This Entry Does Not Deserve No TItle, a double negative, by JenIG
The main thing I dislike about not being able to sleep is the being awake part. Bless my heart. I could probably sleep if it weren't for all this itching. I mean, honestly, does poison ivy ever go away? It continues to spread. I now have it on both legs, my left arm and the right side of my jawline. I suppose I'll just give in and accept that it is now part of who I am. I think it just wants to be loved. It needs a home and I shant make it feel unwelcomed. From henceforth, I shall be called: Jenefer Igarashi, friend to all downtrodden poison ivy everywhere.
Therefore, lastly, in conclusion as a result of the end of this entry, I have an announcement to make. I know some of you will not believe me — I dare say I scarce believe it myself — but the phantom husband is due to leave this very morning, The Great Morning of Friday the 14th, to begin his long journey home to his very hairy, blotchy, puffy red wife “How Half-White Man. I Greet You in Peace after Long Journey past Many Buffalo” What a treat he shall find!
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on October 14th, 2005 at 5:25 am
Spreading poison ivy!
Jen,
You probably have the oils from the poison ivy plants on your clothing still! Wash, wash, wash your clothing in very hot water with a good detergent like Tide to get rid of the oils. Those oils will stick to anything and will not come off unless washed off with a good soap. This includes gardening tools, toys, the dog, your bed sheets…you name it! And the oil can transfer to things as well.
Poison ivy doesn’t just ‘spread’ like other rashes. You have to come in contact with the oil from the plant…therefore you must have oil somewhere my dear!
I am praying for you! I am highly allergic to the stuff and as a child I was generally covered head-to-toe with it. I always get the steroid shot when I become infected and that usually dries it up fairly quickly.
In Christ, Trish
on October 14th, 2005 at 7:00 am
You can also have it systemically….
I believe you said that you had a steriod already. My son had it like you one year and they put him on a prednisone pack to get rid of it. Fels Naptha soap, in a bar form, also works well for washing yourself.
on October 14th, 2005 at 7:19 am
hey!
i’ll take a crossaint!
on October 14th, 2005 at 7:25 am
Happy Friday the 14th
Jen, you really need more than a “Bless your heart” and a hug……..you need the Great Geo…..he’ll be home soon, soon, soon……..
The poison ivy sounds more than bad – I get it from our cats continuously (they go into the woods, they brush by the p. ivy, they come home, they rub on my legs…..). When I getted stressed, it comes back…with or without cat rubbing….so I think you know where this is going…….maybe, maybe not…..
I’m praying for Geo’s speedy and safe return ~ you hang in there and …… maybe you could go outside today somewhere and have a yoga moment, sit in a pretzel shape and hum or something………
😉
HAPPY FRIDAY THE 14TH!
H~
on October 14th, 2005 at 7:33 am
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Glad Geo is on his way home.
Have a wonderful reunion!
on October 14th, 2005 at 7:51 am
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I think you need oral steroids now, too—-so promise me you WILL got back to the doctor if even the tiniest patch appears on your face. Promise.
That being said, I’m not sure If I should say “Hurry home Geoff” or “Run run get out while you still can Geoff”! What am I thinking….he’s not *real*
Did someone say there’s croissants?
on October 14th, 2005 at 8:00 am
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I shall call you Mara, henceforth.
-gena
on October 14th, 2005 at 8:21 am
Jen,
You are truly the FUNNIEST person I have come across in a long time! I DO feel sorry for you…down to your last light bulb and all. Anyway..I have a book suggestion for you (re your comment on my blog) Fifty Acres and a Poodle by Jeanne Marie Laskas. It’s a contemporary book… A city gal moves to a farm…she captures all the funny, bizarre occurences (no nudist neighbors though) and her response to them. It’s really excellent – a good read. She writes like you do, so I really think you would LOVE it..unfortunately my friend in WI has my copy or I would send it to you. Get well soon! Eleanor
on October 14th, 2005 at 8:49 am
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Hooray that Geo is coming home!!!
And I accept your “challenge” JenIG of the Itchy-Hairy Clan. I would gladly welcome lively and animated conversation, criticisms and comments regarding the uncontrollable and unpredictable JenEfer on my blog. Croissants are most welcome as they are one of the most delectable and buttery treats this side of heaven that one can have at any time of day and for any occasion or non-occasion. I shall provide strong coffee, a variety of herbal teas and a delicious assortment of jams and jellies. And unlike JenEfer’s tea, mine is not made with sewer water.
And you are invited as well JenEfer, so long as you bring Geo because I don’t want you to ruin my tea party by being so lonely.
~Marsha
on October 14th, 2005 at 9:42 am
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“I’m praying for Geo’s speedy and safe return ~ you hang in there and …… maybe you could go outside today somewhere and have a yoga moment, sit in a pretzel shape and hum or something……… ”
Please, if you follow this advice, look for any three leaved plants (other than clover that have ROUND leaves) and don’t sit down in them. My sister did that when a little girl and had poison ivy all over her. Pine Tar soap is good for poison ivy, but follow the advice about washing your stuff so you aren’t spreading it. Okay?
So glad that your husband is finally on his way. Will be praying for you for the poison ivy to clear up. We have tons of it around our place here. So far no one has got it, but we try to be careful. I’m glad you are keeping your sense of humor through all your troubles.
Love and shalom,
Serena
on October 14th, 2005 at 11:05 am
Hhmmm…Just think,
You and your hubby will be som much warmer this winter- what with all that hair and the heat rising off your skin from that red, irritated rash. You might not hardly need blankets o your bed. You will put off heat and keep yourself and him warm! He will appreciate your frugal efforts and praise you for helping keep cold weather costs down!
Glad he’s comin’ home finally!
on October 14th, 2005 at 11:17 am
um
Jen,
did you happen to see the reply of my husband to your comment on his blog? He’s a rotten guy, sometimes. Get even.
on October 14th, 2005 at 11:24 am
Jewel weed, I'm telling ya….
I once had poison ivy for a whole summer… BECAUSE I DIDN’T STOP SCRATCHING IT!!!!! Learn a lesson from an old hand at eastern flora — if need be, you gotta duct tape your hands to your head, but ya gotta somehow not scratch it! I know, I know, it’s driving you bonkers, but it’s the only way. (No, I guess you *could* take a blow torch and give yourself third degree burns over the affected area, that might do the trick. But I only recommend that as a last recourse, after exhausting all options and eating some of Gena’s lightbulb fruitcake.)
In the old days we used calamine lotion, and that dries out your skin real good while making it an attractive pastel shade of raspberry. Then you can file your nails on your skin. Anyway, why not just go out and find some jewel weed before the leaves change? Whaddaya gotta lose at this point?
on October 14th, 2005 at 11:28 am
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Just wanted to add to what the others are saying about needing an oral steroid. If the rash that is spreading is not “weepy” like the other….you are probably having a “secondary” reaction to the p.i. It’s almost a reaction to the reaction, kwim?
Hoping you feel better soon.
on October 14th, 2005 at 4:45 pm
What are you putting on it?
Have you tried the Aveeno oatmeal bath followed by the Aveeno anti-itch cream? I’d hug you, but I don’t want to catch it. Hope you feel better soon.
cellomom
*scratching at the thought of poison ivy*