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21-10-2009 - There IS an end in sight!

My mood while writing this blog: Joyful/Disbelief

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At my OB appointment yesterday I brought up my awful itchy rash to my doctors attention for the 3rd week. Two different doctors came in to see me and said they think I have PUPPPs... and have it BAD all over my arms and legs where it has even turned into hives. I have been dealing with this awful and ever changing rash for 3 weeks and have had no relief from it. Nothing the doctors have recommended even touches the miserable itch! It gets worse at night and I have now have embarrassing scabs on my arms and legs from where I've scratched so hard. I told my husband that if I wasn't a sain person I'd take a knife to my skin to feel the pain rather then the itch... that is just how bad it gets. I don't dare tell the doctors that as they'd probably send me to see a shrink, LOL!

So my OB referred me to a dermatologist which I saw today. After seeing two different doctors there, they said I indeed have PUPPPs and that there is nothing they can do for it. There is nothing that they can give me for medication because I am pregnant. Benadryl and creams do nothing for the itch. They said the only cure is to have the baby, but there is no risk to me or the baby having the rash. So they called my OB office to tell them that they there was nothing they could do for relief.

So I went to have blood work done- per my OB office. I guess just to check for liver problems and such.

When I got home there was a message on my home phone. It was a doctor at my OB and he said seeing how I am due next Tuesday they will have me come in on Monday and induce me. Because I guess this rash will just get worse until I have the baby and that could be another 2 weeks.

So Monday October 26th I will be meeting my little boy!!

So I have to call the hospital on Friday to find out what time to be there on Monday. Also my husband is so busy right now with work and now he has to tell them last moment that he needs Monday and probably Tuesday off... but then again it could have been last moment with me going into labor on my own- so they'll just have to deal with it!

I kind of always wanted the spontaneous event of "OMG it's time" and the baby come on his own. But at this point I don't care how he gets here, I just want him here and to feel like myself again!

Now I have the pleasure of knowing when he'll be here and just sit around anxiously waiting for Monday to come. I hung up the phone and cried- I'm so scared of delievery and nervous of how "fast" things can move when you are induced. At times I find it hard to even believe that Dave and I are really pregnant and going to have a baby, never mind that he'll be here in a few days! We've been waiting for a long time to get here and now that it's here I don't know how to feel. All I know is I can't wait to see this precious little baby that has been growing and being so good to me for the last 9months! I love him and can't wait to squeeze the hell outta him =)

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15 Comments on There IS an end in sight!


LittleFeet - Sunday, 25 Oct
Oh my gosh, I just saw your blog. I can't believe today is the day for you. I was a little nervous when my doctor started talking inducing, but I'm sure you'll be fine, and believe me, when DJ arrives, nothing else will matter anyway. I wish you all the luck in the world, and can't wait to hear from you. xoxo

fiona101 - Thursday, 22 Oct
i feel like that im still not used to the idea of this baby thats going to arrive ! x

NonhlanhlaM - Thursday, 22 Oct
sho! all the best girl! you're in my thoughts!

fourth-on-the-way - Wednesday, 21 Oct
that's great you have a date now to look forward to! I was supposed to be induced on a mon. but the baby came the fri. before on her own! Maybe baby will still surprise you!

faith09 - Wednesday, 21 Oct
That is great girl I know you are over there suffering!! Whats even better is that we're both getting induced on the same day!!!! I go in at 8am (eastern). YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lorelaismom - Wednesday, 21 Oct
YAY!!! That is really good news! Make sure you and Dave have a date night all to yourselves this weekend! :)

PAllenbaby - Wednesday, 21 Oct
YAYAYAYAY!!! Thats fantastic news! Its funny you didnt want to be induced because I wasnt induced and it was scary as hell not knowing what was going on and its hard to even know that it was labor! I would have preferred induction actually! Well its good that you know that once the baby is out the PUPPPS should go away, that sounds miserable Im sorry! I cant wait for you to hold your little man!

baby bake oven - Wednesday, 21 Oct
Hooray! I'm so jealous! hahaha! I am so excited for you and Dave and DJ for that matter! Monday is just around the corner! Woo Hoo!!!!

claire louise - Wednesday, 21 Oct
Aww so glad the end is in sight hun. Sorry about the rash thou it sounds awful. Cant wait til your next update.x

jacquecmsu - Wednesday, 21 Oct
OMG! Yey! Yey! Yey! But, remember- the baby could come before next Monday :)

supaflychick1982 - Wednesday, 21 Oct
It's good to know that you will be out of agony and your lil boy will be here. Good luck with everything. My dr told me to take castor oil today to start my contractions because my lil boy is 10 lbs. I hope he comes soon because I'm taking it at 8pm then again around 12 if no contractions start. Wish me luck.

NinaBo-Bina - Wednesday, 21 Oct
AWESOME! IT'S GREAT THAT YOU WILL SEE YOUR LIL GUY SOON. I FEEL LIKE I HAVE SOOOO LONG!

reeree01 - Wednesday, 21 Oct
Oh WOW...I went to my appt today and I am getting induced on Monday too. how exciting

aileenc0 - Wednesday, 21 Oct
Oh my godness this is so great that at least you know you won't be waiting any longer than you're due date congratulations I was induced with Carina and it's fine just enjoy the experience and take it how it comes you'll be fine. good luck I'm so excited for you.

vickiessecret - Wednesday, 21 Oct
I too had PUPPS...I got it at 32 weeks, it was horrible..I have a picture of my leg on my profile you can look at it if you'd like. Yeah they prescribed cream which only dried it out more and made it more itchy...My problem area was my whole belly,I'd wake up scratching myself crying because it was soo bad. I had it up until the day I had her at 39 weeks. Well good Luck.. :)