Feb 18
Update…
Ok, another little update for everyone:
Last night I noticed a little rash around my belly button that was itching like mad. When I woke up this morning, it was all over my abdomen…what fun! I emailed my doctor and asked what to do, and he had me come in today to see him. Result: I have PUPPP (if you click the link, mine looks like the 3rd picture). Basically, it’s a non-harmful itches-like-mad rash that some women get during the last few weeks of their pregnancy. Not much you can do for it except Benadryl and Benadryl cream and trying not to itch. So far it feels very much like poison ivy all over my stomach…such a joyous thing! So, that on top of my already making-me-miserable sinus infection = a not so happy or pleasant Emily.
On a good note however, he did check me today and I’m now 60% effaced and 2 centimeters dilated! Whoa! He said that if I don’t go into labor before Monday, he wants to see me on Monday, and to consider an induction on Tuesday. So…I have a lot to think about. I’m not really super-thrilled about an induction, but with the way I’m feeling lately, It’s rather tempting. Especially if this rash is only going to get worse until I deliver.
So…some bad news, some good. More updates as things progress…
February 19th, 2008 at 10:05 am
I am so sorry you are dealing with so much right now. Itches, coughing, tiredness, soccar kicks inside…don’t worry about the new house. S&P came early so we brought them home to the old house and then when they were about a month old moved into the new house…I wish I could come up and pack for you! all love, narni
February 21st, 2008 at 3:09 pm
I empathize w/ the skin craziness. Nothing can ruin your day quite like being itchy and uncomfortable. For what it\’s worth, here\’s a few things I have found to be helpful: 1) Vanicream – best lotion ever! you can buy it @ drug stores, and best of all it comes in 1lb tubs w/ a pump dispenser. You can also use it as a makeup remover, lip balm, shave cream, and on top of topical meds to help seal them in. 2.) Bag Balm – Good for itchy skin, dry cuticles, heels and elbow, etc. And according to my mum, it\’s great during nursing. {my first trip out of the house as a baby was to the feed store for bag balm} 3.) Aveeno Oatmeal Bath – good stuff, nuff said. 4.) Emu Oil lotion (esp. Oh So Savvy Skincare) 5.) Cool compresses – use a tshirt or diaper cloth, rather than a terry towel. 6.) Cotton/cotton-lycra gloves – keeps you from scratching in your sleep plus you can slather on lotion before putting them on. bada-bing-bada-boom..soft hands overnight with no effort. 7.) A few minutes of quite, alone time to decompress and zone out for awhile. Oh..and 8.) Needle crafts – they keep your hands busy so you can\’t scratch. Plus you end up with some super cute stuff in the process.