Itchyness, sleeping & other stuff.

Hey ladies !!

Sorry it's been a while since you heard from me, but we had to make it to Canada first and it's been all go since then. I've had a couple things come up though, that I wanted to bounce off you all.

Firstly, my legs have been itchy as !! I'm trying so hard not to scratch them but it's still looking pretty bad, like a rash. I'm not sure if the rash was what was making them itchy, or if it was the other way around. I might not be able to see anyone about it for a couple more days at least - did any of you experience this??

Also, I have always (or at least for a long time) slept on my tummy, and I know they say you are not supposed to do this after the first trimester. What do you ladies all do? I find I am so uncomfortable if I'm not "face down", and don't know how I am going to adjust. I'm thinking about a body pillow, although while we're travelling that's going to be awkward, and I probably wouldn't be able to pack it up and take it back to NZ with me.

Ok, next - more skin problems. When I wasn't pregnant I used to get the very occasional breakout, and it never lasted all that long. However, I'm VERY blotchy at the moment and I *HATE* HATE HATE it !! Is stuff like Clearasil safe to use? What have you ladies done? Please help, coz I need it to go away !!

Last but not least, and this is more of a straight out moan - all of a sudden my double chin is appearing in photos, like the weight I've gained is going straight to my face or something !! As far as the rest of it, it seems to be going to my 'beer belly'... and I'm a little confused as to where baby is actually sitting, or whether the weight is going to the "right" place.

*sigh* Ok, pretty sure that's it for now - although I'm really struggling with my memory too LOL

Thanks for listening !!

jax

Hey Jax, sorry cant help on the rash, the breakout or weight(although I gained it everywhere!), but as for sleeping on your tummy, I did! right up to about 35 weeks I think and then it was unfortable, So I say to you if this is the only way to be comfy then do it :) your tummy will soon let you know when to stop it.

Trish

I think skin is a problem for a lot of pregnant people. I didn't get a rash on my legs but my arms were itchy as hell and I had a rash on them. It drove me nuts!!!
The only thing I could use on the rash was a non-cortisone cream called Egoderm. It was truly disgusting, a brown colour and smelled pretty bad. Worked alright though and haven't had the rash back since having Hannah so it must have been a preggo thing.

I think most skin products are safe during pregnancy (like clearasil etc) but you may want to keep in mind that you will be much more sensitive to anything like that.

Good luck!

Oh, the other thing that I'm pretty sure is safe during pregnancy for rashes (though you might want to check with a pharmacist first) is Calamine Lotion. Dries to yummy white patches everywhere but will soothe the itching for sure.

Hey girl i havent had any issues with rashes but my skin is mental one day its awesome and so soft the next greasy followed with acne galore its horrid.

i hope your feeling better tho and like paws said remember its all worth it in the end hehe