germ swapping

It was only a matter of time. Aidan got a little cold from a baby friend and, sure enough, he gave it to Mommy and Daddy.

He got through it like a trooper. A runny nose for a day and a half; a cough; a sneeze. He was better in two days. Babies have super immune systems.

Paul and I must have gotten the adult version-- the kind that lingers as a sore throat for a couple of days, trying to decide if you're going to have post nasal drip or a deep, hacking cough at night. Paul and the former, I got the latter. Fun times.

We are trying hard to wash our hands and keep coughs and sneezes at bay when we're with Aidan, but when you nursing and he wants to cuddle cheek to cheek, it's difficult. We may be playing hot potato with this cold all winter. And, cold and flu season is upon us and our side of the building has already had its share of sickies that still come to work even if they are sick. Why, why, why? Please, do us all a favor and stay home. I cringe at my desk listening to my cube neighbors hack, cough and blow. You are spreading your germs on the copy machine, the door knobs and the in/out board. Ick.