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Do you know what was also simply amazing from my dear Belly this week? When she was creatively making a person out of q-tips and crayons and random things on the table today and made sure to include a rectum. Haha.
We can thank Husband for teaching her all the body parts needed in digestion!
I can't wait until she busts out that term on some unsuspecting old lady. It will be kind of like the time I brought us all to the pediatrician last month for a thrush follow up and the check-in lady asked Bella what they were seeing the doctor about that day. Bella announced, clearly and loudly, "Well, Oliver has white spots in his mouth. He has shrush." Once she saw that she had everyone's attention, she went on, "And mommy's nipples are hurting and she needs some medicine for them." Cue laughter from all the staff, because WHAT? It's always so interesting to realize that she really is listening pretty much all the time.
P.S. - Turn for the worse in Battle Thrushtastica. Oliver developed a yeast diaper rash that keeps spreading, in spite of us doing preventative measures to avoid just that this whole time. I'm hoping it's just a dry skin thing, but it doesn't look good. Totally at my wit's end here because it seems we are battling the most resistant yeast possible. I am ready to give up and start formula and shove a g-damn piece of pizza in my mouth, but the diaper rash would still remain. So. I continue trudging along. I am weary of fighting this battle.
P.P.S. - Take probiotics. All of you. Now. SAVE YOURSELVES!
Stay strong lady! Wish I could share some ancient Arabic/African/hippy thrush treatment with you but sadly, I don't have anything. Sending you good thoughts, positive vibes, and smiles your way!
ReplyDeleteBella is just the sweetest! Hilarious that she wanted to discuss a treatment plan for your nipples in the waiting room. Man, it is true that kids will repeat everything you say.
ReplyDeleteOh no, no, no, no to the thrush! So sorry to hear that you're battling a yeast diaper rash too. Keep on keeping on. Sounds like you're already being so aggressive with your treatment, and I hope it goes away. Wish I had magical advice to give you. Are there any medical researchers in your area working on yeast? Maybe some mad scientist knows how to get rid of it. Hoping nothing but the best for you!
Oh no! I was hoping to hear good news on the thrush front. I am picking up probiotics ASAP! P.S. Bella is a sweetheart.
ReplyDeleteThis post was like a perfect encapsulation of parenthood: I got a little misty about Bella being awesome, and then I wanted to throw something when I saw the thrush update. Argh.
ReplyDeleteHaha! When Ava saw me breastfeeding Claire and asked what it was, I just told her I was feeding Claire with my body. Not a lie!
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT! Not the thrush part, obviously, but Bella's saying, how adorable!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the good vibes for us and our thrush sitch.
ReplyDeleteAlly - The other day Bella came up to me and said "Dolly chewed my nipples." Dolly = that hideous doll in the ipicture. Breastfeeding can be tough, man. :)
Cutest quote evar!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about the bum situation. Yeast is an evil, evil entity. I know you know, but even tho we're all seriously impressed with you for sticking with the nursing thru this nightmare, we'll also smooch you just the same if you decide to pack it in... I totally get that that might not solve all the thrush problems right away, but it might could ease the load. Of course who knows! Just lurve you to the max and want you all feelin' good again.