Things seem to get worse for my sweet Liliana by the hour. She is a sneezing and coughing mess...and her bouts sometimes lead to choking and gagging. Her little eyes are watery and red, and her voice is still hoarse. I spoke with her doctor today (LaQuita Graham, who is wonderful, by the way). She indicated that Liliana probably has the nasty viral infection that's been circulating. Dr. Graham called in a prescription that will hopefully be more effective than the Benadryl & Robitussin DM combination we've been giving her. I pray that it helps her to feel better soon and sleep, sleep, sleep!
The past week of tending to Liliana's illness has taken its toll on me. She has not been sleeping much during naptime or nighttime hours. Coupled with the insomnia I've been experiencing for the past four weeks, I am running on fumes. It seems that every time I actually fall asleep, I'm awakened by a 1:30am "Mama, mama!" or a 3:00am coughing fit. The poor baby is suffering, and I'm hurting right along with her. It's emotionally draining to care for a sick child, and it is even more difficult when a mommy is sleep deprived.
For the first time in weeks, I resorted to a frosty beverage to help me in the energy department...and boy was it delicious! Over a month ago, I gave up my beloved Diet Cherry Coke to cut caffeine from my diet. Although doctors say that a cup of coffee a day is fine, I've also heard that caffeine may inhibit blood flow to the uterus during conception and pregnancy. So, to be on the safe side, I completely eliminated it. Until an hour ago, that is.
Even after a tough week of parenthood, I wouldn't trade a single
snot-filled moment of it. I love nothing on this earth more than being a mommy and caring for our daughter. A child is such a beautiful gift! It is my prayer that precious Liliana's little body heals while our tiny little one continues to develop perfectly. We'll know more soon--the ultrasound is first thing tomorrow morning. Thank the Lord!
Wishing you good health and great sleep! Ramona
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