Mo- Sorry to hear about your mum, must put alot of strain on your family. it is always a heart breaking decision to put a loved one in care, but there comes a point where it is best for everyone. Hope it works ok soon.

The wonderful Barb Glare, lactation consultant and BB regular, emailed the man in charge of drug information at monash medical centre on my behalf and then gave me his details to call him. He was amazing. The meds are perfectly safe to take, infact the same drug is given in very high doses intravenously to new born babies to prevent them getting genital herpes if the mum has them. Apparently not many drugs get recommended for pregnant or BF'ing ladies, even if considered safe, due to the possible legal repercussions, this guy was so knowledgeable and helpful.
It is a service available to GP's and the community, so if you have any qn's about a medication i highly recommend phoneing or emailing him, details on this page; (mods i am pretty sure i am allowed to put this link.........)
SHPA - Drug Information Centres
Wish the GP phoned, would have saved a few tears!
So although i will have a crusty, itchy, burning eye and face i can still BF.

Thanks for the bed rest tips turtle, i just need those fences you can get around your bed and i'll be set for the next week or so. (The rash and pain lasts 3-5 weeks!!!!!! )

Good old mum feels sorry for 'ol crusty face here, so she has taken tomorrow off to come and help me for the weekend. nice.

Thanks for the love ladies, xxxxxxxxxxxxxx