Next, try sitting up in a comfy chair to sleep tonight. You might find yourself with less heartburn and your breathing will ease up some. It's not optimal, but it helps. I would also suggest that with a fever you be very careful. If it continues into later tomorrow, call the doctor and see if you don't have an upper respiratory infection. That would be a good bet if you have massive quantities of snottage. Antibiotics at this point in your pregnancy won't hurt either of you, but it will certainly mess you up if you do have an upper resp infection without meds. Something to consider for later on. (I've been there done that and was pregnant too…)

It's so good to hear you have a group of women around you there on whom you can lean while Darren is out. Especially good to hear of your friend Kate! Friends are good to have as you enter into motherhood. Those years of experience are invaluable, believe me.

Now then, you get yourself some rest, even if it's only a few hours at a time. Make your list of things you need to take care of, and for now, just REST!!! Let your body do what it is supposed to do: heal.

Rest easy, Laura…I mean, “Mary.”