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May you have a lot of yiddishi nachas from this one and from all your children. There is a vitamin called Glutamax from Maxi-health that is good for bronchitis. It is very expensive, but it works. Refuah Shelaimah.

Amen and thanks. I have pneumonia, not bronchitis, but I’ll keep Glutamax in mind. Not sure it’s available where I live, but I’ll look out for it next time I’m in the health food store.

I really didnt want to hijack this thread, Sorry MII! No problem. ?

My advice as I was reading through the beginning of your thread was to take the baby to bed with you, but I see you’ve done that already! Don’t worry so much about what you will do to her — mothers have been co-sleeping with babies for generations, and for many women it leads to more sleep for both mom and baby. Use your sechel, avoid heavy blankets or excessive pillows, and relax.

I know we would both sleep better that way, but it really scares me. I used to sleep with my babies in my bed, but I had some close calls so now I try not to. A few days ago, my husband woke me up because he didn’t see the baby in her crib. He looked in my bed and didn’t see her there either. I was completely lying on top of her. I once found one of my babies all the way under my blanket with his head next to my knees. I also pushed one off my bed onto the floor once. I know it’s a controversial topic and I don’t want to start a debate, especially because it’s not something I have a strong opinion on in principle, but for me personally, I am afraid. (Even the medical experts who strongly push co-sleeping say to avoid it if you’re sleep deprived or on medication, and I’m both right now.)

Also, maybe you can find a metapalet who has “drop off” hours available who can take your 2 year old for a few hours for a few mornings so you can sleep.

We can’t afford a metapelet right now, but my 2-year-old does usually nap at some point during the day.

umuchuh H-shem Elok-m dimuh may’al kul ponim.

Amen.