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Alina Marie Chambers was born on May 8th 2009, weighing 7lbs 4.3 oz and 19 inches long. She was born @ 12:07 am. My 23rd birthday was May 6th and the next morning I woke up to my water breaking.
Alina was an easy labor and delivery and now she is an easy baby!!!!
i just wanted to thank everyone for coming to the baby shower, it really meant a lot to me!!!!!
hopefully i will have photos of the shower to add soon
About a week ago i developed a rash on my stretch marks and the rash is now covering my whole body. My doctor wasnt able to diagnose what i have but it could be what they call PUPP, Pruritic Urticarial Papules and Plaques of Pregnancy. I attached a picture of my leg with the hives on it, trust me it looks a lot worse in person.
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.
Comments
My friend tried a poison ivy type cream to kinda dry it up. helps with itching, won't go away, but helps with symptons
- Aunt Sue..see ya soon
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