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I'm getting stretch marks and my toes are fat...

lnlelnle
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I'm trying to remain in denial about the stretch marks, but I think somehow the PUPPS rash has made extra lines appear on my belly. I was really hoping to go the whole way without stretch marks. boo. And I've been neglecting the stretch mark lotion lately in favor of the steroid cream for the rash (which is feeling better, BTW).

I'm really not too swollen, but all my toes look chubby. It doesn't help that I desperately need a pedicure. 

Oh, and the carpal tunnel in my left wrist is getting worse - now it hurts to turn a doorknob. So I really should stop typing and turn on the TV!

Otherwise, I'm doing pretty well today. Managed to take a shower so I'm feeling nice and clean. 

6 more days. eek!

 

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  • dana316dana316 member

    You can do six more days standing on your head!!  You are a baby cooking champion...six days is nothing compared to what you've already done!

    Hang in there, Mama...

     

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  • smileesmilee member

    I think you are AMAZING!  I would be surprised if your toes weren't little chubby!

    you can do it!!!!!! 

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  • mrsnemitzmrsnemitz
    I can't believe you're so close to being done and meeting your little ones! You can do it!
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  • jehnmjehnm
    I've been following your blog and I agree you are amazing!!  You have 3 babies in there and you look better than most of my friends who have cooked one.   I'm in awe and can't wait to see pics of the babies!!
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  • tina623tina623 member

    You are amazing!!!  I don't know how you are doing it.  At 34 weeks I was begging the drs to schedule something and I only had 2. I coulnd't imagine a third..

    I'm sorry about the stretch marks.  FWIW, I ended up getting them near the end and you can only see a few of them now (I know, it's not great but it's better than it was when I was pg). 

    6 days!!  You can do it!

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  • mrsolsenk12mrsolsenk12
    You have done this long, 6 more days is easy! I only have a few stretch marks on the lower part of my belly (below my belly button) but they are starting to fade and not be as noticable. I am so glad that your PUPPS is doing better. I had the worst carpal tunnel in my left hand and it still hasn't gone away yet. It is actually causing me pain up into my shoulder which is not fun. I Hope yours goes away quickly after birth. You are so close!!! I am now following your blog to look for updates!
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  • SparklyCutieSparklyCutie
    You can do it! Go and treat yourself to a pedicure! Wow, you have made it so far, you really are a baby cooking machine!


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  • hclavalleyhclavalley

    I'd totally schedule a pedicure on the way too or from one of your NSTs, or the hospital... you deserve a little pampering, and you will be off your feet. 

    I'm jealous you are just now getting stretch marks with 3! babies in there.  

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  • JM1977JM1977 member
    I'm amazed by you!  Can't wait to see your healthy, happy babies!
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  • jmkatzjmkatz
    You have done an AMAZING job!  Those stretch marks will fade and your toes will go back to normal and you are going to have the most awesome little family!  You can do it :)
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  • firsttogofirsttogo

    You should get someone to come over and give you a pedi in your bed!!

     

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  • sapphire1398sapphire1398 member
    I call my stretch marks my battle scars. I am proud of them. I have to be otherwise I may go insane! We tried for too long and too hard so therefore, they are IF battle scars that I now wear proudly. 6 more days. You can totally do this!
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  • close2itclose2it
    I can't believe you only have 6 more days left.  You are truly amazing!!! I'm sorry about all the other yucky pregnancy symptoms though.  They'll be over soon enough.
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  • JillRock96JillRock96 member

    Just six more days!  You can do it!

    I've also succumbed to the stretch marks.  I didn't get them with Ava, but they have definitely arrived this time.  I tried to paint my toenails today and ended up having to prop my foot up on the wall -- no more self-pedis for me, I guess. 

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