Advice Congestion/Coughing

[bluerainfire]

they have a battery power snot sucker at Walgreens that helps a lot- you can get the vicks humidfier and put the oil in. Taker her in the shower, or when you take a shower put her in a little vibrating chair-
when at doctor make sure she doesnt have rsv-

[mominthemaking14]

Apr 10, 2015 11:57:27 GMT -5 bluerainfire said:

they have a battery power snot sucker at Walgreens that helps a lot- you can get the vicks humidfier and put the oil in. Taker her in the shower, or when you take a shower put her in a little vibrating chair-
when at doctor make sure she doesnt have rsv-

Literally just showed this to doc! Thanks.

[bluerainfire]

Lols, I guess it pays to work in the medical field. Plus my son had rsv when he was two months old, and had to be hospitalize with it, not fun! good luck

[vlagroupie]

I'm bumping this thread bc DD has nasty runny nose, a little bit of a cough and running a fever. This is the sickest she has ever been

The advice on this thread is great!

So my question is for the DC mommas. Is it possible that she could have gotten sick from DC this quickly? I thought it takes a little while for a cold to show itself and she only went this Thursday and Friday then started showing symptoms this Saturday and I'm not feeling my best either. The reason I ask is because my mil is making me feel like shit for putting her in DC and acting like she got so sick bc of it. Kids have to get sick to build up immunity right?!?! Mil is watching her for me 2 days per week but I've been wanting to get more done at work so we both agreed DC would be good for her but know she's making me feel bad about. And when I told mil that DD cried when I dropped her off on her second day she said she was beside herself and cried about it. Geez I knew the transition to DC was going to be rough but I don't need my mil making me feel like shit about it. I guess this is a vent just curious what you all thought. Sorry for the novel.

[mominthemaking14]

vlagroupie it's very possible she caught "The Daycare Virus," my ped told me that generally after one week of DC every baby catches something then by week 2-3 she would expect to see us back in her offuce. We'll month #2 and we've only had DC virus and a small stomach thing that lasted 24 hours.

My in laws made my feel bad cuz DH never went to DC or public school lol I told them unless they are gonna watch LO 5 days a week for the same hours DC does I don't want to hear it. I did all the research possible, I pick up and drop off at different times, etc. I'm comfortable with my choice not to mention I was a DC kid and turned out fine. I hate that people feel comfortable making us mom's feel bad for using DC really gets me going errrrr

**off soap box **

[nachomomma]

Your MIL is being ridiculous. There are a lot of reasons daycare is good for kids. This little cold won't kill her, and as she gets more mobile it was inevitable. The things they touch and lick...so gross. Don't let her make you feel bad about a decision you made for your family.

[vlagroupie]

mominthemaking14 and nachomomma thanks! I know she is being ridiculous, I just need someone else to tell me. DH keeps very neutral on everything which is probably a good thing. But he also tells me do what I want because I'm her mom. Part of me wants to just put her in DC full time so she'll be more consistent but I think mil would be beside herself. She just lives a lonely life and her granddaughter is the only bright spot in her life. I personally don't think you should live your life all the time for your kids, at least when they are older, bc they will grow up and have their own life's. And I don't want my kid to feel held back to do things in her life because they don't want their mom to be sad or lonely. Sorry for the rambling she has just got me going ughhhhh.

Edit: spelling

[becole]

My kid was sick immediately from daycare but it is what it is. How old is your lo? The fact that you could keep her out this long is great. Kids get sick lots of places but yes daycare is terrible for germs because the kids are germs and touch each other and put their hands in their mouths. We had a terrible winter of sickness. At least it's spring and your lo should be at less risk over the summer.

[vlagroupie]

Apr 19, 2015 8:57:02 GMT -5 becole said:

My kid was sick immediately from daycare but it is what it is. How old is your lo? The fact that you could keep her out this long is great. Kids get sick lots of places but yes daycare is terrible for germs because the kids are germs and touch each other and put their hands in their mouths. We had a terrible winter of sickness. At least it's spring and your lo should be at less risk over the summer.

She just turned 1. We are very lucky that she could stay home with me and mil the first year. I knew she would get sick eventually from DC just didn't think it happen so soon. I know it's necessary for her to build up immunity. I'd rather her start now then when she is in school and has to be out all the time for sickness.

[becole]

Don't make her let you feel bad. She could have gotten sick while grocery shopping with you or from mil or anyone being in contact with a sick person and then passing it- you just don't know. But expect lots of green snot for the next couple months as she gets exposed to all 200 strands of the common cold.

[narbuckle01]

I agree, definitely don't make her feel bad. MIL is officially moving in with us for at least 6 months and I am still choosing to put LO in daycare for a bit of time because I want her to build up immunities and want her to learn how to play with others. You're definitely doing the best thing for you and your babe.