IK: yep, that sound's like the onset of mastitis... had it with Verity... then I got cystitis which was worse! So be careful darl. As for your DP *grrrr* now I'm currently a bit miffed with my DH about a totally different issue but I must say that if I fell ill all would be forgotten between the both of us and he would give me more than ample care. Not to brag, but more for you to pass on to your DP: if I experienced your symptoms my DH would have: stayed home from work, asked if i needed anything every 1/2 hour at least, bring me water/juice without being asked, offered tea and/or breakfast and lunch and presented them to me in bed set out nicely on a tray, kept the kids quiet and met all their needs as much as possible (brought Niall in to BF), he would have nagged me about going to the hospital/doctors and told me not to overheat too much with all those layers! I know this because he has done all this for me on numerous occassions. He is a naturally nurturing person and I consider myself "lucky" but when I think about it, it's not really extra-ordinary, just something you do for somebody you care for. Sometimes he annoys me with too much attention too but I know his heart is in the right place. He is actually better at tending to me when I am ill than I am when he is sick because I often accuse him of "carrying on" or if it's a hangover i act like he deserves it which is pretty mean. Anyhow, I'm not sure what you can do... hopefully other Junies will post that their men at least bring them water so you can go back to you DP and tell him he's out of touch! Anyhow... *sending some SNAG vibes to your DP* hopefully he'll get the message!