Oh man. I am so sick. I've come down with a cold but I've never had a cold like this. Today is day 6 and I'm miserable. And of course, I'm pregnant.
That beautiful Nyquil taunts me as I stick to the honey-lemon tea and Tylenol that my doctor prescribed.
I haven't sleep for more than an hour at a time since Monday. The only place I feel some comfort is laying in the shower so I've been taking three showers a day (or middle of the night.) On the bright side, my legs have never been so smooth.
Thursday I co-hosted a ladies brunch at my friend's house and then hosted a bridal shower at mine. Previously planned things I couldn't postpone.
I looked like death, but somehow I got through them and they turned out nice.
With the help of a sweet housecleaner who took my emergency call.
Shane can't take any time off, but I've had some great friends who took the kids for a few hours to let me nap.
Not that I can nap with the constant coughing, but resting is nice.
Anyone know what happens when you have a big baby resting on your bladder and an uncontrollable rasping cough? Yeah. That happens.
The person who I am so impressed with is Lydia. She has just taken over watching Collin. They play school, she helps him pick out clothes, they play board games together.
Friday morning I woke up to find that Lydia had already made herself and Collin breakfast,
and a little something for me.
Sweet sweet girl.
I have a great family.
(But being sick and pregnant still totally sucks.)
Any suggestions for dealing with a cold while pregnant?
My doctor said robitussin is ok.
ReplyDeleteFeel better!
Have you tried Vicks on your feet? My mom always did that for us and I remember it working!
ReplyDeletepraying that you get well soon!!! preggo+sick is miserable, not to mention with other littles who need their mommy!! I always drink hot lemonade. I just squeeze half or a whole lemon in water, heat it up and add some sugar - you could use honey if you want it more natural! it makes your raspy throat and cough!
ReplyDeleteI use vicks rub on my feet. That does help me and my kids. Not always but it's worth a try. Also rub some on your chest area that helps too. Hope you feel better soon!!
ReplyDeleteI don't know about being pregnant but I know the cold is the pits, especially during the summer. I so hope you feel better soon! -Brittney P.
ReplyDeleteNeti pot using distiller water. It is gross but totally wor it while sick with a cold and oreggers or nursing,
ReplyDeleteI LOVE my neti pot. I would die without it. I tried the Vicks on my feet, but no luck :(
ReplyDeleteJust read this now- I third the Vicks on the feet.. Sorry to hear it didn't work :( Did you really slather it on the soles and put socks on over the top? Hope you feel better soon!
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