Sick

We've been enjoying all of Edith's firsts so far--first laugh, first plane ride, first Halloween costume, first haircut, first solid food, first hike, and so on. But today came one we could have done without: her first cold. She has been the picture of health until now, for which we are deeply thankful. Last night, she woke up sniffly and found it hard to return to sleep comfortably. We all were up for the better part of the night as a result.

I thought the sniffles had gone away this morning, but by late afternoon they were back full force, and it now appears she is definitely sick. Poor thing. Much as I hate having a cold, it's harder to watch a baby struggle with one, not knowing what has happened to her or what to expect.

We've got a humidifer going in her room and have her sleeping on her stomach (we tried putting her to sleep in her carseat for the more upright angle, but she couldn't roll and so woke up). Beyond that, we're not sure there's much we can do...except hope that it runs its course quickly and that the rest of us avoid catching it. Baby germs can't be as big and virulent as grownup germs, right?

Experienced caregivers feel free to enlighten us on this and all matters related to tending a sniffly infant. Thanks.