I’ve caught a pretty nasty cold, which is kinda funny because summer is on its way. My head is so congested and I’m sneezing and coughing all the time.

I’m really paranoid that I’m going to get the baby sick, too. I’ve made sure to wash my hands every time I touch the baby, especially when feeding, but I can’t suppress my coughs when I’m feeding. I hope he doesn’t get sick and this cold runs its course soon. Not only am I afraid of germs, but when I caugh it wakes the baby so he’s not getting as much sleep as he normally does. It’s also really hard not togive him little kisses and interact with him as much as I normally do.

I’m taking some over the counter stuff, but once again, I’m paranoid - this time that it’s going to get passed on to the baby through my milk or it will decrease my supply. It’s a lose-lose situation - either suck it up and not take any medication, waking the baby each time I cough or sneeze, or take some meds but risk doing something to my milk supply.

It’s hard enough being sick when you don’t have a baby - normally I’d be a brat and just lounge on the couch and feel sorry for myself. Now, I have to take care of the baby and work through the cold. Luckily, Dave has been helping out since he had the day off, but I’m on my own tomorrow.

Wish me luck!

*cough*

*sneeze*

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