36w3d - itchy hands..?

[OctoberMommy2014]

I absolutely REFUSE to google anything pregnancy related, been there.. done that, so I figured I'd just ask here..

I don't see my OB until Friday, and quite frankly I'm not having a terrible time with it (fingers crossed), BUT I have noticed that my hands have been itching lately..? not the palms, not my arms, not my feet.. JUST the top of my hands and below my knuckles on my fingers? it's so weird.. no new soap, deodorant, detergent, perfume, lotion, nothing! & I don't have a rash either.

is this because of blood flow, hormones, etc.? it's just a totally new symptom, more aggravating than anything, but I didn't want to bother calling in because of it.. just curious!

thank you ladies so much, love you, and continue to keep us in your prayers! (((: ♥

[OctoberMommy2014]

ahh, so I'm not alone then!! lol - same here, no major swelling.. everything else seems perfectly fine.. super weird! ugh, I'll patiently wait for Friday I guess! haha

[2ndtimemoma927]

I have experienced the same thing and im 38 weeks. Its just my fingers that itch, around the knuckles. But no major swelling. Its odd.

[OctoberMommy2014]

lol you were plenty helpful.. at least I'm not crazy, so that makes me feel better haha!! I'll definitely update asap!

[alid32]

You're welcome although I wasn't very helpful, lol. Keep me posted! I'm interested in what they say!

[OctoberMommy2014]

right, it's NOT my palms.. weird right?! that's just my luck.. lol! you're right though.. definitely not worrying myself over it, but it's super annoying lol - it's only every now & then, but we'll see what they say about it friday.. thank you again!! ((:

[alid32]

I just read that better- so it's not your palms? I actually don't know than. I'd assume it's the same reason but as a nurse and mom I've never heard of just the backs of your hands. I wouldn't be too concerned still. Just mention it to your ob:)

[OctoberMommy2014]

thank you so much! I pretty much figured.. but hearing it come from someone else makes me feel better lol - thanks again! I'll ask about it this week! ((:

[alid32]

Yep, it's another wonderful sign of pregnancy. It'll go away after pregnancy. Nothing really helps,  avoiding hot water for long periods on your hands.  Occasionally they'll say to do anti itch cream, but check with your doc