Ollie gets his first cold

Ollie thought my whistling
was hilarious.

Dear Ollie, 

Last night, I watched while you slept, making sure that, in spite of the phlegm and congestion, you were still breathing.  I know it's only a cold, but you're still so tiny, just 3 months old, and seeing and hearing you struggle with coughs and congestion has been heartbreaking and scary.  

It is during this cold that you acquired the bright blue humidifier in the shape of a penguin.  I'm guessing that one day it'll have a good name, like Chilly or Bluebell.  Shockingly, this goofy humidifier was rated the second best according to Consumer Reports.  

It is also the time that your mom became skilled with a Nosefrida.  Who knew that I'd need to develop the capacity to clear your nose of snot?  Truth be told though, I'm not nearly as good as your dad is.  

And it was the probably the first time that I realized that your safety is only partially in my control.  We've kept you from being overly exposed to germy people.  We're always good about washing hands.  But, germs are sneaky.  And your immune system, despite the breastfeeding boost, just wasn't strong enough to fight this cold before it started.  

Today, you're clearly feeling better - lots of wiggling and smiles and far fewer sniffs and coughs and sneezes.  You seemed to think that my whistling was hilarious and didn't need nearly as much sleep as you did yesterday.

I'm sure that tomorrow you'll feel even better and next time you bump up against this virus, you'll be well prepared to kick its butt.

xoxox

Mom