"Mastitis is an infection of the breast tissue that results in breast pain, swelling, warmth, and redness of the breast. It may also cause fevers & chills"
And here is my definition;
"Fuuuuccckkk, a ninja ghost is repeatedly knifing my boob with an invisible (but very real) samurai sword! And my body seems to think I got in a street fight down a dark alley last night"
Fun!
Developing mastitis at 6 months in isn't very common, it usually occurs within the first month when your milk supply is overflowing and your boobs are boulders. So to start getting fevers & chills, along with an intense pain in my boob, came as quite the surprise last Friday. Needless to say, the weekend wasn't too joyous. I managed to combat it like a true hippy, by popping garlic cloves like panadols, and wearing cold cabbage leaves in my bra. God they felt good. However, I didn't smell too pleasant. I learnt those two tricks from our first antenatal teacher in Tauranga & they saved my life back when I got it twice with Blake too. Save the antibiotics for when my body really needs them I always say!
The pain managed to disperse by Sunday evening, just in time for daycare the following day. So stoked! *sarcasm sarcasm sarcasm*
It isn't all bad though, it's already Thursday now & I am currently situated in a rather cosy chair, drinking midly satisfying coffee, and getting my fro tended too. Tis nice!
Olis ma arrived a couple of days ago, so I've been relieved of most mothering duties, which I'm more than happy to hand over. Blake is relishing in all the attention like a pig in mud, thoroughly enjoying every minute of tickles & renditions of "head shoulders knees and toes". It's only 10am & so far today I've heard "nanaaaa, whatcha doooin?" At least 20 times. Cute factor is through the roof. Especially when it isn't "Muuuuummmm whatcha doin", far easier being a spectator for once.
Blake is in her final week as a 1 year old now, and I may just cry at her party this Sunday. It could be a single soulful tear slipping down my cheek discretely, or it could be a waterfall of emotions & snot. Who knows? We'll have to wait & see. Either way, her "piggy" party is going to be loads of fun, I can't wait to see everybody, eat sausy rolls, and boogy with my groovy gal.
As B turns two, simultaneously Oscar will hit 6 months;
You had better lock up your daughters. Not joking at all, this ones going to do some damage. (That sounds highly inappropriate... Meh)
I'll be doing up a progress report on those two darls at some stage next week when things have calmed down around here.
Meanwhile, Oli and I have ice skating, movie, and dinner dates up our sleeves, and our big night away tomorrow night at Abbeys place. Cocktails & no noise restrictions. Possibly even a sleep in? I doubt it, something tells me I'll be up at 6 smelling like a brewery but eager to get back to the kids. Such a sucker aren't I?
You'll be sure to be inundated with pics of all of our adventures in the days to come,
Meanwhile, enjoy the rest of your week won't you?!
Hahah, so good!
Gem
Thought of the day "Third cracked phone screen in 3 months, back to the blue Nokia 2200 I think"
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