Colds during early pregnancy suck.

[blanche]

I am sitting longingly looking at my dayquil while breathing through my mouth. Ugh. My doc basically told me to tough it out without meds as 5 weeks is a critical point. I am miserable. Anyone have any suggestions? I'm living in the shower and have endless tissues.

Boo.

[mtnmomma13]

Ugh, I totally feel you. My OB actually ok'd plaid sudafed and tylenol. I looked at some of the studies and they basically can't find a strong link between sudafed and birth defects. (there is one old study showing an increased risk of gastroschisis, but more recent reviews disproved that)

I'd recommend lots of rest, tons of water, humidifier, and vaseline under your nose every few hours (although mine is still raw).

Feel better!

[soultrane]

No magical remedies, but I'm right there with you! I've been drinking hot tea like it's my job and it's helped keep my sinuses open. Hope it clears up quickly!

[blanche]

PSA -- my husband went and dug out my personal humidifier from the storage room. It is really helping me feel better, so I recommend it.

Also, have to leave this here:

[rztrumpet]

hot tea, honey - if you have a sore throat, candied ginger is good.

So sorry - I've been there!

[catinatophat]

Using a neti pot may help but if your nose is raw then it may not be worth the pain.

I'm contemplating starting Claratin because I can feel my allergies starting to bother me. I was taking Allegra but it's not on my doctor's safe list.

[oddbird]

If your stomach feels up to it, you could try some spicy foods. The other night I had some tomato soup and dumped in some sriracha to get my sinuses moving. Good luck!

[sassypantzz]

I always eat habeneros when I'm sick. Knocks it right out b

[sweett11]

Neti pot. it makes me gag but it does help. Also, Vicks tissues are amazing.