stye :(

[Darnsarfupnorf]

37 weeks pg tomorow and think im getting a stye in my left eye, mum thinks its stress related

havent had one since i was 4 (mum thinks it was caused by me being stressed about being a bridesmaid!)so i dont really remember it

how long to they usualy last? will i have a gammy eye on the first photos of me and baby?
not that people will be looking at me :p

Pop to the gp and they will be able to give your something topical to apply and it will be gone before you know it I am sure.

There is also an old wives tale about putting a cold,wet/damp teabag on your eye (obviously not that old a tale as teabags are not that old!) Not sure if it works, I always do it, along with proper medication, 'cos I reckon it can't hurt. Means you have to lie down for 15 mins too, to apply it, so at 37 weeks preg, that is good for you anyway!

Boil some water and just apply a hot compress over it, as hot as you can stand it but obviuosly don't get burned! You'll bring it to a head quicker.
I have a stye that's virtually disappeared now, but it's taken a couple of weeks, maybe 3 so I'm sure you'll be fine for your baby pics.

rub with a clean item of gold jewellery - or get something like "Golden Eye" from the pharmacist, who can advise you if its acceptable for use when pregnant.

thanks guys
im going to ring the gp on monday to see what she says (thought i was in labour today so i didnt get a chance to ring!)

sportsmum ive never heard of rubbing gold on it! have you tried that?

thanks again!