Lindsey Hale took this picture of my little man Lincoln. He is so cute! I had to post it. It has been a while since I have posted anything. Last Thursday I got mastitis the antibiotics did not work and I had to go in every 12 hours to the ER for IV antibiotics. I have never been in so much pain my whole life! I did that until Tuesday night. Spencer's Mom came to help me. I was so thankful for her help. That was the first time in my life that I really could not take care of myself. What a humbling experience. After many doctor and lactation specialist appointments I have decided to stop nursing. This was a very hard decision for me. The final doctor said you can either stop nursing and you will feel better in 3 or so days or you could keep nursing and you will have a lot of pain for a lot longer. I felt like I had to function as a Mom and the best way to do that was to stop nursing. I have given myself lots of guilt trips (and crying sessions) about this. I have made up my mind and I am not going back. I love my boys!
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That is such a cute picture of Lincoln! Sorry about your nursing experience---but I think that you made the right decision. Good luck!
Hey Stacy, No more guilt! You are doing this because you love them and need your health to take care of them. I am so sorry that this happened though. He is too cute and I am excited to see you guys again.
What a cutie! He is definitely a Smyth. I'm glad you are feeling better. You are such a great mom!
He is darling.
I am so sorry to hear about everything, on top of having a new born and a toddler I think us mom's shouldn't be handed anything else. I admire you and agree that you did the right thing and you should not feel guilty for a minute.
xo
Ouch! I'm sorry that you got mastitis. I have no doubt that you made the right choice at the right time for your family. And don't feel guilty, please. That's the last thing any mom needs!
Lincoln's a handsome little man! He reminds me a lot of Adam already.
dont be so hard on yourself! i wasnt able to nurse either. and i gave myself such bad grief. being the best mom and doing whats best for your babies is always the best decision! good for you.
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