I thought I was susposed to feel less stressed as LO got older...vent

NewlyWeds13

I remember everyone telling me that everything gets easier and that you will not feel as nervous about things like colds, etc as you become more accustomed to being a parent.

Well-- DS is 14.5 months and I am dreading the next 3+ weeks as he is coming down with a cold.  Each and every other time he has gotten a cold... (4 times last year) they last for 3-5 weeks and include an ear infection, multiple doctor's appointments, etc.   I don't feel any less stressed or any more accustomed to it.  I still worry and don't know when to take him in to the pedi, etc.

Maybe it gets better once they are 3 and can take over the counter cold meds and their ear canals are longer:)   Or at least I can hope.   

Jake's Mom

When they can talk and tell you what is wrong it finally gets easier. I am especially fond of being told when they are about to barf, I prefer notice rather than just puking, lol.

Hang in there momma.

kita09

i agree. this time period is pretty tough. at least my LO is in good spirits but to hear the congestion inside of her drives me batty!

ANJ410

It gets easier, but it never gets easy.

ValentineNJ

I don't think it will ever be easy, but I like to channel my nervous energy into doing things that can help DS get better.  When he starts to get sick I get vigilent about sterilizing toys, using Ear Oil to prevent infection and making sure he takes his supplements every day.  Hope LO and mama feel better soon!