This d*mn cold!

kel716

Alright... so I had said earlier that I realized it wasn't the end of the world that Brandon has a cold.  In some ways, I want him to have a cold here or there because it I personally feel it will make his immune system better.  However, it is not getting better.  In fact, I feel like it's getting worse.

He went to the pedi on Thursday... about 36 hours after his symptoms started.  Lungs are clear.  Ears are clear.  His throat is sore, and his nose is congested (no kidding).  He's also cutting a tooth.  But... he's still got the same symptoms, and his cough is getting worse.  He hadn't really had a fever since Friday; today his fever is back.  It's not overly high, but you can tell when you hold him he's warm. 

I don't know what else to do for him!  Monday nights I teach my night class, so I left at 3:30 today (off school for Prez day).  When I got home, dh said "here, you take him... he's been crying since you left."  DH NEVER EVER EVER does that.  He's always mister helpful... wants to be 'super dad' kind of guy.  We gave him 2 doses of tylenol today, and the humidifier is running.  I'm at a loss as to what else to do for my poor little guy... he's not 6 mos yet so Motrin is not an option.  If he doesn't STTN, I'm calling the pedi in the morning.  UGH.  Thanks for letting me vent. 

Rose.9.6.03

We were battling the flu and croup last week (and now the remants of those - runny nose and cough - this week). 

One thing that really helps the girls is one of those Vicks vapor plug-ins.   Also, you can put a wedge or some towels on one side of the bed - so that he sleeps at an angle, that might help a bit (or even put him in the swing, if you think he'll sleep there).

 Hope he's feeling better soon!

sprads

Did the pedi tell you about using saline nasal drops?