Oh I feel for you. The sleep deprivation alone is enough to kill a person (I have definitly been there). When my son was 3 months old I returned to work. It was a nightmare. He too seemed to catch everything from everyone. We were very fortunate to have the option of me staying home for a while and since then he has been much, much healthier. I don't think it is the CAH - I just think some kids are more susceptible to whatever goes through the daycare. My sisters two sons are constantly sick. I don't know your situation at all, and I know we all have to do what is necessary for our families as a whole, but are there ant other options for you re: daycare? (can you switch to a smaller daycare? find a single provider with fewer kids?, stay at home?) RE: the echinecea. I swear by it. I just tried it this winter and have noticed a big difference. I buy the drops because I heard they work better than any other form. When I notice a cold coming on I put a few drops in a little water several times a day. The cold never really takes and I have been really healthy all winter. I haven't had the guts to give any to my son yet. He has been pretty healthy this winter so far and I am always scared about giving him anything (silly I know). RE: the bones. Someone about six months ago had a posting about brittle bones. I think it was because the steroids can inhibit the absorbtion of calcium. I believe it was a topic at last summer's MAGIC convention. I was very interested in the post at the time and sent back a request for more info but didn't hear back. My son's dr.s have all said that if the steroids are given in replacement doses they shouldn't have a negative effect on bones. RE: the stress dose. We also were told to double for a day (3 doses) then go back to regular dose. I have also heard not to double too much because it can then begin to inhibit the bodies ability to fight off illness. (maybe the body gets used to too much hydrocortisone and begins to depend on it). SORRY FOR THE LONG POST! hope some of this helps.