Baby’s First Cold

I was really hoping that this was one milestone she would not meet too quickly! Poor little Eva has her first cold. So far, no fever, just nasal congestion. She is sleeping a lot but is still eating ok. She is just 4 weeks old, so I was worried enough to call the pediatrician’s office. They assured me that she is fine unless she runs a fever.

I make everyone wash their hands before touching her and I limit where I take her, but obviously a germ or two made it through my new mom panic and got my little sweetie sick!

True to her sweet nature, she is still pretty cheerful all the way through this. I am so glad she is sleeping in our room. I can’t imagine trying to get up with her all night from another room – ro worse, listening to her on the baby monitor as she gags and chokes! At least with cosleeping I can pick her up immediately if I hear her having trouble breathing. We use an Arm’s Reach Cosleeper when she is not in bed with us. It has proven to be one of our favorite baby items since I know that she will be safe yet close at hand.