January 15, 2006
It's better!
I just got back from the doctors (yep, on a Sunday!) and he said things are looking good. The nurse told me that these usually need to be cut open and packed 2-3 times before they begin to heal, but that we must've caught mine early. It still hurts, but there aren't any signs of infection. I am so thankful. He told me to stay on my meds and he also prescribed a body wash to kill staph infections to use for the next several weeks, just to prevent any further problems. It's certainly not my Bath & Body Works wash, but I know it's important that I use it.
This is how my arm is looking now. The incision has healed well. You can see some of the bruising (he pushed SO hard to squeeze out the infection) and there's some bruising. You can also see where my skin was irritated by the band-aid and tape. Apparently, it's adhesive that is causing me a reaction because it didn't seem to make a difference when I changed to non-latex band-aids. This is a new thing for me, so hopefully after the baby arrives, I won't be allergic anymore.
So glad yhou're on the mend, Hannah! I am also glad to see one other pregnant lady has suddenly developed an allergy to adhesive--I used a Band-Aid last week and I still have ugly red blotches on my skin where the tape was. I never had sensitive skin or allergies before, but now it seems whenever I get even the tiniest scratch, it stays red for days. Weird!
Posted by: arin at January 15, 2006 03:55 PMI hope that you will heal fast... but I have never been able to use band-aids and only paper tape since I was little... and if I am forced to use once I lose about 3 layers of skin to the suckers lol... have a great week!
Posted by: Shannon at January 15, 2006 05:07 PMTHANK GOODNESS!! I prayed for you last night, and this morning at church. I'm so happy to hear that you're improving!! xoxo
Posted by: girl from florida at January 15, 2006 05:47 PMOh my God Hannah! That must have been SO scary! Good for you for not dismissing it and making sure to see a doctor ASAP. Im glad you are doing better. I will say a prayer for you tonight. And dont be a hero! STay home and rest and extra day and make sure to rest and take time for yourself for the next few months. YOu school will definetly understand if you take a few days off btwn now and March 31.
Posted by: alfredsmom at January 15, 2006 06:52 PMI know exactly how you feel - it's natural to cry because you're worried about your unborn child. I had bad bronchitus my last month of pregnancy and I was beside myself that he wasn't getting enough oxygen - and being harmed everytime I had one of those huge barking coughs. It is wonderful that you caught it in time - and got it sorted out.
Posted by: Valkyrie at January 16, 2006 12:40 AMi am still praying that you heal well, keep it clean and on the meds/wash as you are directed :)
Posted by: linda at January 16, 2006 02:39 AMOh goodness. Glad that there is no infection! Keep us posted.
Posted by: Ani at January 16, 2006 10:31 AMWow Hannah! What a scary episode! I hope you're feeling much, much better very soon. I'm sure the baby girl will be alright.
Posted by: Dillygirl at January 16, 2006 11:04 AMSo glad that you're doing better! Pregnancy can sure affect women's bodies in strange ways. LOL! :)
Posted by: Lisanne at January 16, 2006 01:00 PMThat looks pretty good, I mean, considering. Enjoy your weekend and rest.
Posted by: Elaine at January 16, 2006 02:01 PMWow, that still looks painful!! I'm so sorry sweetie! I'm glad you are getting such great treatment!
Posted by: Allison at January 18, 2006 10:19 AM