Hey Karen
I too had mastitis that led to an abscess first time round. I had to have surgery when DS was 7weeks old and then had a drain in my boob for about 2-3weeks. I was able to continue feeding with lots of support from Drs ect.
When I got pregnant again I consulted ABA counsellors and LCs and made sure I had a plan to get me through without this happening again.
Well 23mths on DS2 is feeding like a champ and only one mild case of mastitis when he was 9mths old.
Just thought I'd let you know it is possible to have a successfull BF relationship second time round.
Hope all goes well