Sick Leave

I am one of the fortunate people who have been healthy most of my life. Never been in the hospital until Emily...never broken a bone...never had stitches..never had surgery until Emily. But since becoming pregnant and having Emily I feel like more has happened to me healthwise than ever before. And don't get me wrong..none of it has been anything that major..but still it has happened more and more. For instance, I initially got a UTI when pregnant...never had that. I had preeclampsia and had to have Emily early. And now I am pretty sure I have had mastitis. Even though when I called the doctor today, I was told they thought my milk was just drying up? Really? Is that why I have had a fever, chills, headaches, and felt like death for two days? I don't think so. So I decided to take my friend Laura up on her all natural suggestions for it because I meet more of the criteria for mastitis than not. The garlic and orange juice have been awful. I am feeling more nauseated than anything now. But I am hoping it works and I can make it back to work tomorrow. Fingers crossed because I have never felt this bad in my life nor missed this much work in a long time. I have had some great friend support through all this and for that I am so very thankful. But anytime the health issues related to being pregnant or breastfeeding wanna stop...they definitely can! But Emily Claire is definitely worth it..and most importantly at least I can hold her again now!