For the past couple of weeks I haven't been feeling well. When my back hurt and my body was achy, I just figured that I had "slept funny" and went to the chiropractor. When I felt chills, I just figured I was sitting too close to an air vent and simply moved to a warmer spot. When I felt run down, I just figured I wasn't getting enough sleep. When I had headaches, I just figured I was hungry. And worse... when my boobs were tender and I felt some lumps, I just figured they'd go away when I pumped (and I honestly thought they did).
Yeah, no. Turns out that in my attempt to reduce pumping, I developed mastitis. While my OB couldn't see me today, my PCP was able to, and I now have prescription for some antibiotics that should help me out.
It's funny how life works and it's absolutely true that the Lord works in mysterious ways. See, a while ago, when I was contemplating when I should stop pumping, I prayed, and put my trust in the Lord to guide me in my decision. The other day I decided to stop. Today I was instructed to increase my pumping to help unclog my milk ducts. So... back to pumping it is... for at least the next 2 weeks. And, if by chance I need to continue to pump when I return to work, then I will do so!
Thank You
14 years ago
1 comment:
I'm so sorry mama! I've had mastitis before and it's so not fun. It will get better with antibiotics, and time. Just take it easy and when you stop pumping eventually it will also stop. Hang in there!
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