My DS2 is 3 weeks old. I have mastitis and have felt poorly (like flu) for 2 days now. I really feel dreadful but I have to look after my son so not able to rest. I have a crack in my right nipple which has now reopened and I also suspect that DS has oral thrush as my nipples are red and shiny, I have stabbing pains in my breasts and he keeps unlatchng during feeds as though his mouth is sore.
I feel at an all time low physically and mentally. I can't do this, it's torture. To make things worse my DS1 (15 mo) is having to stay with my parents as I can't look after a toddler as well whilst feeling like this. I miss him terribly.
I truly honestly wish I'd never tried to make BF work for us. I obviously can't do it and I'm making myself and my whole family miserable.