Katie, don't apologise for having a vent. These first few weeks are rough enough as it is without having a bout of mastitis to boot. You've done really well to persevere and get rid of it, and it is a very hard decision to make when thinking about giving up BF. If you knew that you would have no more problems once your nipple is better, would you keep going with it? If so then keep going, as it does get better.