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Advice needed-Being sick with a NB
This is not about visitors, but me 
Apparently, I've caught a nasty cold-fun because DH goes back to work tomorrow and my mom and his mom went back to NY. Fortunately, DD is a great baby, especially now that I have the nipple shield and a great milk supply.
I think the OB said she will be fine since she is nursing, but I can't help but worry since my nose is running and I am coughing a little (fun with a c/s incision). I am taking Sudafed which helps stop that, but I am worried I can make her sick.
Should I be taking extra precautions? I have antibacterial gel next to me and I throw tissues away immediately and clean my hands. Should I wear a mask or anything else or am I being silly?
Also, wish me luck tomorrow-I have no help and I am sick. 
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Posted 3/7/10 11:55 AM  |
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Porrruss
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Re: Advice needed-Being sick with a NB
She'll be fine. Believe me, those little buggers are resilient. What you are doing is fine.
Be careful with the sudafed though- it can deplete your supply. To dry up, non-BFing mothers are often instructed to take Sudafed.
Good luck!
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| Posted 3/7/10 12:03 PM |
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Re: Advice needed-Being sick with a NB
Posted by Porrruss
She'll be fine. Believe me, those little buggers are resilient. What you are doing is fine.
Be careful with the sudafed though- it can deplete your supply. To dry up, non-BFing mothers are often instructed to take Sudafed.
Good luck!
Oh thanks for the heads up! Is there anything safer?
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| Posted 3/7/10 12:17 PM |
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SweetTooth
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Re: Advice needed-Being sick with a NB
What you are doing is all you can do! She will be ok if she catches a little cold from you! don't worry
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| Posted 3/7/10 12:27 PM |
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SweetTooth
I'm a tired mommy!
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Re: Advice needed-Being sick with a NB
Posted by munchkinfacemama
Posted by Porrruss
She'll be fine. Believe me, those little buggers are resilient. What you are doing is fine.
Be careful with the sudafed though- it can deplete your supply. To dry up, non-BFing mothers are often instructed to take Sudafed.
Good luck!
Oh thanks for the heads up! Is there anything safer?
I think I took tylenol cold when I was BFing.
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| Posted 3/7/10 12:28 PM |
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Re: Advice needed-Being sick with a NB
Posted by SweetTooth
Posted by munchkinfacemama
Posted by Porrruss
She'll be fine. Believe me, those little buggers are resilient. What you are doing is fine.
Be careful with the sudafed though- it can deplete your supply. To dry up, non-BFing mothers are often instructed to take Sudafed.
Good luck!
Oh thanks for the heads up! Is there anything safer?
I think I took tylenol cold when I was BFing.
I have that here-thanks!
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| Posted 3/7/10 12:30 PM |
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butterfly20
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Re: Advice needed-Being sick with a NB
just stay ontop of hand washing and avoid kisses
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| Posted 3/7/10 4:10 PM |
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Re: Advice needed-Being sick with a NB
Posted by butterfly20
just stay ontop of hand washing and avoid kisses
Okay-I am trying to be good about kisses!
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| Posted 3/7/10 4:12 PM |
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