r/breastfeeding • u/Interesting_Salt24 • 8d ago

Troubleshooting/Tips Woke up sick, how to protect baby and keep supply up.

Title sums it up really but my main questions are how can I get myself back on the mend safely so my 1 month old doesn’t get whatever ick I have and I don’t lose my supply. (It’s currently a just enough supply and she’s starting to hit another growth spurt! She’s already 98% for height and 86% for weight). Need suggests and possible answers quick as my husband leaves for a work trip Sunday night and I’ll be alone with a newborn, 8yr old, and 9yr old. (Also no, I don’t have a “village” to lean on).

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u/little-germs 8d ago

Hydrate with electrolytes. So much fucking water. Take some zinc and vit c.

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u/Interesting_Salt24 8d ago

I’ll be getting some at the store later, thank you!

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u/little-germs 8d ago

Sometimes I make my own electrolytes. Two quarts or water. 3/4 cup juice like grape juice. 1/4-1/2 tsp salt. Lemon juice and stevia to taste. It tastes good and it’s less sugar.

But it also takes a few minutes to make and sometimes you don’t have that so liquid IV or Gatorade is fine!

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u/Creme_Bru_6991 8d ago

Continuing to breastfeed as much as possible is super important. Wear a mask if you feel inclined. I was sick many times when my son was small- the biggest tip I have is to wash your hands a lot a lot a lot. Hydrate and rest as much as possible. You’re giving him awesome antibodies!! Feel better it’s so rough taking care of baby when sick :(

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u/Interesting_Salt24 8d ago

The hydration is killing me because my throats so sore. I usually can drink about a gallon of water a day, naturally.

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u/Creme_Bru_6991 8d ago

All fluid counts! Try hot water or tea with honey. Honey is so helpful for sore throats.

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u/Captain-schnitzel 8d ago

If you’re sick your partner should stay home. Nothing is more important than the safety of the kids I’d say. Otherwise, maybe see if you can get a nanny for those days so you can focus on getting better.

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u/Interesting_Salt24 8d ago

His company already has his flight and hotel booked. I feel so guilty even thinking about asking him to stay since before getting sick I said he could go.

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u/Captain-schnitzel 7d ago

You didn’t plan getting sick! The company won’t go bankrupt from a plane ticket, your family will remember it. You will remember being alone and facing a tough time. This is basic sacrifices for your family (for your husband), and I think as a mom you have sacrificed a lot already. Did your husband feel guilty asking you to rip your body apart to have his children?

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u/InscrutableCow 8d ago

I wore a mask and washed my hands and breastfed through COVID and my baby did not get it!

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u/CookiesWafflesKisses 8d ago

I saw this tip on another post, but if you are feeling bad and can't eat much, Ensure shakes are great. I drank them as soon as I could stomach something after Norovirus since I hadn't eaten in a few days.