Breastfeeding, Illness, and Medications

[sarabellae]

A while ago I alluded to my recent crisis. The “crisis” turned out not to be one, so rest easy. I want to write about it because ... well ... because I learned stuff that other people might want to know.

I was recently sick with a cold; you may remember my bitching about it. The cold seemed to go away, then returned and settled in my lungs as a

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[mickibean]

Good for you Sara! Your such a good mom:) I may even pass this info along to my BFF who just had her baby and is breastfeeding if thats ok with you? Love:)

[sarabellae]

Sure. This post is public, so you can point her here. I would love to meet her again. Maybe next time you're in town you could introduce us again.

[mickibean]

Oh, and P.S. I keep trying to think of a good way to connect you two...she lives right in Citrus Heights and I think you guys would make great friends:) Being moms and all...and both being so crafty and amazingly in love with your babies! (you did meet her briefly at dinner that one night at the Oasis...she had a baby boy named Porter:) )

[kittiliscious]

Sounds like you have a wonderful article in the making here! I would bet that many women would be interested in this information.

I'm so pleased you found the information you needed to continue breastfeeding. The whole "cover your ass" aspect of health care is really irritating.

[sarabellae]

Thank you. Ya know, it's really hard to go against the programming of "Doctor knows best." All doctors are not equally knowledgeable in all areas.

[mrplanet4]

Neat! Hooray information!

[sarabellae]

Yeah. I'm feeling pretty accomplished to have dug all that info up. Yay for the Internet!

[sarabellae]

Thank you. I thought of you a lot while writing this post. I thought the links and stuff might be useful if you're ever in a similar bind. And let's face it: We all get sick once in a while.