My baby (6 months) isn't very well, and has not drunk nearly as much milk as normal over the last 24 hours or so. I'm not too worried, as he's certainly had enough to avoid dehydration, and he has had a dodgy tummy so I think he is probably being sensible to avoid food. The problem is that my breasts have been really full and uncomfortable - I've been trying to get DS to feed as often as possible, but he just messes around/blows raspberries or else sucks till the let down comes and then pulls off as milk sprays EVERYWHERE and won't go back on. My left boob has now got very sore and lumpy. I'm trying to start him on that side when I can, and have dug out the pump and had an expressing session(ah the relief!).
Not sure what I'm asking really! I just wondered why people suggest rest when you have a blocked duct, does anyone know? Not that my poor DS is up for much except cuddles on the sofa...