I’m typing this as I’m on hold to make an appointment with a doctor. Apparently my symptoms warrant me being seen TODAY, or tomorrow at the latest.
On Saturday, I noticed that I had some yellow discharge from one of my breasts. Of course in the back of my mind it could be, you know, SOMETHING BAD that starts with a C, or it could just be (and probably was) a plugged duct.
When they say they want to see me TODAY, it makes me think of that BAD thing that starts with a C.
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I have an appointment at 2:40 TODAY. For my hopefully plugged and infected duct, and not, you know, something BAD.
FREAKING OUT.
Amy
July 28, 2008 at 11:25 am
If you’re still breastfeeding (or still producing milk, anyway) and you were away from home for 4 days (for Blogher) then chances are EXCELLENT that it’s just a plugged duct, or an infection, or that you’re getting weird cream as your milk dries up (if you’ve recently weaned, esp. if you weaned while at BlogHer, which I would never judge you for because I went to St. Thomas to get away from my 2.5 year old and wean her!!).
Remain calm. I’m nearby if you need me. I can bring you medicinal zucchini bread. If you need someone to watch the kids, call me. HOG-FATT – the extra T is for tacky.
Prayers to you,
Amy
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Mary Beth (Cats/Books/Life is Good)
July 28, 2008 at 11:28 am
Sending lots of positive thoughts your way today. I’m sure it’s just a clogged duct.
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Brianne
July 28, 2008 at 11:54 am
:::hugs:::
Greta/Does This Blog Make Us Look Fat
July 28, 2008 at 12:00 pm
Well, for what it’s worth, I’ve had that ever since I stopped nursing…uh…5 years ago now, I think. Both breasts. Good thoughts. All will be well.
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Stimey
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July 28, 2008 at 12:06 pm
Sending good thoughts to you. I’ll be thinking of you this afternoon.
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catnip
July 28, 2008 at 12:06 pm
I’ll be thinking good thoughts for you today.
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Megan
July 28, 2008 at 12:06 pm
Thinking happy none “C” filled thoughts. I hope it is nothing serious. Good luck!
Miss
July 28, 2008 at 12:07 pm
*hug* Sending awesomeness vibes. Beathe deeply. Loves you!
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Headless Mom
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July 28, 2008 at 12:10 pm
kisses and prayers
Soliloquy
July 28, 2008 at 12:12 pm
Praying! And won’t stop! I fully expect an update.
the planet of janet
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July 28, 2008 at 12:15 pm
hugs. many.
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Sarcasta-Mom
July 28, 2008 at 12:32 pm
I’ve got my fingers crossed for you. I just know you’re going to be fine
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flickrlovr
July 28, 2008 at 12:33 pm
Hugs.
Jennifer, I know you’ll be fine, but prayers and love are coming your way all the same. Keep us posted. Thinking of you today.
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Sue @ My Party of 6
July 28, 2008 at 12:34 pm
Scary! Sending good thoughts that it’s just a plugged duct and that they can tell you that for sure RIGHT AWAY!
Keep us posted.
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merlotmom
July 28, 2008 at 12:37 pm
It’s just plugged, it’s just plugged, it’s just plugged….
I’m rooting for you. Good luck.
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Amanda
July 28, 2008 at 12:42 pm
I hope everything is okay! I hate when medical professionals freak you out more than you already are
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tulipmom
July 28, 2008 at 12:47 pm
I’m keeping my fingrers crossed it’s just a plugged duct. Please update later!
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magpie
July 28, 2008 at 12:48 pm
Deep breath. Good luck.
Helen
July 28, 2008 at 12:48 pm
Sending good thoughts your way!!!!
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Natalie
July 28, 2008 at 1:00 pm
Maybe they just think it’s mastitis (sp?), which is definitely bad, but not as BAD, but definitely in need of treatment, PRONTO.
Keeping my fingers crossed for you.
Dawn
July 28, 2008 at 1:06 pm
Sending you lots of positive thoughts for the ‘least bad” answer out there.
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Meredith
July 28, 2008 at 1:15 pm
That is so scary! I hope everything turns out to be ok. I was in a similar situation about 2 years ago, and it really freaked me out when the doctor had them squeeze me in the next morning. He also had them schedule me with a breast cancer specialist. It turned out to be nothing, but they sent me into a whirlwind of fright. I hope that they are just being overly cautious and that everything is ok. Will be thinking about you.
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Fairly Odd Mother
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July 28, 2008 at 1:21 pm
Will be thinking of you. Take care!!!
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Mama DB
July 28, 2008 at 1:59 pm
Thinking of you today. Chanting, “It is just an infection, it is only an infection.” over and over again.
Danielle
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lceel
July 28, 2008 at 2:00 pm
OMG. Prayers said. Everything crossed that won’t hurt me.
Seriously. Prayers being said evn as we speak.
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Nanette
July 28, 2008 at 2:18 pm
Sending healthy vibes your way! Sending healthy vibes your way!
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laurie, thatsthewayitis
July 28, 2008 at 2:21 pm
Yellow goo is bacteria. That’s my decidedly unprofessional opinion. But, like you, I would run off to the doctor to hear it from them and to get my antiyellowgoo pills.
Looking forward to hearing the good news in the good way you have of writing all things good. Good? Good.
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mrs. chicken
July 28, 2008 at 2:39 pm
Thinking of you and sending good vibes. Please keep us updated.
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Erin
July 28, 2008 at 3:22 pm
Thinking of you, keeping you in my prayers, etc. Keep us posted. Let us know if there is anything we can do (long distance) to help.
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WM
July 28, 2008 at 3:25 pm
You are probably already at the doctors but I wanted to be sure I got my two cents in. Having had a discharge before I was told that there isn’t really the need for panic unless it’s bloody or greenish.
That said I do hope that is the case for you and I’m keeping my fingers crossed!
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WM
July 28, 2008 at 3:27 pm
Ok not sure I made a heck of a lot of sense there …so summing it up to say that I hope the discharge is no cause for concern! But good for you for getting it checked out immediately!
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Toni
July 28, 2008 at 3:28 pm
Thinking of you with crossed fingers and toes….
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Latte Mommy
July 28, 2008 at 3:35 pm
The good thing in this story: your doctor’s office took your symptoms seriously and made sure you were seen right away. It’s so important to have a good physician. And, it means you don’t have to stress for a week before being seen.
The bad thing: You have to stress at all.
Thinking of you today, sending good vibes, hoping for the “all is well” report tonight.
(Isn’t it nice to know that half the internet is thinking about your boobs today? Kinda gives you the warm and fuzzies.)
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Loralee
July 28, 2008 at 8:12 pm
You had better be ok, because if you are not, I will personally fly to Indiana and kick the ass of whatever is wrong with you!
I’m pretty worried on your behalf, although am GLAD they are seeing you right away!
Please let us know.
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Michelle
July 30, 2008 at 12:34 pm
This exact same thing happened to me in April. Do you know what it was? My birth control pill. Making me produce colostrum. More than two years after I stopped breast feeding.
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