CoffeeOnIce, I had one and it lasted about 3 days, but I got on an antibiotic for mastitis after day 1, and that helped.
Massage and frequent nursing are good. Supposedly using a vibrating massager or toothbrush can help to loosen the clog. It hurts like a MFer to massage it, but try it as much as you can tolerate the pain. And if it's really red around it or if you're having mastitis symptoms, call your doc for a prescription. I'm so sorry!
Oh my, got my first clogged duct and its getting really painful. Ive read up on it, but I don't have time to pump or take a bath like the articles recommend until later tonight. So far nursing and massage aren't whipping it in to shape! Anybody have one of these yet? Tips or thoughts on how long they usually last?!
I had a couple early on and they stuck around for a few days. They eventually went away after massaging each time I nursed. I hope it resolves quickly.
Post by CoffeeOnIce on Mar 9, 2015 20:37:18 GMT -5
Well problem A. is gone. Somehow I'm the luckiest clog haver because I massaged it a ton and nursed DD aimed at it and I guess it worked! Poor LO started crying while nursing and when I grabbed my breast to relatch her there was a heck of a lot of spray. I had to just help let out all the backed up milk for like two minutes in to a nursing pad, it was crazy.
Problem B. Crap I'm tired and this baby refuses to be rocked to sleep and put down early. I'm becoming painfully aware that I'll be working again in like 12 days and still can't get my baby to sleep long stretches in her crib. I'm gonna pass out at my desk..hopefully they cut me some slack.
BTW thanks for the advice and well-wishes on the clog ladies!
You're not the only one! I hardly have any free time with all the kids, and when I do, I keep telling myself I'll work out... But none of these kids are getting any younger! I figure once they're all in school I will no longer have any excuses. Lol
I'm determined to still find an excuse not to exercise even when they are all in school
Guys I get sore from walking to and fro during work hours...that's pretty sad state of affairs. I keep saying once my telenovela ends I'll start working out but then I get hooked on another.
Post by stephanielouise on Mar 10, 2015 2:27:27 GMT -5
After LO being a complete terror all day, he finally went down to bed at 9 and woke at 3!! His first ever 6 hour stretch! If he wants to be a jerk everyday but will sleep like that every night, I don't think I'd complain..
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