Apparently I’ve been asking the wrong question…
Posted on | June 15, 2006 |
Over the past two weeks, before I got here, I definitely whimpered once or twice, “Can it get any worse?” The answer is YES, you idiot.
I have mastitis again. For a third time. The worst I’ve had it. Fever, soreness, the whole works. I’m ready to fully wean, but Bean has been more needy than usual, tossed about in the recent turbulance of our lives, and then there are those four pesky molars. So things have dragged on longer, and this is apparently how my body processes stress.
So much for long luxurious posts while I’m here (I have yet to write about what didn’t happen with the marathon) and book reviews (I just read the Mermaid’s Chair by Sue Monk Kidd–in a day. I devoured it.) Instead I’ll be in bed. Hopefully I’ll kick this by tomorrow & I can post some pics of Bean on his tricycle (he can’t quite reach the pendals, it’s a hoot!)
So while I’m curled up on the couch, I won’t dare ask if it can get worse, because I’m starting to understand that it can, and probably will. But don’t begin to think I’m depressing, because if you were here in person, you’d know an odd piece of trivia about me: I at a humor high point when I’m sick and/or miserable. Like after being in labor for 18 hours–the nurses were in awe. They kept saying, “We’ve NEVER seen anyone in such good spirits at this stage.” I was cracking jokes left and right–and lord, I had an audiance (I think there may have been 14 people in the room when Bean finally showed his little self to the world). When things are clearly getting worse, I get funny. It’s my survival mechanism. Which is actully pretty funny, because I’m generally not that funny at all. Oh dear. You see the state of my brain.
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June 15th, 2006 @ 9:39 am
I’m so sorry, I been thru that too and I know how painful and uncomfortable it is. Still, if I may say it; it’s amazing the power we hold that we don’t know of. What I mean is that, yes, it’s hard, right now, this moment, and even when one is ready to quit, Strength comes from somewhere that lead us to keep going. I hope you can start feeling better xoxo!
June 15th, 2006 @ 9:43 am
I was cracked jokes during labor, too. It was really the only appropriate thing to do in such a case as birth.
But yeah, don’t tempt the fates. Sleep, nurse, giggle and DON’T PUSH THE RIVER!
Thinking of you!
June 15th, 2006 @ 9:47 am
aw.
i’m sorry that you are in pain…
that so sucks.
but that is an amusing characteristic
to have…one i bet my husband
wishes i possessed, heehee
hope you are up and at ‘em again soon!
June 15th, 2006 @ 9:51 am
Ouch! Looking forward to hearing more updates, but until then, don’t question the universe AND have fun being jersey’s comedienne!
June 15th, 2006 @ 10:42 am
Take care and get lots of rest, it can be so painful having mastitis. We are moving now and I am going to take your advice and keep my mouth shut, no sense in tempting the gods!
June 15th, 2006 @ 11:22 am
YUCK. I hope you feel better really soon.
June 15th, 2006 @ 12:45 pm
Feel better soon!! The positive - you have people around to help you and you don’t have to work on the house while you’re sick or feel guilty that you are not! Rest well.
June 15th, 2006 @ 1:55 pm
I’m sorry for the mastitis and I’m just glad for you, that you’re at your in-laws.
June 15th, 2006 @ 3:26 pm
ow ow ow!! And here I was so hoping you were really soaking up the relaxation. *sending you quick healing*
June 15th, 2006 @ 3:39 pm
For Bean’s pesky molars, have you tried Pedialyte Pops frozen? I swear by them for teething babes — teething was the worst thing about my kids’ tiny stages. (What a perfectly beautiful little man you have there, too! That picture of him peeking through the pines is amazing!) As to the mastitis, have you ever tried the cabbage leaves-in-the-bra thing? I never did in basically 5 years of non-stop nursing (with a five month break between kids), but hear it really helps; I usually tried the hot shower thing and massage. Hope you’re feeling better very soon.
June 17th, 2006 @ 3:58 pm
Things like this always remind me of the first sentence in Scott Peck’s book The Road Less Traveled: Life is difficult. You are wonderful to share your ups and downs, and your talent for writing always makes even your downs an enjoyable read.
Blessings, Nicole