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Okay, now you're talking respiratory therapist! There isn't much you can do for a cold in an infant Gus' age. Primarily, check for fever, push fluids and use that bulb syringe to clean out the nose and keep the icky secretions from draining into the stomach or lungs. Most pediatricians do not recommend any "cold medicines or remedies" for babies for many reasons. I can tell you those later if you are interested. As long as Gus is eating, peeing, and doesn't have a fever, it will pass. If he develops a fever, or would go for more than 8 hrs without eating or having a wet diaper, then call his pediatrician for advice. We watch kids at this age very closely for RSV because it is so easily contracted and is basically a virus that can cause dehydration and sometimes lead to pnuemonia. A cool humidifier, (not warm-they just grow bugs) is also beneficial. RSV is basically the infant version of an adult cold. Unfortunately, babies have a little more difficulty going through the process. Gus is so healthy (thanks in part to breast feeding) that I am sure that he just has a common cold or sinus thing going on. See, nothing you already didn't know or weren't doing. Hope he feels better soon.

Dearest Janna... MONTHS FLY ! I have loved catching back up to the website !! February was such a busy inpatient pediatric month, that I had been unable to keep up with following the website.. I was taking work home and everything :(... I am so happy for you guys.. he is AMAZING.. and I think he definitely has JANNA features.. he is such a beautiful combination, but the hair has that beautiful golden tint :) I love you guys... CAN NOT wait to see him - hope we can travel there sometime soon!!! love you , aunt lauri