So I do have a TMI question. This morning I woke up with a rash on the inner most part of my thigh. It's in a place that it might just be a heat rash and if I wasn't pregnant that's what I would like it was. However, has anyone had a rash like this, or know a pregnancy condition this may be a symptom of?
@luna8433 Good idea on the monthly questions board! Is your rash itchy? I got a "rash" toward the end of my first pregnancy that was on my inner thighs and belly. It turned out to be PUPPS, which is common in pregnancy- especially in first pregnancies and/or when carrying a boy. It was incredibly annoying and I wanted to crawl out of my skin because it was so itchy! There's not much you can do about it other than try to keep your skin hydrated and try anti-itch tricks like oatmeal baths, coconut oil, etc. It goes away after delivery! If your rash is getting itchy, it could be the start of PUPPS! It's also totally possible that it's just a heat rash, like you said!
Mama to Rowan Sebastian and baby boy coming in April!
Thanks @growingournest it doesn't itch, I think the best way to describe it might be a burn. If something rubs it it, or my skin stick together it feels irritated.
I have a question that might be TMI but how much discharge is to much? my Dr told me I would have some i just don't know if I should be concerned or not
@growingournest ugh PUPPPS. I had it to my last pregnancy and thought it was a heat rash at first because it was the end of May and it started to get really hot. When I was itching until my skin bled I realized it was more than a heat rash. However, @luna8433 I've been getting the same rash that you describe on and off on my inner thigh this pregnancy. Definitely different than PUPPPS. I noticed its only when I wear certain pants, so it may have to do with the material of the clothes your wearing. Also, I notice it more when I'm sweating and the combo of the moistness with the rubbing may be causing it. Try to keep the area dry and clean and see if that helps.
@sunshine27shy I am having a lot of discharge at the moment. As long as it doesn't have an odour, has a bloody tinge (I think that happens nearer to delivery date) or fills a sanitary towel you should be alright. I Google every little thing and I've also asked my midwife this. I constantly feel damp and worry it's my waters. It's not. Joys of the third trimester.
Is anyone getting really aggravated at the slightest little thing? I have no patience for anything at the moment. I think I was like this with my other two kiddos as delivery date started to creep up I'm so snappy with my partner and can't stand some of the things he does at the moment he left a cheese wrapper on the sofa and I had a go at him! Any ideas on how to calm myself down a little? What do you do when you get stressed? I'm so feisty ha!
@midnight-muse no help but I am getting the same way. I snapped at a student the other day and said some things I shouldn't have. It was bad enough that I needed to apologize. I am taking a few days off next week just to get a break from the stress.
I am right there with you ladies with the snappiness. I can't tell if it's my exhaustion or stress. I also go back and forth feeling like 7 weeks feels like forever and then not enough time to get everything ready. Plus, I was two weeks early with my first so I mentally subtract that time when planning (although watch this time I'll be a week late).
I’m not snappy, I am more weepy. I cry at the drop of a hat right now. Silly things will make me cry. I was reading a book and not super emotional was happening but I still start tearing up.
Man, I haven't been on in a while because the app would drain my battery and not work that well but it's gotten quiet! My question is I guess geared more towards STMs. I am STM myself but didn't have this with my first. I'll be 34wks tomorrow (due Apr 2nd). Used the bathroom this morning and had a huge bleed. Currently laying in L&D and they say I'm in preterm labor. I'm not ready! Anyone experience a bleed/preterm labor this far along and was able to stay pregnant just a few weeks longer?
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Married April 9, 2011
TTC since October 2011
Me 34, DH 40
IUI #5 w/ Tamoxifen+Ovidrel+Acupuncture Oct 24, 2014-->BFP!!! EDD July 17, 2015. Panorama=low risk...and it's a GIRL! DD born July 10, 2015 -------------------------------------------------------- Trying for baby #2! IUI #1 w/ Tamoxifen+Ovidrel+Acupuncture July 10, 2017-->BFP!!! EDD Apr 2, 2018. Panorama=low risk...and another GIRL!
@midnight-muse I am super short tempered. I have been taking lots of baths to help me relax but for the most part just who I am currently. @StephieMK I don't have any advice with this being my first but I am sure the Drs and nusres will know exactly what to do to help. good luck I hope everything goes well
@StephieMK so sorry you are going through this. I am sure the doctors will do everything they can to stop the early labor. I don't have any experience, but I was born 7 weeks early. I stayed in the NICU for 4 weeks and had no long-term health complications. Prayers for you and your little one.
@knuttyplus2@sunshine27shy@luna8433@linds0503 Thank you for the well wishes. They've been pumping me with fluids and gave me a steroid shot for her lungs. At my last ultrasound they determined her already weighing 5lbs and that was almost 2wks ago. The dr said her chances are great if born now so they are choosing to just see what happens. I was kept overnight and am being given another steroid shot. No more bleeding and contractions have slowed dramatically. So I may get to go home pregnant!
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Married April 9, 2011
TTC since October 2011
Me 34, DH 40
IUI #5 w/ Tamoxifen+Ovidrel+Acupuncture Oct 24, 2014-->BFP!!! EDD July 17, 2015. Panorama=low risk...and it's a GIRL! DD born July 10, 2015 -------------------------------------------------------- Trying for baby #2! IUI #1 w/ Tamoxifen+Ovidrel+Acupuncture July 10, 2017-->BFP!!! EDD Apr 2, 2018. Panorama=low risk...and another GIRL!
I'm home! And now out of work a few sooner than I had hoped but it's ok. Means more sleep for me!
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Married April 9, 2011
TTC since October 2011
Me 34, DH 40
IUI #5 w/ Tamoxifen+Ovidrel+Acupuncture Oct 24, 2014-->BFP!!! EDD July 17, 2015. Panorama=low risk...and it's a GIRL! DD born July 10, 2015 -------------------------------------------------------- Trying for baby #2! IUI #1 w/ Tamoxifen+Ovidrel+Acupuncture July 10, 2017-->BFP!!! EDD Apr 2, 2018. Panorama=low risk...and another GIRL!
@StephieMK great news that you made home pregnant. I've heard girls do well even if they come early but she needs to stay in until fully baked.Do they have u on bed rest?
@StephieMK So glad to hear you’re home and still pregnant!! Prayers baby stays put for awhile yet!
On the upside, we’re getting far enough that if you end up in L&D again soon, there’s already a chance baby won’t need NICU time! My sister had her baby at exactly 35 weeks last time, he was born at about 5 1/2 lbs. He didn’t spend any time in the NICU, plus she was able to take him home two days later. He’s a super happy and healthy 4 yr old now! I still hope your baby stays put, but hopefully that is some encouragement!
Mama to Rowan Sebastian and baby boy coming in April!
@Mamapema I guess I'm supposed to be but still have so much to do! I've just been careful as I slowly get things situated. 2nd child syndrome lol, I've been procrastinating.
@growingournest thank you! Yep! The drs explained that if she were born @34wks or later, she's pretty much out of the woods. After hearing that, I was more overwhelmed with not being ready at home. I keep telling her to just give me at least 2 more weeks!
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Married April 9, 2011
TTC since October 2011
Me 34, DH 40
IUI #5 w/ Tamoxifen+Ovidrel+Acupuncture Oct 24, 2014-->BFP!!! EDD July 17, 2015. Panorama=low risk...and it's a GIRL! DD born July 10, 2015 -------------------------------------------------------- Trying for baby #2! IUI #1 w/ Tamoxifen+Ovidrel+Acupuncture July 10, 2017-->BFP!!! EDD Apr 2, 2018. Panorama=low risk...and another GIRL!
I am now joining to crew of people having to go to l&d earlier then planned. Started having mild contractions around 3:30am, every 2-5 mins apart. Gotten more painful. Now 6:30am and I am in the hospital, 3-3.5cm dilated they will check again soon and see when I’m at. 33weeks today.
I mentioned a while back that I haven't decided on a hospital yet. I am still torn between the two because they are both good hospitals. Other than a bigger pull out bed for the husband the one hospital has a tub you can labor in. With my 1st I didn't have the option for a tub but so have heard they are amazing. The hospital with the better NICU just has a shower.
My question for those who have labored in a tub, how much did it help? Would you go through another labor without it?
@luna8433. I've never been in labor yet to help answer your question, but I did find it interesting that one hospital mentioned that the tub would not be available if your water broke. I think because of infection possibilities. Might want to check policies and that may help you decide?
Still in hospital. Been on two different Medicines to stop the contractions the one I am on permently (magnesium) really sucks. Nothing seemed to be helping much and they expected me to not make it long. So far we have gone 24hrs and I have received 2 steroid shots for her lungs. They did an ultrasound d to get an idea on how big she might be. Since I am 33wks they expected around 3-3.5 pounds, supposedly the nurses have when telling me the US says she is closer to 6lbs 5oz, but doctor should been in soon hopefully to talke with us. Being in the hospital with strictly no food or drink really sucks after 24+hrs. I can’t even get ice chips!
@Apthor02 hopefully you can get some rest. It sounds like things have been pretty exhausting for you so far. Over 6 lbs! It sounds like baby was further along than you knew, which would be great news. Hope the doc gives you some reassurance.
So this morning contractions got farther apart but were still painful. Dr checked dilation and nothing had changed, said that I will stay on meds for a few more hours then switch to oral meds. A couple hours later they wanted to redo the US because the baby didn’t fully cooperate. While do that they noticed that the umbilical cord was right on my cervix (not good)and that it looked like was further dilated. So they checked me again and I was 6-7cm. Within 30mins I was in OR for repeat c section. She was born 5lbs 9oz which is really big for 33weeks. Screaming her head off. So far both of us are doing great.
Apthor02 Congrats on your baby girl. So glad she is 5lb 9oz that is crazy! Sorry it didnt workout how you expected, but I am also glad you both are doing great.
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Mama to Rowan Sebastian and baby boy coming in April!
Married April 9, 2011
TTC since October 2011
Me 34, DH 40
IUI #5 w/ Tamoxifen+Ovidrel+Acupuncture Oct 24, 2014-->BFP!!! EDD July 17, 2015. Panorama=low risk...and it's a GIRL!
DD born July 10, 2015
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Trying for baby #2!
IUI #1 w/ Tamoxifen+Ovidrel+Acupuncture July 10, 2017-->BFP!!! EDD Apr 2, 2018. Panorama=low risk...and another GIRL!
@StephieMK I don't have any advice with this being my first but I am sure the Drs and nusres will know exactly what to do to help. good luck I hope everything goes well
Married April 9, 2011
TTC since October 2011
Me 34, DH 40
IUI #5 w/ Tamoxifen+Ovidrel+Acupuncture Oct 24, 2014-->BFP!!! EDD July 17, 2015. Panorama=low risk...and it's a GIRL!
DD born July 10, 2015
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Trying for baby #2!
IUI #1 w/ Tamoxifen+Ovidrel+Acupuncture July 10, 2017-->BFP!!! EDD Apr 2, 2018. Panorama=low risk...and another GIRL!
Married April 9, 2011
TTC since October 2011
Me 34, DH 40
IUI #5 w/ Tamoxifen+Ovidrel+Acupuncture Oct 24, 2014-->BFP!!! EDD July 17, 2015. Panorama=low risk...and it's a GIRL!
DD born July 10, 2015
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Trying for baby #2!
IUI #1 w/ Tamoxifen+Ovidrel+Acupuncture July 10, 2017-->BFP!!! EDD Apr 2, 2018. Panorama=low risk...and another GIRL!
On the upside, we’re getting far enough that if you end up in L&D again soon, there’s already a chance baby won’t need NICU time! My sister had her baby at exactly 35 weeks last time, he was born at about 5 1/2 lbs. He didn’t spend any time in the NICU, plus she was able to take him home two days later. He’s a super happy and healthy 4 yr old now! I still hope your baby stays put, but hopefully that is some encouragement!
Mama to Rowan Sebastian and baby boy coming in April!
@growingournest thank you! Yep! The drs explained that if she were born @34wks or later, she's pretty much out of the woods. After hearing that, I was more overwhelmed with not being ready at home. I keep telling her to just give me at least 2 more weeks!
Married April 9, 2011
TTC since October 2011
Me 34, DH 40
IUI #5 w/ Tamoxifen+Ovidrel+Acupuncture Oct 24, 2014-->BFP!!! EDD July 17, 2015. Panorama=low risk...and it's a GIRL!
DD born July 10, 2015
--------------------------------------------------------
Trying for baby #2!
IUI #1 w/ Tamoxifen+Ovidrel+Acupuncture July 10, 2017-->BFP!!! EDD Apr 2, 2018. Panorama=low risk...and another GIRL!
My question for those who have labored in a tub, how much did it help? Would you go through another labor without it?