Skin on the Belly

Starting around 29 weeks, the skin on the top of my belly got very sensitive. Occasionally it's painful. I've tried a lot of different things to try to make it feel better! Starting at the beginning of the pregnancy, I've rubbed in Bath and Body Works Body Butter at night. I also have a sugar-based skin exfoliator that I use on the sensitive area in the shower. It's not too abrasive, and it leaves a nice oily feeling after the shower is done. I also put Jergens lotion on after the shower.

Those things didn't seem to solve the problem... I bought some Vaseline aloe lotion/gel. That provided some temporary relief, but then my skin felt a little taught. The thing that seems to work the best is Aquaphor ointment (made by Eucerine). I rub on a little bit when the skin is feeling tender, and it feels better right away. It doesn't last forever, but then I just put a little more on.

It's funny how it's only the top of my belly that has this problem. I'm hoping it will get better before the pregnancy is over, but if not, I don't have too long to go :)