An Alien's First Cold and More Teething

My little alien got his first cold on Sunday. It got worse before it got better. He had a little fever and his share of goopy eyes and a runny nose.

But of course, it isn't anything serious because for the most part, he's been just as smiley as normal. He's had the same amount of energy he normal has, and he's been just as alert as he is on any other day. These, as any experienced parent (or ped) will tell you, are good signs.

Kiddo has something special that an actual alien wouldn't - a human mother's milk and the antibodies it contains. That definitely gives him a head start on the immune system front, which is great. But it doesn't protect him 100%.

Because he is sick, it makes sleeping a real joy. The gurgling coming from his mouth is spectacular (as he is also seriously teething), but that doesn't compare to the strange noises coming from his nostrils. He actually made a horrible choking sound one night for which I can only blame the combination of spit and snot.

Yes. Lovely.

Needless to say, he's been fussing in his sleep even more than when he is just teething and he'd been nursing even more than when he is just teething (which is already more than normal!). And then there's also the random wailing in the middle of the day because he's so uncomfortable.

The poor kid!

I keep the pain meds and med dropper close to give him a dose as needed, because well, kiddo sure does need it!

He already seems to be coming round the bend on the sickness front, which is good because we're having his dedication Sunday (something that many protestant Christian families should be familiar with) and I'd like it if he was well. But the teething has spiked in intensity.

Kiddo's gums are even more swollen and it seems several more nubs are trying to push through on both the upper and lower gums. He's actually taken to chewing on some of the teethers that before he shunned. I wouldn't be surprised if he cuts another few teeth in the next week. Meanwhile, I'll keep the pain meds handy along with every teether in our arsenal and hopefully something helps the little guy.

What are some of your experiences with sick babies? Teething? What worked for you and what didn't? Leave a comment below!