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2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
3 1/2 pounds lean, boned chuck roast, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 cups chopped green bell pepper
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Crawl Outta My Skin

No peanut yet. Been quiet and trying to keep on my bedrest. I had my dermatologist follow-up today and my fears have been confirmed. I have full blown PUPPP (Pruritic Uticarial Papules and Plaques of Pregnancy). It sucks as much as the name implies. It only gets progressively worse and goes away only after the baby is born. All of the wonderful steroids that would normally be available are off limits to pregnant ladies. This woman has a great page which covers it all. We are not talking simply annoying here. I am covered in disgusting angry red lesions that burn and itch constantly. Nothing I have tried has worked so far. I got a prescription for a stronger cream today but am not holding out much hope. It is the worst thing I have ever dealt with. Last night I slept with ice packs all over. When I say slept I should really say, napped intermittently while waking to move ice packs and get fresh ones. The lack of sleep sends me into crying jags and moments when I question my sanity. You might be thinking what is the big deal with a rash? If you had this you would never ask and you would feel that waiting potentially another 3 weeks to deliver seems endless. My midwives will not induce until 39 weeks at the earliest. If Peanut comes on his own that means his lungs are ready. I am not willing to risk it for my convenience. But after having such a wonderful pregnancy I so disappointed to feel this desperate to deliver at the end.

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I know exactly what you are going through. Although not to the extent that you have to bear this. I had that rash on my lower abdomen during my first pregnancy and it drove me insane. I had never felt so out of my mind with itch and burning. The skin of my lower stomach was swollen. It never went away until a little bit after I gave birth. A week? I can't remember. I really sympathize with you. *hugs*

Shared by Jennah at January 19, 2004 9:18 PM

Oh that sucks! Glad to hear that you and baby are okay, though. I hope the end is near and that you will have that beautiful baby in your arms.

Shared by N. at January 19, 2004 9:24 PM

Oh my dear! I am so so so so sorry about your rash. It sounds totally awful. And you need your sleep! I will send healing thoughts your way.

Shared by jenB at January 19, 2004 9:40 PM

I'm so sorry you are dealing with this! This sounds yucky and horrible. {{{hugs}}} I hope you find a way to deal with it until Peanut's delivery. I'll be praying for you.

Shared by Eden at January 19, 2004 9:52 PM

Oh, man! Sorry to hear-just TRY to rest...you're almost there!

Shared by allie at January 19, 2004 10:19 PM

hey alisa :) so glad you and the baby are doing good, other than the rash of course. You've probably tried everything already, but I wanted to mention something that works for my itchy excema - Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturizing Lotion with Menthol. What really helps is that I keep it in the fridge. You're in my thoughts and prayers :)

Shared by michelle at January 20, 2004 9:12 PM









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