Itchy stretchmarks and weird sensation

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Well i have two things ask you girlies. You with stretchmarks did they itch? And were they sore?

Second thing is that last night i was lay in bed trying to sleep and i had a BH but all of a sudden my bump felt like it moved down and there was nothing at the top. Hope that makes sense lol

It is ok this morning and Archie is kicking, any ideas?

Naomi xx
 
I never felt anything when my stretchies were developing but I think I've heard other ladies say they got itching when their bumps were growing.

Possibly with your second question your LO is engaging? Have you noticed your bump having dropped a bit? Oscar started engaging between 34 and 36 weeks for me and I got quite a few period type pains with it :D
 
Nope cant say i have notice it drop lol well the top of my tummy has but not the bottom :think:

I have had period like pains aswell, just had some actually lol

Also cant stop going the loo for a number 2 haha sorry so indepth there :rotfl:
 
Hi N :wave:

Welcome to my world re; Number 2's :rotfl:

Sydnee dropped down a bit the other day, I was all low, then the next day she was stuck out the front, I was measuring a few inches more round than usual, then she spent all day yesterday tucked up and there was nothing there and today she's right under my ribs :rotfl: I think I just notice it more as she grows.

I currently feel as though I've done the splits, but to my knowledge I haven't.....

Nope, pretty sure I haven't....though it is starting to take some pretty spectacular gymnastics to get my socks and knickers on :rotfl:
 
:rotfl: You make me chuckle lol

I dont put socks on no more unless Jacob is here to help me.

It was just the weirdest sensation last night, Archie just seemed to move down really quickly but my bump hasnt dropped. Or maybe it did but then he moved back up in the night.
 
spacehopper said:
Well i have two things ask you girlies. You with stretchmarks did they itch? And were they sore?

Second thing is that last night i was lay in bed trying to sleep and i had a BH but all of a sudden my bump felt like it moved down and there was nothing at the top. Hope that makes sense lol

It is ok this morning and Archie is kicking, any ideas?

Naomi xx

As soon as I saw the title of your thread I thought I BET SHE'S EXPECTING A BOY!

Look up a condition called PUPP on t'internet. My friend Abi had it. It starts late in pregnancy (with her it was 35 weeks) with itchy stretchmarks and spreads to hives on the upper and sometimes lower legs. It's caused by an allergy to the skin cells of the foetus especially if you're carrying a boy.

Might be worth a look?
 
As soon as I saw the title of your thread I thought I BET SHE'S EXPECTING A BOY!

Look up a condition called PUPP on t'internet. My friend Abi had it. It starts late in pregnancy (with her it was 35 weeks) with itchy stretchmarks and spreads to hives on the upper and sometimes lower legs. It's caused by an allergy to the skin cells of the foetus especially if you're carrying a boy.

Might be worth a look?[/quote]

Yes im having a boy and just read it, thankyou for the advise hun.

It says its nothing serious and that it goes within a few weeks. How weired, i have never heard of it before. Will ask MW at my 36 week appi

xx
 
Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy (PUPPP), also known as polymorphic eruption of pregnancy, is the most common rash in pregnant women. It normally occurs in first pregnancies during the third trimester with an average onset of 35 weeks. Thankfully, PUPPP does not usually affect subsequent pregnancies.

Appearance of PUPPP
The rash of PUPPP almost always begins in the stretch marks (striae) of the abdomen. It does not involve the belly button distinguishing it from other common rashes of pregnancy. The rash itself consists of small, red wheals in the stretch marks that grow together to form larger wheals on the abdomen. Sometimes the rash can include small vesicles. Over the next several days, the rash can spread over the thighs, buttocks, breasts, and arms.

The rash is very itchy, or pruritic, hence the name. This condition is harmless to mother and baby, but can be very annoying. It lasts an average of 6 weeks and resolves spontaneously 1 to 2 weeks after delivery. The most severe itching normally lasts for no more than 1 week.

Cause of PUPPP
The cause of PUPPP is unknown. It is not associated with preeclampsia, autoimmune disorders, hormonal abnormalities, or fetal abnormalities. Some investigators suggest that the rapid abdominal wall distension damages connective tissue and causes an inflammatory response. One study has shown that male fetal DNA can be found in skin biopsies of the rash. Since 70% of women with PUPPP give birth to boys, a new hypothesis is that male fetal DNA acts as a skin irritant.

Diagnosis of PUPPP
The diagnosis of PUPPP is clinical, meaning it is based solely on the appearance of the rash. There are no laboratory tests that detect PUPPP. Skin biopsies are not generally performed unless there is a question about the diagnosis.

Treatment of PUPPP
The treatment of PUPPP is symptomatic. High strength steroid creams or ointments, such as clobetasol (Temovate) or betamethasone (Diplrolene), used up to 5 to 6 times a day usually relieve the itching and prevent the spread of the rash. Once the rash is under control, changing to a lower strength steroid used less frequently is advisable. For severe cases, daily oral steroids may be necessary to control itching. Oral antihistamines such as atarax, benadryl, and zyrtec, are generally less effective for itching than steroids, but may be useful at night to help with sleep.
 
Oh Naomi....everyone laughs at me!!

Want to know a secret??

I just love this >>>>> :rotfl: He cracks me up!

I have to wear socks, though next week I informed OH that as soon as my carpets are down I shall be totally naked and rolling around on them-Big weeble stylee!!

When I had an itchy bump the other day (I posted pics as I came up spotty) I had a cool bath and put some moisturiser on I'd kept in the fridge....LOVELY!!
 
My stretch marks itch too! It's soooo annoying.

Maybe your LO has curled his legs under? Maybe he's engaging? Only one way to check! Your MW :D xx
 

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