Alis girls Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Its seems as soon as they go back to school they sucumb to some bug or other. ES 14 was sent home from school yesterday the youngest 9 is snotty and miserable. So both off sick. I'm a working mum so doublely difficult. One is on sofa and other upstairs. Strict instructions on no PS3 - telly only - lots of fruit and no fighting - some hope. Seems to be a competiton with mine on whose temperatuure is higher or whose snot is greener . Me well I'm snotty and tired but will soldier on to work like all we mums do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 I hope that you all feel better soon. My DS got a horrible cold on the first week back, the rest of us caught it but it wasn't too bad, no one except OH has had a day off yet, but we have had a few miserable days. I am impressed that YD has got through 3.5 weeks at her new secondary school without bringing home anything nasty. There have been tummy bugs and colds running rife in yr 7. Her school takes it's pupils from a 25 mile + radius so they normally get all that's going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenNutter Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Just picked ES up from school feeling ill. I am working from home as I have had a nasty virus with stomach cramps and shivery achy flu-like symptoms since Saturday. Feel like chewed string, but as you say, just soldiering on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Jane Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 My DD has been at uni for one week and has what they call 'Freshers Flu'. She is battling on - good girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 I went back to work after 12 weeks off recovering from surgery, and caught a cold off my new boss! After 4 days of a sore throat realised I had just made litres and litres of elderberry cordial so started drinking that. Cold went with a whimper and never developed into anything more than a sniffle, thankfully! I'm still drinking the elderberry cordial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Just picked ES up from school feeling ill. I am working from home as I have had a nasty virus with stomach cramps and shivery achy flu-like symptoms since Saturday. Feel like chewed string, but as you say, just soldiering on! Yep,thats doing the rounds here too. Daughter was complaining about feeling like pants yesterday & her boyfriend has had the same bug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 My DD has been at uni for one week and has what they call 'Freshers Flu'. She is battling on - good girl. Tell her to take some multivitamins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 I've gone down with a cold too. Started out with a sore throat, then a runny nose and lots of sneezing and now it's more of a head cold...not fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 ES in bed after not sleeping at all last night and has the shivers and shakes and feels washed out. Can't wait to catch it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted September 29, 2010 Author Share Posted September 29, 2010 Well survived another day - throroughly fed up as my boss at work whose pregnant was in nit picking mode and I felt like telling her to take a long walk off a short cliff - cant remember if I was a pain when preggers. Now on second job and feel shattered - hope you are all feeling better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Woke up 2 days ago with a cheese grater throat! Now have the sniffles and a quick check revealed white spots on my tonsils Am in Sweden at the moment and it is freeing here. Home tomorrow and then off again for another night away. Just want my duvet and a log fire. Lemsips are going down nicely! Hope everyone is feeling better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Him Indoors and I had a flu like thingy about 10 days ago. The worst bit was over quite quickly, but we have both been left with hacking coughs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Get better soon everyone. Every day when I pick up Bogwoppit from nursery there seem to be more and more snotty noses around...just a matter of time before we all get something....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 I think that the first post sums up this time of year - they go back to school and then it is one thing after another until about March. DS got man flu the weekend before last. He felt shattered for a while but did go to school on the Monday. All last week the teachers have been telling him to die a little more quietly as his cough has been horrendous. I have been surprised that I haven't been called in to take him home. He feels better in himself but keeps hacking away. I had a cold all last week but it hasn't been too bad. DD has managed to avoid that but she got a mozzie bite on her back which was just where her waistband rubs against her skin. It has since become infected and I am pretty certain that it has turned into impetigo. The doctor has given her some cream but it is looking really nasty. Roll on spring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 I have a rather awful mucas cough, but feel fine. It's irritating though, as I keep waking up coughing, and am getting on peoples nerves in work as I keep coughing. Weird thing though, the coughing has made my teeth hurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Rosie and I alternated a bad cold a couple of weeks back. She's been left with a bit of a cough, but is otherwise OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Two of my three and myself were poorly a few days into the start of the new term. Sore throats, headaches, feeling sick, and a cold. I still have a snuffly nose, so not sure what that's all about! I just love how schools are a breeding ground for all sorts of lovely new germs and illnesses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Well, we have fun & games her tonight. My eldest was fine,laughing & happy. Within the space of a half hour,she is clammy,pale, hot & shivering,has up-chucked,has a screaming headache & can't focus her eyes properly. it looks like 'proper' flu to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Take care I hope you all feel better soon. Just keep an eye on your daughter Sarah, because bugs like salmonella can mimic flu, as can other nasty tummy bugs. Hugs to all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Spent all day yesterday in the rain with son and horse (last event though hurrah !) and feel really pants this am - headachy and snuffly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 I've just got over a chest infection and not being able to hear properly for nearly 2 weeks. Every time i get any sort of cold like thing i seem to get blocked tubes and can't hear. It' s so frustrating. Anti b's, ear drops and steam seemed to have cleared everything now, although i am still getting headaches and mild sinus pain. Seems there are lots of nasty bugs about. Look after yourselves everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted September 30, 2010 Author Share Posted September 30, 2010 Hope everyone is on the mend. Booked sons into Docs as they are asthmatic and suffer badly when colds etc strike, little un is complaining of ear ache and is calpoled and nurofened to the hilt. hes grumpy and loving one min and next hates me. I went back to bed this am - so unlike me. Just hope OH doesnt get it as hes had pneumonia in past and was very ill. Get well soon everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGirlsMum Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 We seem to have a sickness bug here it's rife at school. Youngest threw up at Brownies last Wednesday then absolutely fine, eldest performed Monday after school then hubby topped the lot he threw up at work on estuary over the side of the boat but he managed to lean on the transmit button on his VHF radio whilst leaning over the side and transmitted his episode over the radio waves to all listening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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chickenNutter Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Just picked ES up from school feeling ill. I am working from home as I have had a nasty virus with stomach cramps and shivery achy flu-like symptoms since Saturday. Feel like chewed string, but as you say, just soldiering on! Yep,thats doing the rounds here too. Daughter was complaining about feeling like pants yesterday & her boyfriend has had the same bug. How long does it go on for Cinnamon? I'm on day 6 now, and feeling no better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
