I am also 8 weeks and saw my doctor Friday. He gave me a list of "medications in pregnancy". For colds it lists: sudafed, actifed, zyrtec, Tylenol cold, vitamin c, chlortrimaton, and increasing fluids... For cough: plain robitussin & cough drops... Benadryl is on the list under insomnia or itching... If you're Leary about any of these (as the list surprised me as well) I would reccomend checking with your doctor. Good luck and I hope you feel better soon!!