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i know there is SUGAR free chocolate available. i wonder if there is LACTOSE free chocolate? You need SOMETHING to have a bit of a treat!
Yes there is!!! The brand is Sweet William. It doesnt taste as good as Cadurys but it is ok. It should be in the gluten free section of your supermarket. Trust me to know all about the lactose free choc The lactose free Tim Tams are called Choculence and they are nice.

Phoenix - it couldn't be mild gastro could it? Good luck

Green - hun I know what you mean about being on your own. It's not fun but you will be fine. Make sure you ask mum/MIL to take DS for cuddles when you aren't feeding (they will gladly oblige) so that you can have some time for yourself too. What are you using for the thrush? I found the daktarin Gel was the best to put on my nipples when Leah was tiny. The Nilstat was too hard to get to stay on my bbs. Have a chat to your chemist and see what they say. Most important thing is to treat both of you at the same time. What sling are you using? I have a dodgy back and I found the HAB great in the early days, and now we use the ergo all the time. My physio was happy with the HAB, and the first time I walked without my frame post birth Leah was in the HAB.