He cussed when I said “yes, I am nursing"

I cured mastitis three months ago without going to the doctor and getting antibiotics.  Now it’s time to cure keratitis.  Yes, I have an eye infection.  It is very red and sore.  I can’t wear my contacts until it clears up.  When the doctor asked if I was nursing I said yes. “S%$#!” he exclaimed.   He doesn’t want to put me on an antibiotic eye drop because I am nursing.  He is going to see me in three days to see if my immune system can clear it up on its own. 

When I had a bad case of mastitis I didn’t want to go to the doctor right away so I pumped up the vitamin C, added Echinacea and cut up raw garlic cloves into pill sized slivers and swallowed whole.  The mastitis was completely gone in 2 days!

Now here is what I will do for this eye infection. 

1. Take 2 500mg Ester C tablets three times a day.

2. Eat a lot of spinach for the Vitamin A.

3. Trying to get more rest now that I am caught up on grad school since fatigue is said to worsen the infection.

4. PCO aka OPC (oligomeric proanthocyanidin).  This is an antioxidant that is supposed to help fight inflammation and promote healthy tissue growth.  I’m going to take 100mg twice a day. 

5. I love Boiron homeopathics. I just found out that they make Optique eye drops.  They have calendula in them.  My health food store only had one left, which makes sense since the doctor said eye infections are going around.  

I go back to the doctor on Tuesday and we will see if yet again my natural remedies prevail!

Vitamins, Supplements, and Homeopathics for a Healthy Baby

Our pediatrician is board certified in holistic medicine.  I never believed in homeopathic medicines until our Pediatrician recommended them, explained them, and I saw first hand how much they work.  Here are five products I use from her recommendations.    


1. Vitamin D drops.  When we told our pediatrician that Eric and I both had asthma when we were children she recommended that we give Chloe Vitamin D drops.  She said that childhood asthma has been linked to Vitamin D deficiency.  Plus I had already read the latest research about the benefits of Vitamin D to the immune system.  Biotics was the recommended brand.
2. Cocyntal.  This is a homeopathic remedy for colic.  We tried Mylicon but later found out that our doctor said not to use mylicon because it had been recalled before.  Plus, when I gave it to Chloe it made her really hyper. Probably because it is pink and has additives in it.  Chloe got the worst gas when I ate something that had corn or milk in it.  
3. Probiotics.  Our pediatrician said probiotics can prevent gas/colic.  They also help keep baby's immune system strong. We use Solaray's BabyLife because it is non-dairy.
4. Teething Tablets. My cousin, Vita, and my pediatrician recommended these.  They are amazing! They even have a note on the side of the bottle that says: If your baby has been crying, or is very upset, your baby may fall asleep after using this product because the pain has been relieved and your child can rest.  Within 5 minutes of using them Chloe calms down and falls asleep.  I am so glad we had these because otherwise I would have used the infant Tylenol that has been recalled.
5. Gripe Water.  One day I got really dehydrated and so did Chloe.  She became very constipated and fussy.  So the only thing that gave her relief and helped her sleep was this organic formula.  It also stops hiccups immediately.  You must refrigerate it after you open it.

How to get back to your pre-pregnancy weight and lose 35 pounds in 6 weeks

1. Breastfeeding on demand. Breastfeeding revs up your metabolism because your body is producing milk. The Journal of American Dietician Association says that breastfeeding burns an extra 600 calories a day. That is equivalent to running for an hour and 15 minutes every day!

2. Walking. Going on a 20 to 30 minute walk each day.

3. Reebok EasyTone Shoes. I wore them around the house, on walks, and on errands. I didn't know if they would work after the first day of wearing them. But by the second day I was really sore! Especially in my calves.

3. Carrying Chloe in my Baby Bjorn Air or Balboa Sling. Carrying an extra few pounds around burns extra calories.

4. Cutting back on sugar. Too much sugar is toxic to your body and can cause thrush and yeast to overgrow.

5. Now Special Two Vitamins. They really give you a calm energy and the minerals in them help stabilize your blood sugar.

6. Not obsessing about my weight. I didn't weigh myself at all for 6 weeks. I don't even own a scale! I've been the healthiest when I just don't think about or worry about my weight.

7. Digestive Enzymes.  Chloe's pediatrician suggested that I take them. They break down the nutrients in the foods you eat and help you lose weight. They have lipase, which breaks down fats. They make me feel less bloated after meals.