For a Pillow

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It’s about 75 Fahrenheit in my room over the garage. So why in June’s name am I wearing my big, fluffy robe?

It’s not to make me more comfy as a pillow for anyone (husband and kids are away tonight). It’s to help me reach my new “set point” as my body tries to fight off a lovely infection called mastitis. I finished with the chills, so I think I reached it, but I keep the robe on so I don’t get chills again.

Tonight I wish this blog were called the “well-breasted mother.” They’ll be well again soon, but they can sure cause trouble.

If you’re concerned because I’m not resting right now, don’t worry, it’s milking time anyway.

If there’s a chance you’ll be delirious with fever soon, don’t listen to the song I hyperlinked. It’s already weird, but if you start at 1:30, you’ll understand the connection before getting brainwashed by the repetitive lyrics. Next time you hear this song, you just might inexplicably begin meowing like a cat.

I am grateful for a lot of things right now: kids at my parents and husband with my baby (so no one is asking for a pillow). Plus, I have all the materials I need for attempting to clear this up without antibiotics while I await the opening of the doctor’s office. I’m also glad that I’ve had it  before so I know I will most likely not die.

But if I do, can you believe these were my last words? That amazing late 90’s song will forever remind you of me. I just hope you have a pillow to rest your head on in those moments when you contemplate what an amazingly well-rested mother I was.

4 thoughts on “For a Pillow”

  1. Oh Elissa! Is Jacob no to allowed to get your antibiotics? That’s the only way I’ve ever recovered from mastitis. Or is it because of the lovely other bug (yeast) that flourishes ? I’m so sad for you. I hope your bosom is feeling more pillowy very soon.

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    • I edited my post so it made more sense. Since it was Sunday night, I couldn’t get antibiotics yet. And I was hoping that if I could beat it on my own, I could avoid the possibility of getting worse thrush from taking antibiotics. But I did get antibiotics by the next afternoon, and the thrush is losing its battle…I hope!

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