Tania-that does sound like a big day :) I have been home all day with Makayla-she has her first cold :( I feel so bad for her, she is miserable.
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Tania-that does sound like a big day :) I have been home all day with Makayla-she has her first cold :( I feel so bad for her, she is miserable.
Sarah- I just got your emails, Thanks! I'm not sure why I didn't get them before. Sorry if I was a pest :)
Oh no your no pest. I really want him involved!
thanks!!
Ashley-Welcome to CHERUBS. We are happy you are here-but sad that CDH has affected your family. My heart goes out to you for your loss of your son.
Like Corin said-please feel free to ask any questions and we will get you the answers.
Have you had any luck getting around on the site? Please ask anything--we are always here to help.
Looking forward to hearing more from you.
Corin- I am so sorry that Makayla has her first cold. Hugs to that sweet baby.
How is the video going? Are you still needing pictures?
I hope that Makayla gets better VERY SOON!!!
I'm going to leave it open until tomorrow night if anyone else wants to send me pics-but I have it now where it would work even if i don't get more. It would be nice to include 1 more cherub... but I think its coming out nice-almost done!
I am so excited to see your video Corin.
Thanks again so very much for doing this video--it will for sure be FANTASTIC!!!!!
Corin, i hope Makayla gets over her cold fast. One thing that i found helped Anika alot was to put a pillow under the top of her bed so she is slightly elevated, i also put another in her sheets just past her feet so she did not slip down under the covers.
I've been letting her sleep in her bouncy chair and swing all day-I think I will probably just let her stay in that overnight and sleep on the couch next to her. I think I have to call the pediatrician in the morning-she has started to refuse to eat more than an ounce the last 6 hours (she normally eats around 4 ounces every 2-3 hours)... I'm afraid she is going to get dehydrated-any suggestions?
I know it is late--but try pedilyte to keep her hydrated. The milk may be to strong on her tummy with all the mucus in her system.
For tonight--try putting her in the bathroom with steam. This may help clear up some of the mucus and she may be more apt to eat.
For sure call the doc in the morning--hopefully he can give her something to help with this cold.
Positive thoughts for you and Makayla.
Yes i have, put saline solution (salt and water) drops up her nose and also have a bowl of hot steamy water with vicks vaporub (it is a mixture of menthol, camphor and eucalyptus and i don't know what that product would be called over there but should be sold at supermarket or pharmancy).
The saline should dry up her nose making it easier to breath and also the menthol mix clears your nose too either one should make it easier to breath while feeding but be careful not to put the menthol mix near Makayla's skin. You can also use the menthol mix in her bedroom, just pop it under her bed. Hope this helps as i know it worked wonders for my babies/kids and even adults :-)