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12-15-2012 at 1:08 PM
MinaE01
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What happens when you are sick?

My DS is 8 weeks old, adjusted age 3 days. I started feeling achy last night and today feel pretty crappy and have a fever of 100. I spend a lot of time making sure DS isn't around sick people, but what do you do when you're sick? I'm nursing and supplementing with formula. Should I keep my distance from him or just figure he's already been exposed? I'm not sure how I got sick since I barely leave the house! I'm pretty sleep deprived, though.TIA!

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12-15-2012 at 3:14 PM
Wally3
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With nursing your ds is going to get ammunities to whatever you have. Also make sure you don't have mastis are your bobs sore.

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12-15-2012 at 3:39 PM
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I'm sick too! Sore throat, sneezing, stuffy nose. I'm nursing so hopefully those antibodies help him to stay healthy. I've just been washing my hands even more often, not breathing in his face, not kissing him, and having him spend more time on the floor and his activity mat. It kills me because I want to hold and snuggle him like usual. I think washing hands before holding baby, not breathing is his face, covering coughs, try to get more rest, and hoping for the best is all you can do. Hope your LO stays healthy!

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12-15-2012 at 5:06 PM
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Keep nursing (and pumping if you're also doing that) since he'll get antibodies from your BM.  Is there someone nearby that can help you out, like family or a close friend or 2?  If they're able to come help, you could also get some rest.  You can always wear a mask if you need to be around him.  Hand wash and sanitize like crazy to help minimize exposure.

Feel better! 

12-15-2012 at 8:50 PM
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Nursing is your best defense, but I also suggest getting some help caring for him and getting yourself well.  Germs can come from anywhere: H coming home from work, a quick trip to the grocery store, your mailbox, etc.  You can't protect LO from all germs, just do your best.  Feel better!

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12-17-2012 at 8:39 AM
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whenever I've been sick usually my girls have gotten it. But if you can try to have help until your fever atleast breaks if possible. That way you can get your rest and the baby is at less risk for getting sick.


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12-20-2012 at 12:19 PM
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Can you pump and have someone else feed your baby ? Is him/her still in the NICu? That would be your best bet. That way you provide him with you BM and it's benefits while you keep him from getting sick. You should try to avoid passing it to your LO as much as you can. 

When LO just got home from the nicu DH had a cold also from overworking and almost no sleep, he used a mask and used clean tshirts, washed hands etc. 

Keep in mind a cold is a lot more contagious at onset or first and second day.

Take care! 

 
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