Life is tough..

Being a new mom is great, but it’s so hard. Something new has developed – I suddenly broke into rashes all over. The doctors aren’t really sure what it is exactly or what caused it. The meds that have been prescribed have not seemed to take any effect yet. The rash actually got worse overnight. The itchiness is really getting to me. I just want to scratch it all the time. Also, I can’t breastfeed Kaitlyn because of the meds. I’ve been pumping and then throwing it out. It’s such a waste. I’m starting to feel kinda depressed. It’s even harder when you have an inconsolable newborn at times and when she doesn’t sleep, you can’t sleep either. Honestly I’m horrified. My mom has been such a great help here – helping me feed & change Kaitlyn, cooking for me, washing dishes and bottles, etc. BUT she’ll only be here for the rest of this week and then I’ll sorta be on my own. I’m hoping that the rash will go away before then so that I could be in a much better mood and have enough energy to take care of my baby.

Please pray for me that I’ll make it through this tough time.

*UPDATE* my doctor has seen my rash and said that I have a severe allergic reaction to something. She told me not to eat any exotic foods and to stop eating ginger. (practically every single meal I’ve had so far since I’ve been back from the hospital has contained ginger in it.) It could have been caused by the Chinese chicken wine that I was forced to eat/drink. Anyway, she just prescribed me a shot called Depo-Medrol and I guess the rash should go away within days. I’m praying that this will really work. It costs about $50. It sucks to not be able to really enjoy this special time in my life and be positive. I’m tired, itchy and irritable. This is not the way I want to be around my baby. So please pray for me that it will quickly go away. Also, I read about PUPPP (also known as pregnancy rash) and it sounds like what I have, except I developed this rash AFTER pregnancy and I don’t have any yellow pus oozing out. So I don’t know.

  • karen p

    Add Oil Mel. God never give challenges that we can’t overcome! :) don’t be depressed. YOu are a GREAT mom and you just want to give your best. I am very proud of you!! I don’t know what will happen to me when it is my turn. (especially when George is often away…) aaaaaa!

    I heard from my sister that the first few months could be a hazard but after the baby is used to the routine, things will get better. Will pray for you and kaitlyn!!! **I am sure Ether is also very helpful too so leave all the cooking, cleaning, and washing for him la. ekekekeke

    Take care and feel better!

  • Ben Tam

    I feel deeply sorry for your situation. Wish there anything I can help beside praying for you. But I believe that you will overcome all these challenges of being a new mom because you have gone through the tough nine months, and you will get through this for sure. Looking at the pictures of your baby I felt peace, I think you too have the same feeling too. Heavenly Father will be always be there for you, I can feel it, you can feel it. Leave you this my favorite scripture from D&C 58:4,”For after much tribulation come the blessings. Wherefore the day cometh that ye shall be crowned with much glory; the hour is not yet, but is nigh at hand.” Keep it Roll’n!

  • Maggie Hong

    Mel, sorry about the rash. hmm, my friend Wami broke out into a rash too during her labor and had it after the birth for a bit too – I wonder if you have the same thing. She tried a lot of different meds too, but had all sorts of diagnoses but nothing worked. But she found out eventually what it was. I should call you about it.

  • http://hongfam.blogspot.com Maggie Hongq

    Mel – my friend Wami had PUPP. I think that’s how you spell it. Maybe it’s what you have and maybe not. I found the link to Jerin’s update on her skin condition. Check it out if you’d like at http://iseeyu.blogspot.com/2006/04/one-up-one-down.html

    Things will get better. And after the first month, she will be sleeping a lot when she’s supposed to without much fussing
    (hopefully). = )

  • http://www.zhaokids.blogspot.com Abbey

    Hope you feel better soon……! Baby will get easiler to take care after the first couple months and you will get there before you know it.

    We will keep you in our prayers!

  • Elaine

    Hey Mel,

    Take it easy, and dont stress- stress can make it break out and react more. i’m sure it’s just an allergic reaction.. and just take it one day at a time.. that’s the best part! you get to experience being a great caring mother! :) I’ll pray for you and hope you get better fast!

  • Irene

    Feel better soon Mel!

    I’m sure that shot will do the trick.. once that happened to me and it calmed everything down right away. Don’t forget to enjoy this special time in your lives!!