Will here...it's been a crazy, crazy last couple of weeks in the Brewer household! Most of you know what's been going on, but for those who don't, I'll give a rundown:
Jen has been pretty sick the last couple of weeks battling Mastitis that developed into an abcess. After one round of antibiotics that barely penetrated the infection, her OB referred us to the breast surgeon on Wednesday, who took one look at the infection and told us he'd have to drain it surgically. However, the surgeon told her he thought she'd need to stop breastfeeding due to the location of the infection, the site of the incision, and all the anesthesia and medication she would be on...but for those of you who really know Jen, when someone tells her she can't do something - it becomes a challenge!!!! But, Cole would need to be go ahead and be wiened to a bottle and formula since Jen would be out of commission during the surgery. Thankfully, the Lord calmed our anxiety and Cole took to the bottle like a champ!!!
So, on Thursday, Jen had the surgery and it went as expected. The surgeon drained several abcesses and Jen is already feeling better. After many, many phone calls and consultations with doctors and friends in the medical profession, it was determined that Jen would be able to continue to breastfeed. We can't begin to thank all of our friends and family who have been more of a support than we could have ever imagined. As they say it "takes a village" - and we are a testament to that!!
Thankfully, Cole has been a wonderful baby through all of this - it could have been much worse if he had been unconsolable, etc. He has been sleeping through the night MUCH better and is now sleeping in his "big boy crib." Enjoy these latest pics...
Jen's Nana and Grandpa
6 comments:
What a handsome doll!! It was SO GOOD seeing yall today. Thanks for letting us come over, and for helping out with the car pickup:) Hope we get to see all 3 of you soon. So glad Jen is feeling better!
Jennifer, Sorry to hear about your latest adventures and surgery. I'm glad you are much better now. One of those "bumps in the road" ! The pictures are great ! Amber sent me an update of her web which all of you are in and I always tear up while watching it and listening to the music. Our Easter Egg hunt at Jones Memorial UMC is always the same time as BBS's so we couldn't get there. Jeff worked on helping set up at BBS early that morning. Hope to see y'all soon. Love, Shirley
Jen - you are super woman mom for sticking it out. I hope I have as much determination when Nolan arrives. So glad you're feeling better. Cole is as cute as ever!
Well...I have never heard of such a terrible experience with mastitis/breastfeeding! I am so sorry Jen..glad you are feeling better now. You are amazing!
jen, you are a champ! so glad you are feeling better!
Love you Jen, Will & Cole!
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