However, Declan was a trooper. Really he did awesome for being sick and not feeling so hot. Still happy, just slept more and had a crazy runny nose. Because he has been stuffy eating has been a little bit more challenging. He is walking more than he is crawling. Even trying to carry his stuffed animals and walk. He has super balance, expert climbing skills, has attempted to run and is giving his mommy and daddy heart palpitations.
We have been using our essential oils consistently in our house. Running the humidifiers at full tilt and the oil diffuser. Mommy, Daddy and Declan have gotten the oil treatments to help us kick the cold and to keep Daddy healthy. I have been ingesting the oils, drinking them in teas, diffusing them around the house and applying them topically.
Mommy's cold remedy:
- 1 drop of Frankincense
- 2 drops of Oregano
- 3 drops of On Guard
- 4 drops of Peppermint
Declan can't swallow capsules, obviously. Although he is extremely smart he did learn to blow his nose this morning and he does know how to tell me his nose is stuffy and he needs to use the saline spray and the syringe. Very cute! His regimen has been OnGuard on the bottom of the feet and down his spine, diluted in the coconut oil. A blend called breathe diffused into his room during nap and sleep time, it has worked wonders. He loves it when I put the oils on my hands rub them together and let him smell. Despite the cold he has been sleeping for 8+ hours at a time. We have also been using our everyday lavender oil massages too! I should say that I strongly advocate for DoTerra essential oils, they are certified therapeutic grade oils. This also means they are safe to ingest. Oils that you can buy from Whole Foods etc are not the same grade. More on the how to buy those oils later if people are interested.
Oh boy! Sorry to hear little bub has been sick! And you, too. Yucky. Thanks for the advice on my blog! We have been doing teething tablets which *sometimes* work...Tylenol when those don't. But I am definitely going to have to try the Motrin for sure, because most of the time I feel like Tylenol doesn't really do the trick either! Also, would love to get those oils from you this weekend that you suggested. Let me know how much. Can't wait for Parents Day! Woowoo :-)
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