Sorry- another question

[Doll15]

I'm sorry, I feel like I'm so dependent on you guys right now with my constant questions. With DD I had like zero issues or concerns and this time I feel like I've been through the damn ringer.

Did any of you experience horrible night sweats? Like soak through clothes and sheets sweating?

I have had that going on and today I just have mild body aches and chills. I'm reading on Google that it could all just be hormone related but I swear I've never heard of people complaining of this before.

Just took my temp and its 99.7

Thoughts, input? My OB is not open on Saturday, just my luck. And I don't want to make any unnecessary trips to an ER.

[Doll15]

I don't have any cramping, my bleeding has slowed to barely spotting.

[emmygirl]

I had it, and still randomly get it, after having DD. Same thing, I sweat through the sheets and have to change and lay a towel over my spot in bed. I'd see how you're feeling Monday. Do you have a fan you can put on you?

[activebaby]

Yes I did this time around. It's still happening for me.

[activebaby]

Also to go down a rabbit hole. Post partum thyroiditis is a thing. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postpartum_thyroiditis

[Susan0utLoud]

I'd say hormones. I had it mildly with ds and much more with dd. I still wake up sweating through clothes and sheets from time to time.

[athn64]

I had some night sweats after both kids

[comicSans]

I had night sweats.

Fever, aches and chills could be mastitis. If you quickly start to feel worse you need to get an antibiotic. Does your ob have an oncall line you can call? Urgent care?

[Doll15]

I am just more concerned with not catching something and that I am constantly feeding this LO. I don't want to pass anything to him.

activebaby I do have Graves' Disease and am being monitored very closely right now (TSH T3-4 levels).

I was more concerned with the start of the chills/ body aches. I certainly hope that mastitis isn't the cause. We have been doing so well with nursing! I don't feel any pain ful lumps, is that one of the last symptoms?

[NJgirl84]

With DS1 I would have to change a few times a night. But I would watch for a fever. I mean I was achy but I didn't have chills. Like comicsans said I would keep an eye for mastitis.

[comicSans]

Jun 3, 2017 16:47:38 GMT -5 Doll15 said:

I am just more concerned with not catching something and that I am constantly feeding this LO. I don't want to pass anything to him.

activebaby I do have Graves' Disease and am being monitored very closely right now (TSH T3-4 levels).

I was more concerned with the start of the chills/ body aches. I certainly hope that mastitis isn't the cause. We have been doing so well with nursing! I don't feel any pain ful lumps, is that one of the last symptoms?

I've never had mastitis, but I believe you can get it without a painful clog. On the other hand I've had several painful clogs that did not become mastitis. I've heard it comes on very quickly so if you feel awful tonight, that's likely the cause.

[Doll15]

Anyone ever been sick and still breastfeed? I don't want to risk passing anything but obviously this is his only source of food right now

[meggypoo1]

I had night sweats with T. I also had one or two days of aches and chills but it went away. I would watch it though. Like others it could be mastitis

[meggypoo1]

Jun 3, 2017 17:37:21 GMT -5 Doll15 said:

Anyone ever been sick and still breastfeed? I don't want to risk passing anything but obviously this is his only source of food right now

I had the stomach bug the day I can home from the hospital. He didn't get it

[footloose]

I had horrendous night sweats for the first entire 6 weeks. I had to shower as soon as I had finished feeding her for the morning. It was awful.

[athn64]

Jun 3, 2017 17:37:21 GMT -5 Doll15 said:

Anyone ever been sick and still breastfeed? I don't want to risk passing anything but obviously this is his only source of food right now

Yes. It's actually better for them if you do. You pass on the antibodies your body is making and they are less likely to get it. I had strep with both kids and kept on nursing.

[NJgirl84]

Jun 3, 2017 17:37:21 GMT -5 Doll15 said:

Anyone ever been sick and still breastfeed? I don't want to risk passing anything but obviously this is his only source of food right now

Yes had bronchitis, he never got it.

[Doll15]

Thank you all so much. I am feeling a lot less stress about this. Ugh. I think new moms should automatically be pardoned from all illness for the 1st year.

I've developed a small headache so I upped my water big time. Maybe I'm dehydrated, I'm nursing every 1 1/2 all day and every 3 at night on top of the night sweats.

[SpinsOffResonance]

Jun 3, 2017 17:37:21 GMT -5 Doll15 said:

Anyone ever been sick and still breastfeed? I don't want to risk passing anything but obviously this is his only source of food right now

Had a horrible stomach virus while BFing DD. I was so weak I couldn't even lift her up. We spent the day sleeping on the rug and I would feed her side-to-side; DH was out of town. Also had the flu and basically had DH bring me the baby when she needed to eat. always keep breastfeeding to keep up your supply.

[BurritosAtEveryMeal]

I had major night sweats for months after having DS. It's hormones for sure. I don't think it's highly talked about.

[haykay13]

I had night sweats practically the whole time I was nursing.

[activebaby]

Sweating today! No one else was hot.

[Doll15]

I have Mastitis. Why me! How long did it take for symptoms to improve once starting antibiotics?

[Doll15]

Jun 4, 2017 13:16:34 GMT -5 Doll15 said:

I have Mastitis. Why me! How long did it take for symptoms to improve once starting antibiotics?

They told me that It could take 48hrs before I see change. Tell me it isn't so!

[activebaby]

Oh sorry! Never had mastitis. Hope it clears up soon.0

[rainbowsockmonkey]

I've had it take 48 hours for the meds to start working and feeling better.

[comicSans]

Do I get points for diagnosing you on the internet?

Sorry feed that baby and rest, tell your h to do everything else. Hope you feel better sooner than 48 hours.

[Doll15]

Thank you ladies. I have such an amazing little baby, that is about the only part of my pregnancy, labor and post partum experience that hasn't been bumpy and eventful.

[Doll15]

I will forever be grateful for my easy experience with Chloe.

[SpinsOffResonance]

Feel better @doll15!