So I’m 7 weeks 5 days pregnant and my very first prenatal appointment is Thursday. Last Friday I developed a small rash next to my armpit (probably like an inch x two inches) and at first it was just red and then Saturday it was like scabs and it started being really painful. My bra rubs against it and it hurts really bad so yesterday (Monday) I decided to call my doctors office to see if there was anything I could put on it that was pregnancy safe.

They told me they don’t usually give advice to patients they haven’t seen yet and I almost broke out into tears. I know it’s just my hormones but I was so upset because I’m just trying to keep my baby safe. She told me that she would give the nurses/doctors my message and someone would call me back. Well someone did call me back. Twice. And I missed it both times and I was so angry at myself.

Well they called again this morning...just to tell me that they can’t tell me anything. They recommended seeing my primary doctor (who is booked 6 weeks out and my town doesn’t have an urgent care). Why?! I already have an appointment in 2 days!

So I bought some cortisone cream because I read online that it was safe and it seems to be helping so hopefully it really is safe because they can’t tell me anything.

Okay. Rant over.