Comments on: What Mastitis Taught Me About Motherhood

By: Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 05:45:23 +0000

Omg 3 days of mastitis!! That’s terrible. I feel your pain as im sure most mothers do~ My first bout i got it on my birthday and still went and sat in the nicu while shivering/teeth chattering so i could be next to my babies. The Nurses had to pile on the warm blankets on top of me. I finally went to l&d triage and the doctor said i wasnt Sick enough for antIbiotics! Luckily The worst of it went away after 2 days. The 2nd time i got it, i was skipping night Time pumpings once the boys sTarted sleeping through the night and i let my boobs fill to the point of explosion. So that was my own Fault. I agree i would Not wish this pain on my Worst enemy!! It was definitely worse than my c/s!! I hope youre feeling Better now. I cant imagine having to take care of 3 other kids while going through mastitis!!

By: hannah

hannah — Sun, 18 Feb 2018 02:56:08 +0000

What a hideous experience, but I’m so glad you shared it. Thanks for the encouragement- it has put my own past breastfeeding struggles into a bit of perspective. I’m gearing up to have baby two, and it’s good to get the level on things :).

By: Angela | Mommy Diary

Angela | Mommy Diary — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 03:17:05 +0000

In reply to Aimee. It was truly a nightmare and I'm just glad that's done with. It still amazes me how little male doctors seem to understand pregnancy and postpartum symptoms. I wish I can educate them sometimes!

By: Angela | Mommy Diary

Angela | Mommy Diary — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 03:15:40 +0000

In reply to Shahla. So you understand what I mean! Driving myself was not fun, it's a miracle that I didn't knock the side mirrors too. I can never forget that pain either....I wanted to be more assertive with the doctor but I was really in no condition to even talk..lol Looking back, how little he understood!

By: Angela | Mommy Diary

Angela | Mommy Diary — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 03:14:18 +0000

In reply to Ann. Thank you so much Ann! I didn't know about mastitis either until I became a mom myself. Then it was like, how come no one told me? lol. Thanks for reading. I appreciate it.

By: Angela | Mommy Diary

Angela | Mommy Diary — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 03:13:34 +0000

In reply to roxy. I try to turn every bad incident into a learning experience. It's an important coping mechanism I've learned in parenting. ;)

By: Angela | Mommy Diary

Angela | Mommy Diary — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 03:12:48 +0000

In reply to Vivien. Thank you Vivien. Yeah it really sucks but I do believe it taught me a great lesson in motherhood. I thought we all go through pain like that....am I wrong? lol

By: Angela | Mommy Diary

Angela | Mommy Diary — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 03:12:09 +0000

In reply to JeeYoung W. Thank you Jeeyoung! It's all a part of growing up I guess. ;)

By: Aimee

Aimee — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 13:20:38 +0000

Oh, Angela! What a nightmare! You showed such strength and courage through it all. I’m so glad to hear you found reprieve made it through to the other side, although, I’m not sure I would have been able to show as much grace to the doctor.

By: Shahla

Shahla — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 22:47:16 +0000

What a horrendous experience, Angela! I would not have been able to be as gracious to the doctor. I had mastitis after my first, it was seriously the most intense pain. I drove myself to the doctor and while parking my car in our garage, knocked the side mirror off. That’s how off I was. I will never forget that day or that pain.

By: Ann

Ann — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 22:46:02 +0000

Never knew about mastitis until your blog. Glad you’re feeling better! Thanks for the share I love the way you write!

By: roxy

roxy — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 17:47:24 +0000

what an experience! and good for you for turning it into a learning experience. i’m glad you are feeling better! 🙂