update

Well today got progressively better. Last night I woke up at 2:30 and had a fever of 102.2 so I started taking the antibiotics. My fever has been going down since then and I am currently fever free! ....which makes me want to stop the meds since I only took 2. Well see.

My breast is not better though, which is really concerning to me. I think the ducts are still blocked as it continues to be painful and red with hard spots. The doc recommended cold compresses with massage to help open them. Ive tried that as well as hot compress with no results. It is extremely painful to "massage" the hard parts. I was doing so in the shower and yelped so loud from the pain that Marcelo heard me from the bedroom. Not fun.

All of this makes me seriously reconsider breast feeding at all. I know its super good for the baby and saves money but it is so much work and the complications have been bad. I am going to seek further support and consultation and see if things improve when I can start pumping as well.

Today was another rough day as it seems Levi only wanted to eat or he was crying until about 7 pm when he finally fell asleep. It can be so stressful when he just cries and cries and also feeds and feeds. I was pretty much tethered to the couch all day which I guess was fine since I wasn't feeling well but I barely had time to even prepare myself a snack or eat myself.

Marcelo and I had a good talk though so that helps. Heres to hoping tonight goes well and my body heals!

I've attached a few pics. It was 91 degrees in LA today! Also a few pics of Levi crying. His little mouth is so cute when it frowns. I love all the pics of him sleeping so peacefully but crying is definitely a part of the picture too :-)