Finally wrote my Breastfeeding Story

I finally got around to writing my tale.  I think that because it is a topic so precious and dear to my heart, I've been afraid to write it.  Please check out my breastfeeding story here.

Thrush...again!

My left breast has been sore; I think I had a blocked duct on Monday, and my nipple's gotten sore so I finally went to the walk-in clinic today and was diagnosed with thrush...again!  (pretty sure this is bout 5 or 6).

Once again I am on Fluconazole, 400mg loading dose with up to 28 days of 100mg twice a day; until pain free for a week. (Ref. Dr. Jack Newman).  I am also using the All Purpose Nipple Ointment after each nursing and taking Grapefruit Seed Extract (1 capsule three times a day) and probiotics (10 billion cells three times a day).   For the first few days I will even treat my nipples with Gentian Violet in the morning (while Mister is at daycare all day) and simply wipe it off before nursing (he is lucky enough not to get thrush this time).

After speaking with our Lactation Consultant, I will stop all Domperidone, blessed thistle and fenugreek seed.  Blocked duct earlier in the week is probably due to too much milk and Mister not taking it all from me.

Lactation Medication Update

Today I reduced my Domperidone  to 30 mg three times a day.  With Mister taking more solid food during the day I just don't think he is draining me when he nurses.  I will maintain the herbal supplements of 3 Fenugreek Seed and 3 Blessed Thistle capsules, three times a day.

Lactation Medication Update

Under the direction of my lactation consultant, I will be increasing my Domperidone to 40 mg three times a day and continue with 3 capsules of both blessed thistle and fenugreek seed three times a day.