Mirena, mastitis, and more

Tuesday I had my appointment for IUD insertion and I finally decided on the mirena. I really liked the idea of hassle free birth control and no periods at the same time! The insertion process was a breeze. One big cramp as it was going in and a little bit of spotting that day and that was it. I don't feel a thing! The doctor says to expect some spotting for the first couple of months while it regulates so we shall see.

While I was there I had her look at my breast which was still plugged up despite being on antibiotics for 4 days and was getting more and more painful. She said it felt large, about the size of a golf ball, and sent me to have an ultrasound right away. The doctor at the hospital took one look at the ultrasound and said, "I could stick a needle in this and try to drain it but I don't think that will work. Rather than put you through two procedures I recommend having this surgically drained right away." I had a feeling this was going to be the outcome and to be honest I was just happy to finally get some relief soon whichever means necessary. I got a call from my doctor letting me know she had spoken to the surgeon and instructed me to go to the ER tomorrow morning and the surgeon would squeeze me in. I am a little nervous about having surgery even though it is such a minor procedure and a little mad that the first doctor I saw a week ago just brushed it off as nothing because I feel like if she would have given me antibiotics then they may have had a chance to work. But it is what it is now and at this point I just want to feel better.