Given the fact that we have had such a wide variety of weather here lately......50 degrees one day, 80 degrees the next......it was bound to happen. Yesterday, Brian became one of many kids who have needed to pay a visit to their Doctor. The Doctor confirmed that he has a good head cold, but it is still confined to just his head and isn't in his chest. Since ear infections often go hand in hand with colds like this, we were all relieved when the Doctor said Brian does not have that, but he told us what to look for should it happen. Brian's main problem is that he is just really congested. Because of this, the poor kid has a little trouble sleeping comfortably throughout the night. Between fits of coughing and just the limited ability to breath continually out his nose, he does wake himself up from time to time. The Doctor gave him a grape flavored decongestant and he has been taking it like a trooper! His appetite has definitely taken a dip so he doesn't have much interest in his baby food right now. He will still gobble down a bottle with formula in it which the Doctor was glad to hear. As long as he keeps doing this, he will get all the fluids and calories he needs to stay hydrated and have a full tummy. Just like anyone who isn't feeling 100%, he has some rough moments, but they pass quickly and then the happy go lucky Brian is back! Playing, crawling, and exploring all the fun things that Mommy would really prefer he not explore are all part of his daily calender of events!
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