Ruby's First Cold

Having a sick baby is not fun. I'm happy we made it to seven and half months before it happened, but I still wish it would have been longer! It started with a little cough and graduated into choking, runny nose, and fever. Thankfully, she's fared pretty well and we think she is on the mend. After two nights of bad sleep, our little lady bug slept pretty well last night so we think that's a good sign! There is nothing worse than having a child who isn't feeling well and there is nothing you can do about it.

Ruby has managed to keep her spirits up the last few days, with lots of smiles and laughs, despite the fact that she wasn't feeling great. I think she liked having Mommy and Daddy home all day with her, spoiling her rotten, as best we could.

Keep your fingers crossed that this cold passes without incident. Preemies are predisposed to lung infections and other complications which would could mean a trip to the hospital. I disinfected the house, and now that I am back to work, my office as well. Don't forget to wash your hands =)

Here are a few pictures of Ruby hanging at home: