There’s no miracle of modern medicine to cure or help (even the slightest bit) PUPPPs. The only stated, real cure for it is to give birth, and even then it won’t immediately go away. It can take up to 2 weeks to completely clear up after giving birth.

If you’re reading this because you’re searching for help, there is hope! After much Googling and endless searching, I came across a BBC article with a quote from someone who discovered that Dandelion Root can do the trick.

Dandelion Root = Cure for PUPPP.

Pam felt relief within 3 or 4 days, and after 2 weeks of religiously taking it, there’s only small moments of itching. It’s pretty cheap and has been the only thing that has worked for us. We bought ALL the creams and ointments that are available. Both off the shelf and prescription. None of them helped; some of them burned (badly) and others made the itching worse.

Aside from medicinal help:

• Cold air, cold baths, cold wet towels. Cooling the skin seemed to be a temporary relief
• Silk clothing (or other smooth material) helps to not scratch the skin when you move. Cotton, wool, tight clothing, etc do NOT help.
• Keeping the room temperature a bit warm so you can sleep without covers/sheets helps. We used a space heater (during winter) to make the room slightly warm so blankets aren’t needed. Any way you can keep your skin bare helps.

Hope this helps some people out there!

Christmas was great. And not cold. And humid. Pam got me the Ace Combat 6 XBox306 game set that comes with dual-joystick controllers for flying. I’ve played it probably 3 – 4 hours today already. Pretty awesome! We also got (or are getting) a dining room set, which will really make our house feel “full” and lived in. Fun stuff! No more bare, empty dining room.

We’re both really busy (hence no blog posts). I’ve been to more meetings for work related things than ever. I have more exciting news about business stuff, but I’m holding off until we officially “launch”.

I can’t think of anything else “big” that needs to be mentioned, so that’s it!

I’m excited about the holidays and it’s finally chilly outside! Woohoo!

I’ve recently rediscovered coffee and the positive affects on my programming! I’m able to focus for longer periods of time and get more done. Now to find the perfect blend, right?

So much more, I’ll put blogging on my to-do list; cause that will help, right?

So the case we heard was a solicitation of prostitution case. It basically came down to the undercover cop’s word against this Chinese lady’s word. Long story short, we found her not guilty in like 20 seconds after we all sat down in the deliberation room. I could go into details about it… but don’t feel like typing 20 pages! It was definitely a good experience and gave me some insight on the world in general.

In other news, is it crazy or what how the number of people who say, “if so-and-so wins, I’m moving to such-and-such”, just grows exponentially as the election comes to a close and how it’s largely the democrats who make such “threats” or “incredible” statements. I’d like them to lose just to prove what a drama-queen they’re being; cause you know they’re not going to pack up and move like they say they would. Weren’t there some celebrities who made those kinds of statements but never made good on them when they lost?

Anyway, that’s all I’ll say about the election, because for anyone who cares… who couldn’t talk for pages about it?

We also decided to pick up the third season of LOST and the Matrix Trilogy (only $14 on DVD for all 3 — $100 if you want all 3 on Blu-Ray).

We of course saw the Wii there and played it a bit, and the TONS of Rock Band sets. (Like 3 rows at Best Buy).

We asked if they had anymore in stock and they said no. Pam really thought one would be great… and if Pam actually wants a video game system then we’re going to get that video game system! So on our way home, we thought we’d stop by Circuit City at the mall just to see… and they happened to have ONE LEFT! I told them we’ll take it.

We went to Wal-Mart and got Mario Galaxy, which is ok (Pam is actually playing it!), but I’m gonna go see what else is out there. Pam’s really interested in the Wii Fitness.

Cool cool!