[Mountain~Mama]

My belly is itching again sooooooo badly I can hardly stand it. After trying everything I had at home I stopped and got some Gold Bond anti itch lotion and so far it seems to be helping a bit. Thank God, because I'm about to lose my mind!

This was what my belly looked like this morning after my shower.


I had a growth US and an appointment with the Dr on Tuesday. Everything looks good with Sarah, she is still measuring a week ahead but is very healthy. I do, however, have excess fluid (Polyhydramnios). The tech said it was on the high side of normal. The Dr wasn't too concerned but now wants me to do weekly U/S to make sure it doesn't become a problem.

The Dr was awesome about all of my requests and actually thanked me for bringing in my birth plan. He agreed to the 27th as my c-section date, which I was expecting to be at least a passionate discussion but was completely cool with going with our original date. He also said I can go home as soon as I feel up to it an wont make me stay any longer than need be. I have to be able to walk, eat and pee and I'm good to go.

We finally got some good pics of Sarah's face this time too!

[MosaicWife]

Oh my goodness! Is that PUPPP? It looks miserable, I'm sorry. Glad you had a good appt though and the doc isn't worried about the fluid thing.

[Mountain~Mama]

I had the nurse look at it about a month ago and she said it wasn't PUPPP just a random pregnancy rash so there isn't much I can do about it. It had gone away but now all of a sudden it's back - with a vengeance. It IS totally miserable and the more I scratch, the more it itches.

[K.A.T]

Oh man I will never complain about any of my itchiness again. I'm sorry hun that's looks so painfully annoying.

[tryingfornumber1]

Oh yuck. That looks so itchy. Sarah looks absolutely beautiful though!

[Jenn1320]

I also won't complain about my own itchiness- wow! Hope something starts helping a lot! Beautiful pic!

[Pinkhighheels27]

She's beautiful I hope ulu get some itch relief...how miserable!

[magz88]

Ooh - that does look itchy! Do you take anti-histamines as well?

[Mountain~Mama]

Originally Posted by magz88

Ooh - that does look itchy! Do you take anti-histamines as well?

I don't usually because I don't like how they make me feel and knock me out but... it might be worth it if nothing else helps.

[magz88]

I take Novo-phenirame (AKA chlor-tripolon, chlorphenirame)

It's safe during pregnancy and non-drowsy.

Here in Canada they keep it behind the counter but you just have to ask for it. It's like $10 for 100 capsules.

[Mountain~Mama]

Hmmm, I will have to look for that tomorrow when I'm at the store.

[Jessimaaka]

I second the chlortripolon....other than Benadryl, its the ONLY thing that ever works for me from an allergy perspective (swelling, itchy, etc.)....it just can be hard to find.

I hope you find something that gives you relief, that looks so painful.

Sarah looks beautiful though

[2pinks&ablue]

Oh that looks awful *hugs!* I hope you can get some relief from it soon, Mel!

[Mountain~Mama]

I caked it with baking soda paste yesterday and made myself not scratch it and it's much better so far today. Thank the good lord!