If you're unfamiliar with what the PUPP is, it's best described as a red, itchy rash that a small percentage of pregnant ladies develop. Technically it's only supposed to happen when you're actually pregnant and go away within a couple of weeks of delivery, but I know I developed it about a week after I had Carter. It was HORRIBLE! It spread all over my tummy, arms, and legs and the only thing that could stop the itch was freezing cold water.
Well the last few days my belly has really began to itch and I blamed it on my newly developed stretch marks (yes, I didn't think it was possible to get anymore, but it is). I tried my hardest not to itch them because that only makes the stretch marks worse. Well this morning I woke up with a definite rash on my belly that itched like hell. I read more about PUPP and it says it starts in your stretch marks and spreads and can soon cover my arms and legs. LOVELY.
So now, not only am I waddling around uncomfortably like an over stuffed turkey at Thanksgiving, but I have a very irritating rash. Awesome. Honestly, this only puts my doctor in more danger of losing his life. Because if this rash sticks around until after I give birth, he better say he's inducing me at 38 weeks or I might just kill him.
Also he severly crushed my hopes of possibly entering labor naturally in a couple of weeks, when I told him I lost my mucuos plug. He told me it could regenerate and that it didn't mean I would go into labor within a couple of weeks. Love ya doc!
So if it sounds like I'm a really crouchy, irritable pregnant lady; it's because I am. I can't help it. I've reached that point in my pregnancy where time seems to stand still and it's just not fair. I've never been one of those girls that loves being pregnant (not even close), but I think I've tolerated it a lot better this time around, but enough is enough. I'm ready to have this baby!!!! So come on already!!!
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Thursday, July 14, 2011
The End May Be Near
No, not the end of the world; I'm talking about the end of my pregnancy. I will be 34 weeks in 2 days and I'm already showing possible signs that labor could be here within the next couple of weeks. For one, my baby girl is sitting so incredibly low I feel like she could fall out at any point. With Carter, I carried just right, not too high, not too low. With Bella, I'm really feeling the need to cross my legs. And with a low riding baby comes extra pressure on my bladder and if you read my last post, you know the results of that.
But just cause she's riding low, doesn't mean she will arrive any earlier than normal. Although, I did have a conversation with my doctor about not wanting to deliver another 9+lb baby and at about 36 weeks he will do another ultrasound to check her size and at that point we will decide what we're going to do. He has given me the option of a C-section or possibly inducing at 38 weeks. I'd rather go with the induction.
Well the last few days I've been feeling pretty crummy and not just any kind of crummy. The kind of crummy you feel when you're body is getting ready for labor. And to top it off, this morning I lost a good chunk of my mucous plug. I know that's not a lovely topic, but it's a sign that labor could be starting with in days or weeks. I lost my plug with Carter at 38 weeks, so I'm thinking I'm not going to make it another 4-6 weeks with this girl if I'm already losing it.
Of course, if she arrives before 37 weeks, we're talking pre-term labor. I'm really trying not to worry about that and with each day that I get a little bit further along, I feel better. She's almost to 34 weeks and based on her size at 29 weeks, I don't think we'll have to worry about too many complications.
So I guess I'll just sit back and wait. See if this plug business means anything. In the meantime, I've got Bella's bag packed, Carter's bag packed, and I'm still working on Brett and I's bag. But at least the kiddos are taken care of. I'll keep you guys updated. Later!!
But just cause she's riding low, doesn't mean she will arrive any earlier than normal. Although, I did have a conversation with my doctor about not wanting to deliver another 9+lb baby and at about 36 weeks he will do another ultrasound to check her size and at that point we will decide what we're going to do. He has given me the option of a C-section or possibly inducing at 38 weeks. I'd rather go with the induction.
Well the last few days I've been feeling pretty crummy and not just any kind of crummy. The kind of crummy you feel when you're body is getting ready for labor. And to top it off, this morning I lost a good chunk of my mucous plug. I know that's not a lovely topic, but it's a sign that labor could be starting with in days or weeks. I lost my plug with Carter at 38 weeks, so I'm thinking I'm not going to make it another 4-6 weeks with this girl if I'm already losing it.
Of course, if she arrives before 37 weeks, we're talking pre-term labor. I'm really trying not to worry about that and with each day that I get a little bit further along, I feel better. She's almost to 34 weeks and based on her size at 29 weeks, I don't think we'll have to worry about too many complications.
So I guess I'll just sit back and wait. See if this plug business means anything. In the meantime, I've got Bella's bag packed, Carter's bag packed, and I'm still working on Brett and I's bag. But at least the kiddos are taken care of. I'll keep you guys updated. Later!!
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