Raising Three Little Princesses

Ever since I was 9 months pregnant with Rebekah my skin, eyes and throat have been itching from time to time and I have gotten an ear infection every month. About 2 months ago JJ told me that I probably have allergies so I found a sale on Benadryl and I had coupons as well so I bought some.

I began to take it every night because even though it is non-drowsy it makes me very tired and it was like magic – the itching and ear infections have gone away!

I have been doing other things to help out more like spraying the blinds down with the hose outside – it really is the easiest way to clean the blinds! I have also been vacuuming and dusting more often. I should also change the Hepa filter on our vacuum and the humidifier filters.

I told JJ about how great the allergy medicine was and he told me that I should stop taking it and fight my allergies naturally like get a Neti-Pot. I can see how this would help with my eyes, ears and throat but I don’t know about my skin itching. It is worth a try, though.

7 Responses to “I Have Allergies!”

1. Suzanne Says:
   September 10th, 2009 at 8:21 pm

   The itchy skin might be the dust mites in your mattress…that’s what it was for my sister-in-law. Not much you can do but get a proper mattress cover. Norwex sells a mattress cleaner that helps (norwex.ca). I’m not sure if anyone else does.

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   Melissa Reply:
   September 11th, 2009 at 8:18 am

   I actually do have a bed bug cover over my mattress. I really don’t think that is the problem as my husband doesn’t have itchy skin.

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2. Angeline Says:
   September 12th, 2009 at 3:53 am

   Ooooo…
   Allergies can really be a nuisance if its not under control.
   *huge hugs*

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3. Karen Says:
   September 12th, 2009 at 12:08 pm

   Oh, I have allergies too, and they can be awful. the only thing that helps my itchy skin is to have the humidifier running, drinking lots of water and a good moisturizing lotion.

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4. Megan Atwood Says:
   September 12th, 2009 at 8:24 pm

   I think those Nettie Pots are so cool. I was watching Oprah the other day and they them to the whole audience, how fun! Hope you get feeling better, sorry about the allergies. Maybe the upcoming winter will help.

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5. SJ Says:
   September 15th, 2009 at 9:58 am

   I guess we are twins! hahah. hope you feel better, I’m still not sure what is the best way to control my allergies, I just clean my room often – I think that helps.

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6. Melissa’s Place » I Bought A Netti Pot Says:
   September 18th, 2009 at 2:32 pm

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