I can't imagine how hard that must be, and I commend you for the progress you made in the past. Just remember how far you made it then, and that you can do it again! I don't know if you are anything like me...but thinking about having kids one day, I often stress about not having my lashes/brows because I avoid so many outdoor activities since I don't want my makeup to come off. I think of how badly I want to grow them back and stop pulling so that I can fully enjoy swimming with my kids someday, and running around on a beach, going snorkeling/jetskiing/tubing! Anything, really! Heck, I'd even be afraid to ride an amusement park water ride these days. Just think of the reasons for yourself and for your son that you want to stop...make a list if you have to. I was also going to recommend getting on a cleaning spree, washing/folding all the baby's clothes, putting together the bassinett...anything that can keep your hands occupied & get you prepared for baby at the same time! Congrats! Hope this helps!

I completely know what you are going through, with all 3 of my pregnancies the pulling was much,much worse because our hormones are raging. It will be better once the baby is born and your body gets back to normal. The long hours of feeding or nursing will be a challenge so always have a hat or a barrier handy. Breastfeeding helps sooooo much to stabilize your moods and get your hormones back in check and just makes life easier to have a new baby. Just try to eliminate all the stress you can, you will be in total bliss once your little son arrives...

I think hormones have a lot to do with my pulling. My youngest daughter just turned one and I'm finally feeling some control back- the best help came from talking to the people I'm closest too- sometimes I have a hard time doing that- anything that can distract you from pulling, wear gloves around the house- use barrier techniques- I hope you can feel more relaxed- you can stop, remember that- easier said than done- but it can be done, hang in there!

Oh sweetie, this last trimester is so exciting and so scary all at the same time. Do not doubt your ability to be a great mother! Big changes are coming and they are going to be great, it's just that you have to try to guess exactly how those changes are going to affect you. Result: stress = wanting to pull. Try try try to relax. Put your hands on your belly and feel your son and know that it's all going to be fine.

Do you live at home with your mom or with your boyfriend? Do they know about your trich? I only ask because I've been so secretive about mine, never opening up to anyone. I think I would've done better if I had actually talked to someone! I'm hoping they can help support you by gently reminding you not to pull, holding your hand, rubbing your back, that kind of thing.

Virginia, Queenmarie and I (and many more!) have all been thru this, what they said about the hormones is 100% true. Brace yourself for times when you feel like you have completely lost your mind and KNOW that it is just the hormones. Five minutes later you'll be the happiest person alive. And then you'll want to take someone out. It's normal, everyone I know went thru it. But don't let the trich wander into the equation.....

--go take a shower (yes the baby can be in the bassinette for 6 minutes!)
--call a friend and ask her to bring you a decaf
--Look at a pic of your really pregnant belly and be amazed by what the body can do!
--kiss your son like 200 times
--change your pic here to his photo so we can see him!
--give yourself a manicure (all that handwashing after diaper changes really dries out your hands!!)
-- learn to knit so you can make him cool hats with ears on them, take a photo and remember to show it to his girlfriend when he's a teenager!
-- babies sleep alot and there is NOTHING wrong with napping while the baby is down!

OK that's all after the baby comes stuff, for now just make small goals. Seriously, like "I will not pull for one hour". You do that and you feel great, suddenly you're in control of the trich for that hour. Confidence and self esteem result, and before you know it you are done with your next PF hour. Try it and let us know how it goes!!