Do you see this? What the heck is this?? I forgot to bring this little lovely thing up in my previous pregnancy rant post and I don’t know how because every time I look in the mirror I’m horrified by what I see. Those aren’t just rosy cheeks there, people. That there is acne. Sure, I’ve been known to break out here and there over the years. A zit here, a zit there. But nothing too exciting. And I’ve never been really prone to pimples, exactly. Yes, even when pregnant.
So what makes this go-round so special? So different? SO CURSED? The other cheek is just the same. And let’s not talk about the patch on my forehead and chin. Or maybe we should. As in: How the heck can I get rid of this stuff? The acne medicine I normally use (and that normally works just dandy) apparently isn’t doing a darned thing. Plus, you know, I’ve never had acne that looks like this. My skin is all bumpy and red and irritated and I’m all irritated because WHY?
It’s a silly thing to bitch about, really. I know that. But dangit all, where did this stuff come from? Why is it plaguing me now? Is this payback because I didn’t have to use Clomid this time around?
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J 10.05.07 at 8:00 pm
isn’t pregnancy fun?! ironically I’ve had acne/oily skin my whole life and now that I’m pregnant my skin is so dry it’s flaking no matter how much lotion I put on. btw, I’m just so freaking excited for you if I haven’t mentioned lately!!
Her Bad Mother (6 comments.) 10.06.07 at 4:50 pm
I haven’t been here in waaay too long - butthen again, I haven’t been anywhere in way too long. Boo on me.
Anyhoo - congrats!!! And know that you’re in good company with the pregnancy acne - my chin has erupted, which is lovely, because it’s just what you want to see in the bathroom mirror after vomiting all day. Nice.
loralee (127 comments.) 10.06.07 at 8:57 pm
My skin freaks out during hormone treatments. With all three treatments, I used my regular treatment but also had to supplement it with a product containing benzoyl peroxide (Like Neutragena On-the-spot acne treatment)
I also use a little Neosporin to help healing time and it seemed to keep it under control pretty well.
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