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itsjustababy

Oh my freakin' head...

Mar 03, 2008 18:51

I have been struggling with a headache, stomach woes, plugged ears and generally feeling like poo. It started with a sore throat on Friday and then last night I got the worst stomach ache, which ended in throwing up, chills, sweats and terrible body aches. My Mom (I LOVE YOU MOM) came over around 5 to watch Ashur and got him in his jammies, gave ( Read more... )

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bentlie March 4 2008, 02:29:46 UTC

Awww! That's nice nice of you mom to step in and help like that. :)

As for your freezer stash being depleted, I understand your concern that you aren't replacing the milk right away, BUT these things have a way of working themselves out... you can replace the supply when you are feeling well, and I think you'll be surprised at how quickly you can do it. As long as you have milk to thaw, count your blessings and take care of yourself.

*hugs*

itsjustababy March 4 2008, 04:19:20 UTC

Yeah, already even just feeling better tonight I pumped 4 oz! Go me!

aithyne March 4 2008, 04:11:36 UTC

I've been told Fenugreek can upset your tummy too, so I hope that doesn't happen for you. *hugs*

itsjustababy March 4 2008, 04:18:48 UTC

I used it about a month ago to get my stash built up and it didn't bother me, but after this bout of yuck, I took some and my gut was none too happy... So i'll wait until i'm 100% to start them again.

bentlie March 8 2008, 16:11:28 UTC

Does Fenugreek work or what? Is it a pill? Where do you buy it? And, most importantly, does it work? :P

itsjustababy March 8 2008, 17:37:31 UTC

Yes it works great for me. It's considered a herb and a spice and by breastfeeding women, a galactagogue -- meaning the seeds contain hormone precursors that increase milk supply. Fenugreek is not right for everyone. It can cause aggravated asthma symptoms and has lowered blood glucose levels in some women with diabetes.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fenugreek

It's used a lot in curry and indian cooking and has a maple aroma and flavor. You kinda wander around smelling like an IHOP, because your sweat and urine start to smell like mayple syrup.

As an EP'er you might find some use down the road for supplmenting with different galactagogues. KellyMom has a good page on them: http://www.kellymom.com/herbal/milksupply/herbal_galactagogue.html

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destinymanifest March 4 2008, 12:25:05 UTC

Awww. :( Is there anything I can do for you? I hope you feel better!