Sick.... Again!

[Estee_Marie]

So I'm 33w4d and I'm sick again!  I went through the entire pregnancy healthy as can be (except for the normal pregnancy stuff).  Anyway, I got sick towards the end of December with a pretty bad cold.  Well, ever since Friday, I'm sick again!  And right now I feel my face hurting, so I know it's a sinus infection.  UGH!  Seriously!  I think I might be doing it to myself!  Haha.  The doctor told me last week I need to slow down and although I might not feel it, my body is tired and needs to rest.  Well, I was nonstop last week from 5am to 11pm and then out of nowhere BAM!  I'm sick!  =(  
I don't even know what to take!  I don't see my doctor for another 2 weeks unless I go to Medical tomorrow....

[Estee_Marie]

Thanks!  I figure if tomorrow morning I still feel crappy I'll go to the Medical Bay.  They should give me whatever I need.  I just got home from a 5 hour drive...  I;m totally doing it to myself.  Haha.

[Limonada]

I totally had the same thing - had a cold in October, November and December - would get sick, recover after 2 weeks and then get sick again!!  Like clockwork....so, I feel your pain.  

I didn't get sick AT ALL when I was pregnant last time - probably because I could rest a lot more, not having a busy toddler to chase after.  Plus, he's bringing things home from daycare, which is unavoidable.  I've beefed up on my vitamin C and that seems to be working - knock wood!  Now that I'm 40 weeks, the last thing I want is to get sick again before labour.  

When I was sick, I consulted with a pharmacist and was given over the counter sinus/cold meds.  Once you're over 30 weeks, your options seem to open up.  I had the same sinus pain as you do, right in my left jaw, and that cleared it right up.

Hope you feel better soon! :-)

[mami1323]

The baby ***** every ounce of immunity we have...lol.  I used to get sick all the time throughout my pregnancy.  It is the worst but it will be over soon enough.  Good luck.  I know they say you can take sudafed.  Try that and see if that eleviates some pressure.  Go to your local pharmacist and ask what else you could take.