Pook

When I was 7 weeks pregnant, my initial bloodwork showed that I had a TSH of 6.2 and a normal FT4. My ob/gyn did not bring this up until I asked if all my bloodwork was OK. He said everything was fine except for my thyroid, briefly discussed it with my husband and I, and said that I could have it checked at the next appt. if I wanted to. He didn't put me on medication and didn't seem concerned about it at all. Before my next appt., I called and asked that they check my thyroid but it wasn't checked and didn't realize this until I was already out of the country (we currently live outside the U.S. due to my husband's employment but have a home in the U.S.). At my last appt. that was approximately a week ago, I forgot to ask for the test. Ever since I can remember I have struggled with forgetfulness and absentmindedness (I have also dealt with other symptoms of hypothyroidism for years).

Anyway, I am just beginning to learn (from my own research) about how dangerous even subclinical hypothyroidism can be to both mother and baby. Had I known how important this condition is to monitor, I definitely would have insisted on getting checked at every visit and maybe being put on medication since the new range for TSH is 0.3 - 3.0. Should I prepare for my baby to possibly have cognitive and psychomotor impairments due to lack of treatment?