One of my absolute favorite things about Facebook is my Mom to Mom group. It’s a group of Temple Square returned missionaries who are now moms, and it is an incredible forum. In the group, we all just ask honest questions about anything and everything and give each other honest feedback. As far as I can tell, everyone is very authentic and open, and there is no posturing at all. Even as we are exchanging advice, the tone is one of sharing and not knowing-it-all-because-we-are-perfect.
Another cool thing about this group is that it is very international. Temple Square sisters come from around the world, so when we ask questions, we can get feedback from sisters in Japan, Denmark, and Brazil, as well as from around the country. Did I say I love it? I love it.
Anyway, when my mastitis was killing me, I messaged my group and asked for help. I got LOTS of great advice, but one surprising piece of advice came from a Ukrainian sister. She said she always eats fresh pineapple throughout the day for several days and that helps. Then a sister from Japan chipped in and said, “I do this too!”
I figure if both Ukraine and Japan suggest it, they must be on to something.
So: Pineapple for mastitis. It works!
Also, Swathi, my amazing SIL who is also a doctor, researched mastitis on her doctor forums and sent me not only her sympathy (which I LOVE), but also a bottle of sunflower lecithin. I love it.
Mastitis, I hate you and I fear you. You make me want to use formula. You are scary! BUT thanks to the amazing sisters in my life, I will survive you!!!!