Stat

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.

***

I have an appointment at 2:40 TODAY.  For my hopefully plugged and infected duct, and not, you know, something BAD.

FREAKING OUT.

86 Responses to Stat
  1. MizFit
    July 28, 2008 | 8:21 am

    thinking about you.

    VISUALIZING YOUR HEALTH (Im not a traditional pray’er) and calm.

    xo xo,

    Miz.

    MizFits last blog post..Monday Facetime. Blooper Reel.

  2. CourtneyRyan
    July 28, 2008 | 8:24 am

    Oh crap. Good luck!

    Sending positive vibes and good thoughts that it’s only a little plugged duct.

    CourtneyRyans last blog post..don’t know if i have it in me

  3. MommyCosm
    July 28, 2008 | 8:31 am

    Eww, scary. Good Luck!

    I’ll be thinking good (non-C) thoughts for you.

    MommyCosms last blog post..I’m moving…

  4. Mom24
    July 28, 2008 | 8:52 am

    I’m praying for good news for you. I really, really hope it’s nothing, and that you find out it’s nothing QUICKLY.

    Mom24s last blog post..Jacob’s Party

  5. AndreAnna
    July 28, 2008 | 8:55 am

    Thinking good thoughts for you…

    Must be a bad week for boobs. Last week, I saw a needle AND a scalpel come at my nipple to remove a clogged milk-hole thingie.. SO nasty.

    Good luck and keep us posted.

  6. Cathy
    July 28, 2008 | 8:56 am

    ohhh….hoping it’s nothing more than a clogged duct.
    boobs are scary sometimes.

    Cathys last blog post..Just Two Things

  7. Kristin
    July 28, 2008 | 9:10 am

    Thinking good thoughts for you.

    Kristins last blog post..Well bitching isn’t helpful

  8. ~JJ!
    July 28, 2008 | 9:11 am

    Good Luck. I’ll be sending you good vibes.

    ~JJ!s last blog post..How we fell in love….part one. Our First Trip.

  9. designHER Momma
    July 28, 2008 | 9:15 am

    whatever it is, you will be ok. praying for you my friend…it’s ok to be scared. thanks for sharing!

    designHER Mommas last blog post..giving it away….

  10. Beach Mama
    July 28, 2008 | 9:15 am

    Sending you some god vibes. Like AA, I also had a milk duct problem that warranted a biopsy (since they didn’t know what it was at first). And that was about 9 months AFTER I stopped bf!
    Hope you are the same and it’s all good once it’s over! (((hugs)))

    Beach Mamas last blog post..Bye Bye Weeds

  11. Andrea's Sweet Life
    July 28, 2008 | 9:17 am

    Calm, deep breaths. Don’t GOOGLE, for the love of God, you’ll only freak yerself out. Am I too late?

  12. abunslife
    July 28, 2008 | 9:19 am

    Don’t freak too much today…I know easier said than done! At least they are getting you in today and kudos to for calling and not waiting forever to do so!! Sending lots of good warm love your way.

    abunslifes last blog post..And Now You Get the BAD!

  13. Teri
    July 28, 2008 | 9:20 am

    Sending good thoughts your way.

    Teris last blog post..Arrivee a Paris

  14. Knot
    July 28, 2008 | 9:22 am

    Infected duct work. Sounds like you may need a plumber. Or a doctor. Whichever suits you. Let us know. I mean, yellow puss oozing is not nearly enough detail for me. LOL

    I hope you feel better.

    Knot

    Knots last blog post..Just Don’t

  15. amy
    July 28, 2008 | 9:23 am

    prayers for you doll. Please post tonight and let us know yr ok babe. xo

    amys last blog post..In that tenderness I am floating away

  16. LifeAsIKnowIt
    July 28, 2008 | 9:26 am

    I was leaking last year (hadn’t breast fed for over a year) and it was nothing. Hopefully your’s will be nothing too.

    LifeAsIKnowIts last blog post..Crackbook

  17. The MIL in STL
    July 28, 2008 | 9:27 am

    Thinking of you….I’m sure it will be fine, but hard not to worry. Talk to you later .

  18. Jerseygirl89
    July 28, 2008 | 9:27 am

    Hugs.

    Sending good thoughts your way also.

    Keep us posted.

    Jerseygirl89s last blog post..Haiku Friday – Search Terms Edition

  19. Mommy Daisy
    July 28, 2008 | 9:27 am

    Praying it is nothing serious.

    Mommy Daisys last blog post..Heartbreaker **

  20. Carrie
    July 28, 2008 | 9:28 am

    Oh, that’s scary! I’m praying for you. Come back soon and let us know that everything is okay!

    Carries last blog post..I’m not even sure why this is weird

  21. sam (temptingmama)
    July 28, 2008 | 9:30 am

    you were away for a few days and didn’t nurse, right? I bet that’s all it is.. I’m thinking about you!

  22. KD (A Bit Squirrelly)
    July 28, 2008 | 9:34 am

    Thinking of you and I too and sending thoughts of health and well being!

    KD (A Bit Squirrelly)s last blog post..But You Can Lick My Floors DAMMIT!

  23. ptoall
    July 28, 2008 | 9:37 am

    Try not to worry. We’ll worry for you. And let us know as soon as you know, so we can stop worrying:)

    ptoalls last blog post..

  24. Jess
    July 28, 2008 | 9:39 am

    I am a faithful reader of your, but don’t usually post. But, I just wanted to tell you that I am thinking about you today and that my fingers and toes are crossed that everything is ok. My gut tells me it’s just a clogged duct, so I’m going with that. I had a horrible case of mastitis with my second, and it ended up with oozing, too.

    Know that you have lots of peeps out here thinking about you!
    Jess

  25. Domestic Chicky
    July 28, 2008 | 9:43 am

    Prayers, thoughts, wishes, crossed fingers, vibes (ok, that last one sounded faintly naughty)- whichever you need, they are being sent your way…

    Domestic Chickys last blog post..Quick & Dirty (but oh-so-good) Salsa

  26. Queen of Shake Shake
    July 28, 2008 | 9:46 am

    Tried to call you.

    I could get graphic on here and describe what I had coming out of my nipple post-weaning, but I’d rather tell you on the phone.

    Queen of Shake Shakes last blog post..Dogs – The Next Great Marital Debate. This One Could Be The Death of Us

  27. Karen Sugarpants
    July 28, 2008 | 9:49 am

    Best of luck today and praying for duct pluggage. Hugs.

    Karen Sugarpantss last blog post..Don’t Be Fooled

  28. Auburn Gal Always
    July 28, 2008 | 9:51 am

    Since I don’t twitter – will not be sucked in! will not be sucked in! – I’ll be waiting to see your update to this post that all is well – or will be well soon.

    Prayers and hugs!

    Auburn Gal Alwayss last blog post..What I found in Cherokee NC restroom…

  29. Devan
    July 28, 2008 | 9:52 am

    Hopefully it’s just a plugged duct!

    Devans last blog post..Day 1 – We’re off!

  30. Rachel
    July 28, 2008 | 9:55 am

    I will be thinking about you and you are most likely correct that it is just a plugged duct. And, uh, how do they unplug it?

  31. Erin
    July 28, 2008 | 9:57 am

    Sending good vibes your way!

    Erins last blog post..Par-tay!

  32. ali
    July 28, 2008 | 10:03 am

    sending good vibes your way sweetie!

    alis last blog post..hi, i’m ali and i am an internet liar

  33. Jean
    July 28, 2008 | 10:04 am

    Sending clogged duct thoughts your way..cause that’s all it is. Don’t you dare go on WebMD and look more into it.

    Jeans last blog post..Dream Date

  34. dysfunctional mom
    July 28, 2008 | 10:20 am

    Sending positive thoughts.

    dysfunctional moms last blog post..Chiari Malformation (Alternate Title: The Worst Days of my Life)

  35. wright
    July 28, 2008 | 10:20 am

    HUGS! Saying a little prayer for you!

    wrights last blog post..Ugh – I Feel Sick

  36. canape
    July 28, 2008 | 10:23 am

    Waiting with you for news.

    canapes last blog post..Was there a time you weren’t here?

  37. Jamie
    July 28, 2008 | 10:28 am

    Sending you positive vibes! I’m sure it’s nothing but remember, it’s a good thing to get it checked out.

    Jamies last blog post..Stylish

  38. Scarlet O'Kara
    July 28, 2008 | 10:31 am

    You are in my thoughts and prayers that all will go well during your visit.

    Shortly after I had my youngest daughter, I also had a blocked duct. Thankfully it healed by itself…but it was still scary.

    Scarlet O’Karas last blog post..JoJo’s Place – 500th Post Blog Party

  39. Sunshine
    July 28, 2008 | 10:35 am

    I was tested for “C” and ended up visiting a needle with an eighty bazillion gauge a dozen and a half times to drain the infection since it was not “C”.

    I hope things turn out OK, but it’s hard not to freak the hell out. Crossing fingers, toes, and boobies for you.

    Sunshines last blog post..And Now For Something Stupid Instead

  40. brittany
    July 28, 2008 | 10:38 am

    I am sending you loads of good, healthy vibes!

    brittanys last blog post..The Feminine Mystique

  41. Karen
    July 28, 2008 | 10:39 am

    Sending the good ju-ju your way. Keep us updated!

  42. Burgh Baby
    July 28, 2008 | 10:40 am

    Sending all sorts of happy and healthy Karma your way. Good thing this isn’t Facebook, because then I might have to throw some Justin at you, too, just for good measure.

    Burgh Babys last blog post..Go Ahead, Tell Daddy

  43. anymommy
    July 28, 2008 | 10:48 am

    Thinking of you. Hoping it just needs some antibiotics and a warm compress!

    anymommys last blog post..The Space Between

  44. Angie@ Keep Believing
    July 28, 2008 | 10:49 am

    The C thing isn’t the end of the world – but it is a freak out instigator.

    Let us know, naturally…

    Until then, don’t freak until you have to. Then don’t freak. Think and react.

    This coming from a chronic freakout supressor with many constant reasons to freakout.

    KEEP BELIEVING

    Angie@ Keep Believings last blog post..The best girlfriend……

  45. After Hours
    July 28, 2008 | 10:57 am

    It’s probably a good idea that a doctor sees you TODAY so the discharge can go away sooner and your boob doesn’t swell or cause you pain.

    In the mean time stand in a hot shower and relax, relax, relax. Don’t read anything on wedmd. Clogged ducts suck, but not as bad as ideas that you can get from the web!

    After Hourss last blog post..Manic Monday

  46. Sandy
    July 28, 2008 | 10:58 am

    Thinking of you!!!!!!

    Sandys last blog post..‘Last Lecture’ Professor dies

  47. VDog
    July 28, 2008 | 11:01 am

    holy shite! That is SOOO scary. I am keeping my fingers crossed for you and will be thinking good thoughts.

    xoxoxoxo

    VDogs last blog post..Weekly Winners ~ Last Week of July

  48. jen
    July 28, 2008 | 11:06 am

    like all the others…i’ll be thinking of you…sending good thoughts!
    boobs are such a pain in the ass aren’t they?
    and now that you’ve freaked all of us out…can you write soon so that we know you are ok??

    jens last blog post..random ramblings…

  49. Marti
    July 28, 2008 | 11:10 am

    Oh sweetie! I hope and pray everything is okay. Please let us know!!!!!!

  50. maggies mind
    July 28, 2008 | 11:25 am

    Thinking good thoughts. Not knowing is the scariest thing ever.

    maggies minds last blog post..Not Truly Amish, Nor Friendship, Nor Just Bread