Common cold got me! BOOO!

[SpideyMom]

So I got a cold - yucky! Got the usual runny nose, sore throat, sneezes, tired, etc.... I phoned my doctor's office and the receptionist said the only thing that I can take is Regular Tylenol and if it gets worse to go to the clinic.

Well I'm not usually one to pop pills. Before I was PG I only took them when I had extreme headaches. I really don't want to take pills right now, even though she said it's safe I'm still a little weary. I don't want anything to happen to my LO. If I don't take anything, will this cold affect the baby at all? I know our immune system is lowered and it will take longer to get rid of. But I am getting plenty of fluids, fruits, blowing my nose like nuts, and trying to get a good nights sleep in.

So that's my question, if I don't take anything can I harm more LO even more then if I did take something? I would just like it to go away naturally.

 

[SpideyMom]

Anyone?

 

[youngmommy2]

Aw hun im going through the same thing! I do take robitussen when i really need it, especially at night when i cant breathe, and that scares me how congested i am. Do what feels right, if you can ride it out with no meds then do so unless it becomes unbarable.. It is ok to take something, just call ur doctor to check.

 

[Cryssie11]

I'm on the back end of the cold. Was super sick this weekend and went through 3 boxes of tissues! My advice, get the tissues with the lotion, they help a lot. Also, I slept propped up on 3 big pillows so I could breathe a little at night. Drinking some steaming hot tea clears congestion for a bit (or just place your head over a pan of steaming hot water). And, of course get plenty of rest! This was my first cold in years without any meds, I'm usually a Nyquil guzzler so it was difficult but I got through. I'm sure LO is thankful!