I Don't Want to Be a Weanie, But...

My right nipple is starting to blister again. I know that at this point I'm stuck with getting through it if it blisters up like last time, but I really, really don't think I can deal with it well. I'm seriously considering weaning if the blistering happens. The whole reason I tried so hard to avoid mastitis was because of the damn blisters. Now, I am better prepared than I was last time around. I recognized the first signs, I have APNO on hand, and I already have the larger horns. I'm taking it very easy with the suction. But deep down, I am terrified that I'm going to have those blisters again. This might end up being a very short-lived blog.

I'm afraid I exacerbated the problem with my massive lack of common sense, too. Yesterday I went down to my SIL's with DH and the cookie -- 2 hours each way. Lots of pumping with the battery pack (I went through two sets), and I didn't really get to pump as often as I wanted to. Plus, the cookie turned into Babyfreaksoutalot, and wouldn't let anyone but mom or dad hold her for the first few hours we were down there, so that just added to the stress. I wanted us all to stay home, but it was birthdays for the folks-in-law and DH wanted to take the baby down. Last time we went down it took an extra hour and a half because of traffic. No way I was going to put DH in a car alone with her for that long -- not because I don't think he could handle it (he totally could), but because being stuck on the (often aptly named) Parkway with a screaming baby is nobody's idea of a good time. If I'm along for the ride at least I can sit in the back with her and entertain/feed her, as necessary. Of course yesterday she slept the whole time both ways. And now I have the beginnings of a blister on my nipple.

Today's tip: If you're having a problem, don't go on a trip that's going to require you to pump in uncomfortable places at irregular times. Stay home, take care of yourself, get your poor boobies back to normal.