{ Pain }

Today has been hard. Really hard. It's a bit personal, but very common to mothers. It began last night as I was getting ready for bed, when I discovered an intense hardness in my breast. A plugged duct. I was really surprised, and a little scared, because I had no idea until then that I had gotten to this point. Up until now I have had no problems with breastfeeding, and I have been so thankful. So instead of going to bed I went and took a shower to try and bring relief. Unfortunately, that wasn't successful. I had a fitful, painful night, waking up this morning with serious discomfort.

I realized today just how much I have to be thankful for since I haven't dealt with this until now. I have thought a lot about pain today and all of the people who deal with it day in and day out, with no end in sight. I wonder how they do it? Today has been really hard, really painful, and concerning, but I know it will end. I just hope that if I am faced with a really threatening situation someday, that I will be an optimistic person.

Now it is evening again, and I am a little better. I am resolving to stay optimistic. This is a common problem. It too shall pass. Until it does, I am counting my blessings. I am thankful for a healthy baby who makes this pain worthwhile, and my wonderful husband who has helped me so much today.

Maybe tomorrow I will be all better.