Sick Baby

Drew has had a few ear infections which caused some congestion in the past, but we're having our first bout of a true cold this week. After a rough end to the weekend, I decided a visit to the pediatrician's office Monday was necessary. Unfortunately it looks like I jumped the gun for the first time as Drew checked out 'ok'. His lungs, ears and throat were all clean and clear and he was diagnosed with a common cold only to be helped by Ibuprofen and major TLC.

I'm sure that his 14th tooth that popped through Friday as well as a couple molars that are aren't 100% in yet are also adding to the misery he's experiencing. His sleeping at night has been very rough as he can't lay down due to that increasing his coughing episodes. Derek and I have taken shifts on the couch, but he is wiggly when he's sick and the sleep we get is very limited. Thankfully the pediatrician recommended a tiny amount of benadryl to help him sleep and that's done the trick for the most part. Thank god because those two nights without benadryl were rough. Like... flashback to newborn rough. Ugh. Momma needs her sleep.

He was a bit less congested this morning and I'm hoping the weekend heals him up completely. For now, it's lots of snuggles and cuddles.
And in an effort to turn this mucus-filled post upside down, below are a few shots from Drew's daycare buddy, Jack's, first birthday party last weekend. He was simply adorable with his smash cake as he pounded it with both hands before throwing it on the ground. Happy Birthday Jack!