The Old Lady

Mastitis

Is horrible. Truly horrible. I made it downstairs to feed Charlotte (extreme pain comparing very nicely to childbirth i reckon!) and could not move from the chair due to the fever and pain. SImon had just got to London Bridge and had to get on hte next train home to come and look after both C and me! It isnt as if it came on suddenly I suppose but it reached a peak in quite an unexpected way and I simply could not cope with doing anything other than curling up into a small ball. I had to feed C of course and that was (and still is, truth be told) really quite nasty. I didnt realise it affects the nipples quite as much as it seems to. And I have had thrush of the nipples (Charlotte had it in her mouth too) and that hurt- but this does seem worse. I am sure breastfeeding is worth it but there are definitely prices to pay for doing it too.

I am looking forward to introducing solids next month- got a food processor for christmas to assist in the food preparation processes!

Charlotte loved helping to open presents which was quite a surprise- we thought she'd not have a clue but she was fascinated by ripping the paper !