Don't help

Hubby means well, He tries hard, He just doesn't get it.

In the last eight months, I have had hives frequently. My skin swells up into these red itchy bumps. It's ugly and uncomfortable. The doctor says that it's an allergic reaction to something. We just don't know what. In the last few weeks, the hives have become worse.

It seems that when the she-ex was pregnant, she was itchy all the time. In fact, just before I was afflicted with these hives, I remember referring to her as the "itchy bitchy". I think that I'm paying for that comment now.

Hubby keeps telling me to put lotion or powder on my skin. This doesn't help. He just doesn't get it that his solution to my problem is not a solution at all. In fact, he doesn't hear me when I tell him that lotion and powder does not work.

Yesterday, he dropped off his daughter at home and returned with a can of Gold Bond powder. He took it upon himself to help and asked the she-ex if he could have the magic powder, explaining to her that I, like her, am also itchy.

I doubt very much that we are/were suffering from the same thing, and did not want her used, crusty topped can of powder in my house. She does not need to know my medical issues, and I certainly don't need any advise from her on how to carry my husband's child. I will return the offending powder at the next child exchange.

Hubby, in his blissful ignorance, was just trying to help. I love ya babe, but from now on...If I need your help, I'll ask for it. Thank-you.