DH and DS sick...I hope I'm not next

[SwanMom]

So what happens if I'm sick? Does my body know to postpone labor? I'm not planning on catching their cough/sniffles and fever (DS was 102 on Saturday), but what if it happens anyway? I want to be in tip-top shape for my upcoming "marathon." (39 weeks today!)

I feel fine, I'm taking garlic and drinking lots of fluids...

anyone else have sickness in their house? Should I even bother to try and avoid contact? It's pretty hard since DS is 3 and doesn't cover his cough or anything.

[kaybee]

I'm sending good vibes your way - I hope you can avoid the sickness!

I came down with a nasty bug/minor flu on Saturday and have been laid up for several days with a fever, aches, and other annoyances. My 3-yr-old got it yesterday and he's currently sleeping and feverish. My dh figures he'll get it soon, too.

If it's any consolation, my strong BH contractions slowed way down when I got sick. The baby slowed down, too, enough that I went in to have baby checked out (all was fine). I think my fever is over (yay!), but I'm hoping I get my strength back before labor starts. Hopefully, my body will realize it needs to wait a little bit longer. The thought of starting the labor "marathon" in the shape I'm in now is not pleasant.

[mamabear&babybear]

My dd just came down with a nasty cold Monday night. I'm hoping that dh and I don't get it. I am also hoping this baby waits until the big sister is better. I've been having contractions for 2 weeks now and my body has recently been doing other things to get ready. Not yet baby, not yet!!

[MoonWillow]

I have a horrible cold right now and I'm 39 weeks. The timing couldn't be worse. Even if I dont go into labor, I was already so uncomfortable and well, miserable. Anyway my doula thinks that my body will hold off until it is well. I'll let ya know! :

[pinksprklybarefoot]

Both BF (who NEVER gets sick) and his 4 yo were really sick all of last week. Somehow I made it through unscathed and I have no idea why. Maybe all of those supplements/vitamins I'm taking are actually doing something Good luck!