So, I've never been the type of mom who freaks out and runs to the doctor about every little ailment or strange sound coming out of my child. Although I'm definitely the type to Google it! :) I firmly believe in natural remedies and homeopathic treatments, so that's the route I attempt first.
I mentioned Drina had a cold a few days ago. My healing regimen for her included Vick's on the bottom of her feet, warm mist humidifier in her room (which actually runs all winter - we keep one in each bedroom), a plug in vapor unit overnight, and Hyland's Sniffles 'n Sneezes remedy (1 tablet dissolved in 1 tsp or water, given by medicine dropper every 4 hours).
I did call the doctor's office in the midst of it to see what I should look for in case I did need to take her in. They said to bring her in if she developed a cough. Of course, she woke up with a cough Friday morning. There is nothing worse than getting to Saturday night over the weekend, having a child who doesn't feel well, and having to fret over the fact that you didn't call the doctor on Friday.... And, being so little, there is the risk of RSV, so I took her in. Her lungs are clear and all is well.
Both the nurse and doctor commented on what a wonderful and beautiful baby Audrina is! Of course, every mom believes their child is the cutest ever, so it's always fun to have other random people gush over her!
Our little princess weighs 15 pounds! The nurse didn't measure her length, but she is a tall baby because she doesn't look chunky. (And, I've already had to put away a lot of her 3 month clothes because they are too short!!)
Throughout this past week, we have received further proof that Drina is just the most perfect baby. Even not feeling well, she's still so smiley! When I come at her with the bottle of saline solution to spray up her nose, she smiles at me. When I'm using the syringe to suck out snot, she smiles at me. When I can't get it so I just stick my own finger in her nose (and what mom hasn't resorted to that one!?!?), she smiles at me. She even smiled at the nurse today while she was taking a rectal temperature! Seriously! I cannot get enough of how laid back and happy our little girl is!!!!!
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