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[jarjar7]

Lol girls, me again!!! Sorry, I should really stay off of here when I'm at home bored during the day! Boring you all, sorry!
Anyway, I cant seem to stay awake today, feel so tired but I sometimes get that when I'm at home doing nothing...also I've had a pain in my belly constantly today. Every so often I'll get AF cramp but ALL DAY I've had this pain that I cant even describe. It just feels like, around my belly button on the inside is like a kind of pinching feeling...but even that dont describe it right! When I bend over, sit down or stand up its like I'm so bloated or something...I bet its the witch announcing her arrival...Hate her...
xxxx

 

[jarjar7]

Oh, and its itchy too, my belly... xxx

 

[frankie707]

Before I got bfp I had almost a tugging feeling just behind my belly button. Fingers still crossed for you

 

[JJ Mum]

I know what you mean Jar Jar , when your on the 2WW it can drive you mad, is it a symptom or is it AF, nightmare!

I have my fingers crossed for you X

 

[nmf1987]

fingers crossed for you hun. xxx

 

[Snappykat]

Jarjar I have been super itchy for a over week, feel like I'm drawing blood. So it def must be a good sign

 

[x-misspinkuk-x]

that really good symptoms hun - the itching. mine was really itchy when i was pregnant

fingers crossed hun xx

 

[jarjar7]

Thanks Ladies, that's made me more positive! Every little thing I feel I'm just convinced its my AF...guess time will tell...
xxx

 

[WILMAFLINSTONE]

I got mega itchy and literally rived myself to the point I have what looks like a rash now...had this with DD too very early on....hopefully its a good thing JJar xxx

 

[rbryan0205]

i am feeling so sick today and dizzy if im not pg then i want to know why i feel so sick all the time??

 

[Chellybaby88]

Hi ladies

All fo your symptoms sound really promising so heres hoping we get lots of BFPs this month!!

As for the itching ive copied an article about changes to the skin during pregnancy:

Skin changes and rashes

Many women will experience changes in their skin during pregnancy - most of these changes are termed 'physiological', which means they are entirely normal and associated with being pregnant. These include:

• hyperpigmentation - or darkening - of the nipples and genital area
• Linea Nigra - a dark, sometimes hairy, line which runs from the belly button to the pubic area
• Striae Gravidarum - stretch marks around the abdomen as it expands, usually starting off pink and becoming white or shiny after delivery
• varicose veins on the legs

Pregnant women can also be affected by rashes like eczema and psoriasis. Moisturising creams like calamine lotion are safe to use to soothe the skin. Your doctor will advise you on using steroid creams.
There are a few rashes which occur only in pregnancy, called specific dermatoses of pregnancy. These include:
PUPPP (Pruritic Urticarial Papules and Plaques of Pregnancy)

This is the most common skin condition in pregnancy and the name refers to the red, raised itchy bumps which appear on the abdomen and thighs. It usually occurs late in pregnancy, but causes no harm to mother or baby.
Prurigo Gestationis

This rash appears as red itchy dots mostly spread across the arms, legs and torso. The rash can appear in mid or late pregnancy. Simple antihistamine therapy will relieve the itch and the rash will disappear within a few weeks after delivery.
Pruritus

Women can also suffer from itching without a rash - this is called pruritis and can occur as a result of mild jaundice. Symptoms include yellow discolouration of the eyes and skin. This is due to intrahepatic cholestasis - the liver does not process bile quite so efficiently in pregnancy and so the breakdown products can build up in the skin, causing jaundice and itch. It is important that you seek medical advice if you have any of these symptoms in relation to an itchy rash.