The definition of mastitis:
“Mastitis is a breast infection that can leave you feeling as if you've come down with the flu. You may notice areas of redness, hardness, soreness, or heat in your breast, and swelling of the affected milk duct. Common, and more serious, signs of the infection include chills, a fever of 101 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, and fatigue.”
Yep, I got it again. This is now the 4th time I have had mastitis, but the first with Hayden and I think I can say that this one was the worst of the bunch. It started last Friday night and the soreness and redness has still been lingering. I think Saturday was the worst. I had a fever between a 101 and 103.5 all day, chills, nausea and I even threw up. My fever finely broke around 4:00 am on Sunday morning. To make things even worse I also was trying to fight off a cold with no luck because the cold has got worse throughout the week.
With that said, I am so thankful and in debt to my wonderful husband who took care of me and all three kids. Getting up with Hayden at night, up early with Connor in the morning and he was even able to get a little cleaning done around the house. I’m not quite sure how to thank him. He truly is the best thing that has ever happened to me. I love you so much babe and thanks for every thing you have done for me and the kids.
Owed to Lennon
12 years ago
5 comments:
Oh Zen, that sucks! Sorry that I haven't gotten around to calling you back yet. I have been thinking about you I just can't seem to get very much time to do anything lately. I just think I don't know how to manage my time with three kids yet. Well I hope you are feeling better soon. Have a good day!
So sorry to hear that you've been under the weather. I hope you continue to feel better. And I agree, thank goodness for helpful hubbys. After all, it is half their responsibility to help too!!
Ohhh nooo!! Zen, I'm soo sorry. blast I was hoping this time would be different. I'm not looking forward to the pain that could/ does come along with breast feeding. Let me know if there's something I can do.
Hope you are feeling better. I got it once with Cooper (pumping) and thankfully had a sister in-law staying with us that recognized it right off. So I didn't have to suffer too long, but am definitely not looking forward to that thought again with this one. Good luck!!
-Shana
so sorry zen. I hope you are feeling better now. That has to be the worst!
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