Just when I think....

We are getting the hang of breastfeeding, as in she's latching correctly and I'm not in pain, I end up with mastitis. :-(

I don't want to take antibiotics unless I have to, so I'm trying natural remedies. I'm nursing her a bunch, eating better, and getting more water. I also hand expressed some milk and pumped as well.

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So I started this entry a few days ago and am only getting back to it.

Ended up having a temperature of 102 for two days. Took Echinacea capsules (2 every four hours), nursed every 2 hours (or less), used a heating pad, hot wash cloths, hot showers, and cold potato slices and I'm finally better, but still taking the echinacea and will for a few more days.

Thank god I feel better. It was miserable. :-(