It Only Hurts When I Blog

Hello, Sister, Thanks for the mention...that visit was actually a year to the day that you will be here with us, 3/28. I was just musing about that yesterday myself. I was wathching an awesome show about the history of the Irish in America, and they were talking about the Battle of Franklin. After all was over, it was said by some colonel that the number of Irish fighters always made the difference.

My favorite work partner (she's a nurse in her 60's) grew up in S. Boston with a cop for a father. Now THAT's IRISH. married a drunk and divorced him. I told her that's a NURSE thing, not an IRISH thing. She has reddish hair and green eyes. Very petite. She had a nice smile when I told her I was a Slattery. Yes, she said, THAT's Irish! She's all about Ireland.

Heather, reading about Savannah, all I could do was: 1. Thank God I haven't been near her, or I'd truly be afraid she might be sick, (INFLUENZA bad s--t) and, 2. Think of Chrsitopher's never ending colic. His first four months his digestive system gave him no peace. The doctor gave me phenobarbitol. I didn't know what it was, but I was so afraid of the WORD I didn't give it to him! He cried and spit up, but was double his birth weight by 3 mos. Keep the faith! This too shall pass (no pun intended.)
What a photo yesterday! That baby is SO extra-ordinary, isn't she? She is truly amazing! I'm just afraid that when I hold her I will never want to let her go. She is one special girl.
 

Okay, Mamma updates! After a wonderful fever last night of 103.2 (me, not the baby) I have discovered (and confirmed today w/ the doctor) that I have a lovely breast infection. Taking after you, Grammy. Heehaw. Fever is better today, started antibiotics last night, and will hopefully clear up without too much fuss over the next week. No danger to the baby...what else is gonna happen??? haha!
 

Oh Heather, that is just so hard! We spent most of the day at the VA ER today, Steve just keeps getting sicker and sicker. Now he's on 2 antibiotics.
SO sorry to hear about your fever! I had a breast infection once with Charles. every time he started to nurse it was like getting stabbed in the boob. Bad. I had an awesome book at the time which gave me a lot of encouragement. I would read it over and over...(some La Leche Leauge thing.)
Hang in....I'd be there, Heather, but believe me it's a bad idea.
 

I just remembered the name of that book: "You CAN Breastfeed Your Baby" Awesome book.
 

Get well Heather, Lyn, Steve, John Boy, and Mary Ellen!
 

I've had a hectic day (cooking and serving at the food counter at Bingo) hence couldn't comment on the blog. I did read about your breast infection, Heather. Glad you are on antibiotics. Must be in the genes! Back 50 yrs ago I wasn't allowed to nurse from that side, but would have to use the breast pump instead. I know, "too much information"! I know you will feel better very soon, but I'm sorry you have had this added struggle! And so sorry Steve is still sick. (Enjoyed reading your comments, Lyn, and the blog, Karen!) Get well soon all of you! Good news, tomorrow is Emily's birthday, and Fri. is Allison Lyn's birthday!