Saturday, February 26, 2011

seriously?


mastitis.

kill me now.



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12 comments:

  1. amydroubayFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    I had that with each baby! Worst. Thing. Ever. (besides ppd)

    Put a very hot washcloth directly on affected area. Do this several times a day and before each feeding.

    Massage inward towards your nipple while holding the washcloth on and while the baby nurses.

    Aim baby's chin towards affected area when he nurses (Jeff had to hold the baby up because the chin needed to point on the outer side).

    Call dr. and get on an antibiotic asap.

    Hope this helps. Good luck.

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  2. AubreyFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Yes. Exactly what Amy said. I had that twice w/ Cohen and those things, especially the antibiotics, worked wonders. We're finally all better over at our house, maybe we can get together this week?

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  3. amydroubayFebruary 26, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    I forgot the MOST important tip:

    FRESH PINEAPPLE!

    I know it sounds weird but the acid in the pineapple breaks up the clogged milk ducts. It also PREVENTS it from happening again.

    Try to eat some every day or as often as possible. I swear by it.

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  4. DibWomanFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    And don't sleep on your stomach! So sorry! It is worth it. Kisses to the kids.

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  5. AubreyFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    the. worst. thing. ever.

    i am so sorry that you are having such a rough time. The anitbiotics helps me everytime within a day!!! he really is a delicious baby!!!

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  6. Hayden and LisaFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Ahh Kennan!!! I got that 3 times with the twins! It is the worst!!!

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  7. RandiFebruary 27, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    I had it with both girls, but when I got it with Charlotte I discovered that the stuff you put on to keep your boobies from cracking was actually causing my mastitis, so try not using that if you can. Also have the doctor give you a yeast infection pill along with your anti biotic, because the anti biotics can cause the baby to get thrush, then you start infecting each other! (that is why I stopped breastfeeding Lili, I got mastitis 3 times in a month)

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    I had it so many times and I swear by IB profin lots of it.

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  9. Lucky to be the momFebruary 28, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    I think that's one of the most painful conditions on earth...and makes you so so so sick! Hang in there!
    (and follow all the advice above :) you've got friends who've advised you well!)
    Ezra is 100% gorgeous...just like Jude and Greta :)
    You make some seriously beautiful babies!
    Love,
    Denise

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  10. RebeccaMarch 1, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    NOOOOOO! So painful! I am sorry K. I hope it is gone by now. Massage that puppy. When can I come hold my friend ezzie?

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  11. andreaMarch 1, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    while you are recovering, I would be happy to take that yummy baby. Really. I need him.

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  12. Laura StringhamMarch 3, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Ya. That's hit me before and I think that dying is probably preferable. As if having a newborn wasn't enough... You have my sympathies.

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