That’s right! + if I could put up the sign around my neck, I would!
This mum has been sick on + off for more than a week now, waking up in the wee hours of the night to a slight fever, a little shiver + a burning sensation in my throat that makes swallowing a pain! + it was the most trying days of my mummy-life! Not only was I struggling to feel better, but I also have the little man to look after 24/7, not to mention a number of house chores that won’t simply be driven off by an out of order sign. Imagine taking care of your sick self while trying to keep up with a rambunctious toddler who is constantly beaming with too much energy. I was dosing at one end of the sofa while looking after him play with his matchbox on the other end, late Saturday night {we were just waiting for my sister to arrive as she had to do a quick errand} that I failed to notice he’s deserted his beloved toys in favor of the more appealing screen door {which he can now open successfully}. Glad I awoke in the nick of time. I do not have the strength to imagine what would’ve happened if I didn’t! I actually made a mental note to install additional locks on the screen door somewhere he’d never reach. + made sure Jared has no off-the-playpen playtime while mum was sick!
I am rarely sick so I am not comfortable + familiar with the feeling of being lousy on my toes + the constant nausea {which I have only felt when I was pregnant} + lethargy. + what i despise the most is that uncomfortable feeling of having to drag yourself to do tasks which you normally do, bathing + washing up the little man, for example, turned out to be quite a herculean task when I use to do it with ease all the time! I figured mums should not be allowed to get sick!
Here are a few of my musings, while downing one bitter pill after another to hopefully make me feel better again in no time:
- I am making it one of my personal goals to be healthier + fitter this year
- I am stocking up on the meds + vitamins + will actually take them regularly
- I will be a healthy eater this year with less meat, less junk food + yes to more fruits + veggies!
- I will get all the help that I can to make life easier around the house + I’d probably invest on a washing machine/dryer this year.
- If I can afford it, I’d buy another extra bedding from The White Company, just to make sure I have enough extra for days when I am not up for a laundry task + the sheets are in dire need of replacements, which happens quite often in my household as the little man is prone to throwing up.
- I must exercise!
+ even if it is such a big bummer to have less hugs + kisses from the little man whilst this mum is sick, Jared would still attempt to plant a kiss on mum’s lips to which I’d proffer my cheeks. He was also giving me that infectious smile as if telling me to not worry + that I will get well soon! The look on his face was priceless. Oh, the perks of being a mum 🙂
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So true, Vix! We, moms, oftentimes wish it is us who gets sick rather than our children or anyone in the house. But when we do get sick, it is as if the world stops revolving, we literally drag ourselves up because there’s no other choice or not one is out there to do the tasks only moms can and regularly do. Just one tip that might also work for you, I rarely take medicine, I normally mix honey and calamansi for that burning throat. Praying you get well ASAP!
thank goodness, my throat is cooperating, i have just been to the doctor yesterday + it was confirmed, my tonsil is the culprit!
i am not fond of taking meds either, but since i became a mum it became part of the territory, to prevent those days of falling ill! I’ll try to remember about honey + calamansi. thanks ^_^
I am sick too sis vix:( as in, I am admitted at the hospital right now and i hope makalabas na ako bukas:( hirap pag tayo ang nagkakasakit:(
I know how frustrating it is to be sick especially if you have a little one to look after to. I was also sick the last couple of days but getting better now. I hope you feel better soon too.