Coughs and Sniffles

Just before we left, the family was trying to recover from a bad cold.  Now that we’re back, Bethany has come down with another one.   It’s challenging with a 5-month old who’s having trouble breathing through her nose while trying to nurse or suck her thumb.   Thankfully it’s not as bad as it was last time, when she gagged until she spit up while trying to cough (which is pretty scary to watch).  At this age, there’s nothing I can do except aspirate her nose and administer saline drops and vapor rub.