Pat,

We had shigella while I was pregnant with #4.  We were pretty proud (and
sick!!!) of our exotic disease until we looked it up.  It is otherwise
commonly referred to as Dynsentery:  The world's single most important reason
to continue breastfeeding.

I really wish my 20 month old was bf still as he lost alot of weight.  He got
so bad I actually started alerting my friends that I needed donated milk for
him.  Luckily it passed about then.  From that experience alone I will not
allow this fourth child to wean before age 3!!!

Good luck!

Mia Hernandez in Lakewood, CA
Mom to Jack, Alix, James and Anika
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