at the family members making statements that they obviously don't know too much about and therefore putting doubt in your mind.
Have confidence in yourself and your body
I was going to reccomend the naturopath. I had a health issue a few months back and bfing DD didn't make it easy, for sure i wondered if weaning would make it better but DD was only 6-8 months and there was no way i was going to consider it. I was put on some fish oil (disgusting but i can't wait to get me some more) and a probiotic. In the naturpaths words 'treating me from the inside out' and it helped immensely. It does sound like maybe your body could do with an extra boost and hopefuly you can get that and your DD will benefit from it at the same time
Reading all these words of support is just what I needed xx
It is a relief to read that the BF does not impact any further on me. Oh my gosh, what sweet relief!
I am hoping then, to roll through this illness and hopefully I can boost myself after seeing the chinese dr and naturopath. I also really do need to check out the ABA website. I think i will need a fair amount of material evidence to keep the sidelines quiet.
Hugs hun. You have done amazingly well to get here! I just want to say, you need to do whatever YOU want to do. If you want to stop, do it and congratulate yourself for what you have already done. If you want to keep going, do it and let those who have big opinions get their hands dirty with some practical help. Either way your daughter has a loving mum who cares so much about her.
Thinking of you it's been a shocking year for germs.
I think a naturopath would be able to help. I have never felt better since taking the tonic and supplements prescribed by mine (I also radically changed my diet).
Oh Cass I"m so sorry to hear you're getting this pressure when you're already feeling so worn out after a long illness and such an exhausting time with your DDs unwell too. I don't think weaning at this stage would make a lick of difference except upset the applecart and make everything even harder to cope with.
Perhaps you could look into taking something like fastract/probiotics, get a good tonic like floradix (or similar), and definitely see a naturopath or similar. You could also take some measures to keep yourself away from illness generally, steer clear of crowds as much as you can, avoid seeing people who are sniffing/coughing, wash your hands frequently through the day, and use a hand sanitiser after you touch anything that other people touch (atm key pads, etc). Sounds like overkill but every little bit helps. xxx
oh MD i think i need overkill atm! we are sponge for all the virus family it would seem right now.
we are on probiotics and the fishies that the naturopath prescribed. but i am thinking that she will need to get me some more of her awful tasting tonic again lol. at this stage i will do almost anything for a reprieve.
thankfully DH took the advice from this thread without hesitation and has backed right off. the other family well they are still at it (this morning no less!). but i guess i will just have to get a tougher skin and fob it off. that will get easier as i get better...
Cass, I'm glad DH has gotten with the program! And here's to hardening of the skin. Which is so difficult when you're breastfeeding because the whole emotional and biochemical state leaves you much more vulnerable to criticism that you might ordinarily let slide off. But you are doing a wonderful job, and your body will heal itself in due course. Foul tasting tonic is definitely in order...mmmmm nummy LOL.
Cass you poor thing, you guys have had such a bad run of illness. I hope you are all better soon. I'm glad the ladies were able to ease your mind and that you are able to continue with breastfeeding.
Well, i am (finally!) on the mend . my supply is getting back up there and now just to wait for the appt with the TCM to ensure that my journey can continue with a bit more ease health-wise
at the family members making statements that they obviously don't know too much about and therefore putting doubt in your mind.
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. my supply is getting back up there and now just to wait for the appt with the TCM to ensure that my journey can continue with a bit more ease health-wise 
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