I woke up this morning with and old achey, feverish feeling that I have felt only once before, about 2 months ago. Tender chest, headache, chills, and a general don't-make-me-get-out-of-bed-ness that only spell one thing for a breastfeeding mama: mastitis. I hesitated going to a doctor and getting antibiotics because a) I didn't want the hassle of going to the doctor (my PJ's were entirely too cozy), and b) I don't really like taking antibiotics.
So, after consulting Dr. Sears, Kellymom, The Nutritional Guide to Healing and a really nice lady at New Seasons Market, I had my antidote: two tiny blue bottles of homeopathic pellets, and a head of cabbage. I take 5 homeopathic pellets every few hours...and the cabbage, I stick in my bra. Yes, my bra.
This whole thing is super weird -- as I type, I have 4 crisp pale green leaves popping out from under my shirt. Hug me and hear a crackling crunch -- and if you stick around long enough, there will be borsch for all.
What a wonderful and strange ride motherhood is. Will keep you posted.
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