I've got one really sore boob. It's sore near the armpit area. Based on my What To Expect When Expecting book I might have a case of mastitis, a.k.a. Boob Infection. The cure is antibiotics and in the mean time I'm supposed to put a warm compress on it and make sure it's emptied completely at every feeding. It's really really painful and it looks funny too. I've got bright red and purple vein looking things running through that area. I think it freaked Eric out a little.
This all started last night and I got up and called my OB and also the lactation consultant at the pediatricians office. The doctor wants me to come in today to be examined and the pediatrician just confirmed what I need to do (warm compress, etc.) and told me that I probably need a round of antibiotics.
Luckily, with the right medical care my boob should heal up just fine. Mom told me this morning that she lost a cow one time to Mastitis. Here's hoping I come out of this better than my Moms cow.
What did Eric say? "I'm sorry about your tit, babe." Sweet, ain't he?
More later!
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The Pea In Our Pod
Aug 27, 2009
Mom And Dad
2 comments:
Sorry about your boob, Jess. I strongly urge you to talk to your doctor or lactation consultant about avoiding thrush as a result of the antibiotic. Thrush is an equally big boob bummer and can happen when mom or baby is taking antibiotics. They'll probably recommend probiotics (like yogurt) and keeping a close eye out for it. Breastfeeding isn't always easy, but it is so good for little Carly, so hang in there!
If I had told you two 15 years ago that you'd be sharing lactation/thrush/breastfeeding advice someday you'd have called me crazy. Thanks for putting a smile on my face.
Schwenkalot
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