Thanks girls, I am thinking that maybe it is thrush. I found this on the net
You may just be aware of itchiness and general discomfort when you have vaginal thrush, or you may have a discharge. This discharge is generally described as being thick, cream or white in colour, and looking like cottage cheese. Sometimes the discharge is not obvious — but the intense itching usually gives thrush away! The skin of the vulva and perineum may be involved as well, and you may experience a rash, swelling, soreness or burning and sometimes splitting of the skin.
The last bit about swelling, soreness & splitting of the skin, makes me think this is the problem.
It is pretty itchy at times too. MMMM Ok I think I will talk to the midwife tomorrow & just ask what products are safe to use then get something.
I guess if treatment fixes it, then that was the problem.....
How embarassing! Should I be embarassed if it is thrush? It doesn't mean I'm not clean does it???