Baby's first cold

We made it exactly 16 months, but Hailey has contracted the common cold. This has been one of the most pathetic times yet. Forgive me if I act as though we have the plague. It's just that we have been spoiled with her health, and for that I am truly thankful. I caved and gave her a partial dose of cold medicine and that has actually helped, but it doesn't last too long. Her nose? Running like a faucet. And her voice? Sounds like she's a recovering smoker.

I am pretty certain she got it from the preschool where we do weekly play dates since one of the little boys was coughing up a lung last week. No amount of hand sanitation could keep these stupid germs away based on how miserable she sounds. She woke up early this morning, though I won't tell you what our definition of early is, since I am sure to lose readers based on that mere fact.
I am getting a preview into next winter, I think, since she'll be spending more time there next year. Is this what daycare is like? Yuck!

I am crossing my fingers that I do not get sick because I will be out of commission since I have not had a cold in almost 3 years. Although I think that is my reward for dealing with an entire 3rd trimester of congestion. Literally could not breathe out of my nose for 3 months.

So I will be spending the next few days pumping the humidifier in the baby's room (Yes, I will likely be that mom who refers to her first born as her baby until they are married 18)  and wait this out. Wish us luck!