[open] Hubby made me sick!!

[ChristianMama84]

Well, the other day hubby had the flu and passed it on to his parents, now I have a cold. I tried looking into what I can take, but I keep reading nothing's really safe for the baby, just some stuff is safer than others. I'm going to go get some tea, honey lozenges, and some other home remedies to try and kick it out. Any other suggestions on what I can do? Thank you!!

 

[ChildByGrace]

When i was ill i took 1/2 fresh lemon and squeezed it in a glassed,put in a sppon of honey and then filled the glass up with hot water. i did that a couple of times a day. It was the only thing that worked to clear it. and it's totally safe

 

[Redstiletto]

Saltines and white soda???

Also sucking on lemons always helped me. (before I was pregnant)

Lots and lots of fluids!

I dont really know though, I havent had the flu in over 10 years. (Knocking on wood right now)

 

[ChristianMama84]

Thank God it's not the flu, just a nasty cold. I'm going to see about some lemons later. So far I got Ricola honey lozenges, orange tea, and Shower Soothers for tonight. I pray it works!!

I even got the dog a reward for taking care of me last night. lol Poor guy, followed me to the bathroom three times and he hates getting up before 9 or 10AM.

 

[GolfingMom]

Call your Dr. They'll tell you what you can/can't take.

 

[ChristianMama84]

I will if it's not better tomorrow. I hate taking meds cause I don't think the doctors tell the whole truth when prescribing stuff and I don't want to risk hurting the baby.

 

[jgonz]

Vit. C, Zinc, GARLIC (lots and lots of Garlic~ nature's antibiotic), Bioflavanoids, and Echinacea are safe to take while pregnant (and nursing too).

HTH~

 

[ChristianMama84]

Garlic?? lol Not a big fan, but I'll try anything at this point as I'm coughing worse than I was earlier. Hubby should have to sleep outside for this... lol

 

[ChildByGrace]

If you are coughing alot then i would recommed a nice hot bath (although not too hot of course). When i was really ill with my cold/cough the only relief i got from teh coughing was sitting in the bath. So i ended up having 2 or 3 baths a day for a week lol

 

[sparassidae]

Homeopathic medicines are safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding. Over here they have them in pharmacies, try that.