Welcome Mom to you and your husband. You will do well! I am finding recording all my food at www.fitday.com is really helpful and keeps me out of mischief -- it's amazing to see how fast food adds up. Even with the low carbs, you cannot pig out on protein and fat and expect to lose quickly -- I've found this out the hard way!

As for your hypothyroidism -- are you properly medicated? Some doctors will not adjust your meds if you register on the lower side of normal but if you have hypo symptoms, you should ask to have your dosage upped. I have done that a couple of times and it makes a huge difference.

Good luck on your journey especially with your little one. In New Jersey, you will likely get lots of snow so build a snowman for us -- you'll get exercise for you and he/she will have a blast (and sleep well too)!