“For a while, she considered being ill, but she changed her mind…”
Tove Jansson
Interesting quote there, Spidey. Have you, perchance, spotted the pile of tissues in the bin, and the cold and flu medicines stacked by my bedside?
Yup.
For the first time, in a long while, the lurgy has caught up with me.
I consider myself pretty lucky. I have been in the Early Years setting for a good few years now, and if nothing else, it has been great for building my immune system!
Little kids are notorious for spreading germs.
My class at the end of last half term was proof, with the class depleted by nearly a third, as various bugs spread through Reception class, like wildfire.
I thought that a week away would be a good thing. It would give the children time to rest and recuperate, so they arrived back in class, fit and healthy.
Instead, we had a few still off, having not fully recovered.
Then, after our wonderful weekend away in London last week, I came back home from work on Tuesday to Hubby Dearest, sitting there worried sick. Apparently two or three businesses in Canary Wharf (where we stayed) had sent employees home because someone there may have contracted the Coronavirus after travelling…
Do we worry? How much should we be concerned? We were in the centre of London for three days.
And on Thursday, I awoke to a horrible sore throat, which developed the addition of a constantly dripping nose…
Great.
The lurgy.
But I can’t be off sick. There is too much to do at school!
And we had our class photos on the Friday.
And, I had to be better for yesterday, as we had a planned trip to London (again) to celebrate the 50th birthday of one of my dearest cousin sister in laws.
So I decided – mindset change. I will beat this lurgy.
I got up, dosed myself up for two days, and drank plenty of fluids. Stayed out of the cold, wrapped up warm when I did go out.
And woke on Saturday, not cured, but better.
My voice is rather deep and gravelly at the moment, due to the sore throat, but other than that, I am fine. Functioning normally, and I haven’t had to use a tissue for my nose for over 24 hours result!
See.
You can battle through these things!
So… tell me, how do you deal with being ill?
Have a peaceful Sunday Peeps. And enjoy your week! ❤
But I Smile Anyway... 
Mar 07, 2020 @ 21:07:04
Honestly, since my stroke in 2010, my immune system has over-compensated. I got ill very seldom and have been sick for about 3 days in the last 3-4 years. So, except for the diabetic/stomach problem that’s not an illness, I haven’t had to deal with it.
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Mar 07, 2020 @ 21:20:31
That is lucky for you 🙂
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Mar 07, 2020 @ 21:42:44
Law of Attraction – I simply was not strong enough on the “How” I would earn money without working much and not get sick…
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Mar 07, 2020 @ 21:44:05
🙂
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Mar 03, 2020 @ 02:03:16
Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Mar 02, 2020 @ 08:43:47
Catching the lurgy during busy times is the worst! Hope you feel better this week. 🌸
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Mar 02, 2020 @ 13:01:18
Thank you Eloise, getting there…
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Mar 01, 2020 @ 19:23:01
Same as you Sis, when you are told that you could end up in a wheelchair for the rest of your life you scream bollocks ! And walk 💜keep it up sis positivity 💜
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Mar 01, 2020 @ 20:03:34
You know! 💜
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Mar 01, 2020 @ 20:23:43
Yes indeed 💜
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Mar 01, 2020 @ 16:54:53
I also try to fight illness with home remedies, Ritu, but it rarely works for me. The air conditioning at work usually causes a secondary infection and, I am sure, that not resting isn’t good either.
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Mar 01, 2020 @ 17:09:38
It’s been a busy week back (when isn’t it?) But I’ve created up a lot today, so should be much better by tomorrow 😉😷
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Mar 01, 2020 @ 16:45:59
Keep fighting! Hang in there and get better soon!
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Mar 01, 2020 @ 17:08:36
Thank you, John 💜🤗🤧
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Mar 01, 2020 @ 17:12:43
Review on Wednesday – you’ll need to be well to celebrate!
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Mar 01, 2020 @ 17:50:13
I’m excited!!! Getting my self better especially!!! 🤗💜
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Mar 01, 2020 @ 14:49:56
Poor you Ritu! Keep up with the liquids and stay well. Take care. Hugs xx
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Mar 01, 2020 @ 15:57:43
Thank you Joy. Taking a well earned break this afternoon 💜
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Mar 01, 2020 @ 14:32:56
I’m glad you are feeling better, Ritu. I don’t envy you being near all those carriers.
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Mar 01, 2020 @ 14:37:10
It’s not always fun… But I enjoy it, honest!
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Mar 01, 2020 @ 23:21:08
It shows.
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Mar 02, 2020 @ 06:46:58
🙂
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Mar 01, 2020 @ 14:03:49
Spidey is a really goo Sis-observer and motivator! Isnt he? Lol
Great news, and please dont change your mind again. 😉 Best wishes, Michael
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Mar 01, 2020 @ 14:15:13
Oh, he is, indeed!!!
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Mar 01, 2020 @ 12:37:48
Whew! Glad you’re better, Ritu.
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Mar 01, 2020 @ 13:00:08
Better tgn before, Jennie!
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Mar 01, 2020 @ 13:56:46
That’s a relief. My doctor often calls young children “little Petrie dishes”. 🙂
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Mar 01, 2020 @ 14:14:44
That is a perfect description;!
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Mar 01, 2020 @ 16:59:46
😀
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Mar 01, 2020 @ 10:41:57
I am glad you made a healthy decision, sis. It is amazing what impact our attitude has regarding our health. Happy recovering, sis!
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Mar 01, 2020 @ 10:59:07
Thank-you sus 💜💜💜
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Mar 01, 2020 @ 19:05:33
😘💖💖💖
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Mar 01, 2020 @ 07:15:02
Get well soon….apple cider vinegar with honey in a warm mug of water…sorted…
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Mar 01, 2020 @ 08:38:06
Another nuska to try 😉 thank-you
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Mar 01, 2020 @ 08:40:41
Oh or Haldi wala duud. That sorted my cold out in a jiffy…real desi style
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Mar 01, 2020 @ 08:50:29
Proper desi style!
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Mar 01, 2020 @ 06:32:36
I don’t think I’ve had a touch of a cold since I retired. Whilst children might be champion germ-spreaders, adults who feel they can’t be away from work are just as bad. In my younger days I once had to be sent home from work when I had flu, so I can’t judge too harshly.
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Mar 01, 2020 @ 05:32:20
Hope you fully recover soon, Ritu.
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Mar 01, 2020 @ 08:37:33
Thank you Colin. Slow and steady 💜
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