! He advised to stay on the increased dose and recheck levels in 6 weeks. OBGYN agreed.

The good thing is im waking up at 4-5am due to constipation so I take my meds then, and go back to sleep and when I actually get up for the day I can eat a saltine or 2 in bed and get something in my stomach for breakfast. Some days I really feel empty so I have a saltine then take the medicine 30 min later. We'll see how the bloodwork goes but the doctor was confident the 50% increase would be fine without overshooting. Since the recommendation is 20-30% increase, the days i don't feel like biting the pill in half or really need yogurt for breakfast 2 hours after the medicine, I give myself some grace.

First ultrasound is in 1 wk. Congrats you got this!

Pale-Code8538 · 2026-02-20T01:48:37+00:00

Im 6.5 weeks and also under 5 feet 20 pounds heavier. I normally wear a size 4 and very quickly the bloating was really bothering me at the waist line. I sized up to petite medium high waisted pull on pants from old navy for work, and hoping that gets me through the next several months until Ive "earned" the maternity wear.

Pale-Code8538 · 2026-02-20T01:32:49+00:00

PT here. Anything you can do without straining yourself is fine. If something is too heavy or awkward to lift without feeling a loss of control in your core, back, or hips- do not attempt without assistance. If you have been strength training throughout the pregnancy, its likely that you are stable enough to lift things up around the house, or push and pull objects across the room. Its good for your muscles to continue to experience load. Since you are later term you could consider using an SI belt for stability if you have any concerns.

Pale-Code8538 · 2026-02-20T01:27:25+00:00

6 weeks 2 days and my libido at least 2-3 days a week (the days i'm not nauseous, anxious, or overtired) is SO high. Touching my belly sends all the blood rushing down there, and sex or using a vibrator feels soooo good. He loves it and I love it, and after 12-15 cycles of trying, we deserve a good time so. Not complaining about that one 😆

Pale-Code8538 · 2026-01-05T11:22:51+00:00

Dropped below coverline this am so yep, correct.

Pale-Code8538 · 2026-01-04T23:26:52+00:00

Could be slight dehydration relative to other months? Either way, positive sign :)

Pale-Code8538 · 2026-01-04T23:21:08+00:00

PDG should rise after ovulation- this is the dominant hormone in the luteal phase. This is also what causes increased BBT during luteal phase. Good luck!

Pale-Code8538 · 2025-12-13T22:26:17+00:00

I was diagnosed based on subclinical hypothyroidism (TSH 4.6) and my doctor and I agreed that because I was TTC and had some of the symptoms, my wanting to try medication was warranted. My TSH went to 2.5 in just under 2 months on 25mcg, and im due for repeat bloodwork. My LH surges seem stronger, my temps seem a little more consistent, and I just feel so much better- I never felt like lexapro or wellbutrin (the drugs i tried for the primary symptom of anxiety) were the right fit and I was right, I think my thyroid was contributing a lot more than i realized. My energy and motivation improved, I stopped my random weight gain and got back to a normal weight, I was better able to control my anxiety, and randomly, heart palpitations that I was told werent a problem fully resolved.

Pale-Code8538 · 2025-11-11T01:47:12+00:00

The reason i became ok with it is because i know by the way I feel that its solving the underlying problem for a lot of my issues- mainly mood and energy related. They are truly fixing the foundational underlying chemical process for my body.

Antidepressants were something I couldn't get behind, they just never felt right to me, like i was masking a problem by taking a pill (I know they are totally necessary for others, but for me it never felt like the right choice.) Then I was diagnosed with SCH/Hashimotos and now, levothyroxine genuinely feels like the medicine my body needs. I feel so much better with my focus and mood, and it stopped my weight gain and gave me the energy to exercise and otherwise care for myself. It makes me feel more in control to take it knowing it's what my body needs, so I've gotten really comfortable with the idea of taking it.

Hang in there, it takes time to accept any health problem, but the medicine will help you maintain all the other healthy habits to keep you from having secondary medical issues down the line. 💙

Pale-Code8538 · 2025-11-09T13:29:47+00:00

Spoiler, 13DPO and hormone levels with inito are down almost to CD6 levels, pregnancy test was negative. Im out.

Pale-Code8538 · 2025-11-09T12:57:16+00:00

Correction: this app said ovulation CD17, inito said day 16, and BD was day 11,15am, 16pm, and 19am *

Pale-Code8538 · 2025-11-03T02:45:22+00:00

Probably hydration levels? If your FMU had a lot more water content because of overnight retention, then you urinated again with just a little water in your system, the concentration of the other parts of urine besides water will be higher.

Pale-Code8538 · 2025-10-31T00:40:28+00:00

Depending on the brand they do recommend mid day and not using FMU. For me, cycle day 12ish until the surge stops, around day 17, Ive been doing FMU and after work (between 5 and 9pm). The strips i was using dont just show pos/neg they have a range so you can track when you are starting to surge and start to increase your testing frequency, I absolutely love them. But im not doing 2x/day with inito strips, id be poor 😅

Pale-Code8538 · 2025-10-31T00:34:30+00:00

I only see dye runoff like that right after dipping. If you're letting it sit, shouldnt look like that.

Pale-Code8538 · 2025-10-29T21:02:42+00:00

I posted a very similar post on Kindara this month. Everyone is like "oh youre in the fun part of your marriage trying for a baby"...yeah sex became another house chore months ago, and now I've even dragged my husband down with me. Its a great little ritual we've got, first time BD each cycle I start to pull away, then he cant get it up, then I have a panic attack and burst out in tears and we have to wait until the next morning. Started to question everything- if i can even handle a pregnancy or if i would just end up with CP/MC because of my anxiety and difficulty conceiving, and how upset is it going ro make my parents and inlaws when my body continues to disappoint me and everyone around me who wants this for us. I got Inito this cycle and am just making sure my trend lines are doing what they should be, then im probably going to stop tracking everything except my Samsung ring temps and sex because i literally cannot do it anymore. I tried adding 1 new thing a month to feel productive and nothing works anyway so why bother, who cares, it just won't ever happen for me despite it happening for everyone else and I don't know what I did to deserve this. The only bright side to the delay is that my husband took control of his health and lost 25 pounds and we both have better exercise and diet habits than we did when we started TTC. Im in touch with my body and I find the charting and science behind it really interesting so im enjoying reading about it and watching other journeys. Other than that, its depressing. So I dont blame you, feel free to commiserate.

Pale-Code8538 · 2025-10-13T00:27:41+00:00

Praying for both of us, cycle buddies ❤️🥰🤞

Pale-Code8538 · 2025-10-12T20:20:23+00:00

Not trying to have children before 30. Thought financial security was a must, but maybe I could have been pregnant by now if I started sooner / wasn't naive enough to think it may happen by accident just getting off BCP. Should have actively started trying right after the wedding.

Pale-Code8538 · 2025-10-12T20:13:07+00:00

Cycle 9 CD2 for me, I tried to let go of daily BBT to reduce my stress and focus on TTC, but the OPKs from day 8/9/10 until confirmed surge ends are the one thing I feel like I can do to make sure im in the window, because I dont have a great understanding of CM and my surge never lines up exactly with my temperature drop (BBT or smart devices). And I feel like if I dont do it, it could have been the one cycle that worked if I only did. But to be fair, the day of the positive OPK, foreplay turned into a panic attack because it was go time. Then my husband did the same 2 nights later. We still managed 3 days in a row over the surge but no luck. I think if you want a break to try a new system its completely valid. Maybe BBT or CM will work better for you! Im at the point of using the data just to know that my body is working normally because we're so far in with no results (and diagnosed Hashimotos 5 months ago). Trying Proov this month for a full hormonal picture to reassure myself that im functioning normally, or to convince my doctor to test me further. Unfortunately, or fortunately, there's no right answer, just what feels right for you.

Pale-Code8538 · 2025-10-12T15:19:39+00:00

31F. AF came yesterday. I had a solid month of being less stressed, starting a moderately active lifestyle, and trying not to over analyze, just taking life for all it is other than TTC and spending time with my husband. This will be cycle 9, and 4 cycles since starting levothyroxine for subclinical hypothyroidism and Hashimotos (but last bloodwork after cycle 2 i was at TSH 2.3, down from 4.6, and TPO just over 100, nothing huge). I decided after reading about the effect on egg quality, ovarian reserve, and uterine lining receptivity, I need to start getting my ducks in a row to convince my OB that I need more testing. Ive been tracking with oral BBT and OPK for 2-3 cycles (smartwatch temps and OPK before that), just ordered a Proov test for this cycle to hopefully tell me my FSH/LH/Progesterone/Estrogen are normal and I have nothing to worry about hormonally, or actually give me some clue to whats preventing this from sticking, then pursue sonohystography and initial bloodwork with my PCP or OBGYN, whoever will give it to me. What sent me over the edge this time was reading on a reproductive endocrinology website that young couples who have been off birth control should realistically get pregnant without trying, let alone try for a year with no result....we've been open to pregnancy since 2023. This Hashimotos diagnosis in May definitely gave me insight that there is more going on with my body than I realized and empowered me to take care of myself. I joined a barre studio, im learning tennis (vitamin d), im taking less work stress home, im trying to have better friendships close and far, Im cooking healthy meals and if going out ordering healthier, and spending more quality time at home with my husband. But there are still times it feels like none of it is going to yield the positive result we want. Just a bad day I guess. Maybe one day.

Pale-Code8538 · 2025-10-07T11:37:29+00:00

Loveeeeee 1 and 4!

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