It’s been a busy week.
Lauren had her first cold, and unfortunately, both JY and I caught it as well.
It all started on Wednesday 08/23/2006, around the time she was supposed to have her rice cereal, we noticed that there is clear liquid coming out of her mouth, and upon closer examination, we thought it was not water but nasal discharge that indicates the onset of the cold.
I immediately turned to my trusted book Caring for Your Baby and Young Child, Revised Edition: Birth to Age 5. It seems like there is not much we can do as parents other than proving her with enough fluid and plenty of rest. I called her Pediatrician’s office, and that’s what they told me as well.
On the second day, she developed a fever, reaching 102.5 degrees. I called her pediatrician’s office again, and was told to give her Infant Tylenol drops if she becomes uncomfortable and fusses too much.
Her fever lasted couple of days, and it was so sad to see her in pain. JY and I as first time parents have no idea how hard a common cold is to deal with in a baby. It’s indeed a good learning experience for both of us.
My mom, our care taker, as well as my father-in-law all helped out during Lauren’s cold, and they made it much easier for JY and I.
Lauren’s back to normal again, and please keep her in your prayers.