First cold...

When you have your first child you try with all of your might not to get your child sick...washing hands frequently, disinfecting soothers, sanitizing doorknobs, staying away from sick people and big crowds, etc. With the second child there is no point. The older sibling pokes, prods, kisses, breaths, and sneezes on their sibling. We were busy thinking that Paige was sick, and in reality it was Rose that got sick! So small and young for a first illness! Although Mike and I are getting sick, so who knows who got who sick. When I was up with Rose in the night she sounded snorkle-y, and when she was up for the day, she was definitely sick. Poor little thing. It is hard to feed her as she can't breath, but at least she is still able to feed. I just try to feed her less more frequently. I just took her to the doctor and she is fine, but I was told to take her to the emergency room if she develops a fever since she is just small. I told Paige this morning that Rose was sick and mommy would have to hold her a lot. Paige has watched a lot of tv today, but when I discovered how to use my sling effectively I was able to play hide and seek with Paige and play with my jewellery (she likes doing this) without having to have all hands occupied. With the sling I still have to support her head, but I don't actually have to carry the weight of her body around. Mike looked after Paige while I took Rose to the doctor, but he is working so she is watching more tv. I decided to catch up on the blog a bit while she finishes her show and Rose is zonked out.