PUPPP

Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy (PUPPP), also known as polymorphic eruption of pregnancy, is the most common rash in pregnant women. It normally occurs in first pregnancies during the third trimester with an average onset of 35 weeks.
It lasts an average of 6 weeks and resolves spontaneously 1 to 2 weeks after delivery.

http://dermatology.about.com/cs/pregnancy/a/puppp.htm

Thanksgiving i noticed a bump on my belly by my glamorous stretch marks, Rod said its probably just a new one coming... great! =/ The next day there were more bumps, and they were itchy!! So i googled it, i found a link to PUPPP rash, i self diagnosed my self because it fit!

Dr was closed until Monday, my normal weekly appointment was Monday. I told Dr i think that is what i have. She made sure my palms of my hands and bottoms of feet didn't itch because that could be a sign of Cholestasis, which is not good for baby! She then proceeded to tell me there is not much they can do for PUPPP and that delivery is the most effective solution and to try oral or topical benedryl, or any over the counter anti itch cream.

SOOO.. Rodney and I headed to Target to get something, this past week i have tried, Caladryl lotion, hydrocortizone cream, Oatmeal bath, baking soda paste, cold showers [not fun especially when it is already cold], Benedryl [took it then next day baby wasn't as active, maybe he was drowsy but it freaked me out so i haven't taken it since and he is back to squirming and stretching out a little too far] and Grandpas Pine Tar Soap.

The Pine Tar Soap seems to be helping a little, lather up, let it sit, then rinse in cool water.

Well everything is only temporary, have gotten very few hours of sleep this past week, dread going to bed because i am scared i will just lay there and go crazy, so i have been staying up late late with Rod until i am dead tired... that seems to help fall asleep at least.

Went to the Dr Friday, as they were going to give me a shot to get me through the weekend, turns out they didnt even have the medicine. =/ Lets just say that wasnt a good day. My Dr wasnt in so induction wasnt an option, but i was 39 weeks 5 days and just want to deliver to have hope that this will go away soon. I feel as long as baby is in there the rash will remain. This has been the longest, most aweful week of my life, definitely think this tops Chicken Pox. I would not wish this on my worst enemy!

Despite me having a rough time this week physically and emotionally with this, my Husband has been a huge help. He has been understanding, helpful, sympathetic, and so sweet. I do not get sick or feel icky often so he has never had to take care of me. He has been so encouraging and tells me that i can make it, i have already gone so many days and that it will not last forever! He has brought me a Jamba Juice home from work as a surprise, came home on his lunch to check on me, gone with me and has gotten me every topical ointment and soap to try, brushes my hair to keep my mind off the itch, lets me just cry to him when i can not stand it. He feels so bad because he wishes he could make it go away!

Didnt i marry the best man ever? =)

Thank you also to everyone praying for me and checking on me everyday, it means a lot. not much is getting rid of the itch but the love and support helps.

Dr appt Tomorrow finally, Dec 5th, 40 weeks, they will do ultrasound, fetal monitor, and set up induction date if i dont have my baby... pray that if baby doesnt come on his own tomorrow, that i can get induced sooner rather than later, i will go insane with itch!

♥ itchy JB and warm and snuggly inside LB