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Battling the Bug at 7 Months

Finding strength in snuggles and sleep during baby’s first big cold

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Oct 15, 2024

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This week was meant to be an exciting milestone as Jasper turned 7 months old. We had plans to visit Grandma’s and enjoy a fun weekend together, but by Friday, things took a turn. Jasper caught his first cold. With fall settling in here in the US, it’s that time of year when the sniffles start making their rounds. Thankfully, we had already gotten his flu shots, so while it’s been tough on him, it could have been much worse. Sleep has been elusive for the in-laws, mom, and me, as we’ve all been on high alert for our little guy’s needs.

Most of our weekend plans, like visiting Grandma, can easily be rescheduled when he’s feeling better, but we did have to skip a baby shower that mom was looking forward to. We made sure to send the gifts ahead and will patiently wait for the chance to meet the new baby when everyone’s healthy. Here’s hoping we all recover soon and can make the next weekend a more exciting one for Jasper’s 31-week mark!

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