Alis girls Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 My little one (10) ok not so little but hes my baby - woke up yesterday with a very high temp. Not been vomiting - just looks grey and miserable. Main thing is getting fluid down him - hes had water, tea and Schloer. he feels hungry but mouth is yucky. Years ago if Downtown is too be believed he would have been pumped with Beef Tea or broth - neither of which I think I could stomach when I wasnt ill. Hes had homemade soup and crackers and tea and biccies. I can remember when I had measles I lived on beans on toast and tinned mandarin oranges when I had tonsilitis. Amazing on how times change - wondered what other mums give their family when they are ill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Poor thing, hope he feels better soon. Ice lollies sometimes do the trick around here. And sometimes a bowl of cereal but I think you have to fancy that when you're ill otherwise milk can make you feel a bit more yucky. Another drink that seems to hit the spot is squash made with sparkling water. You get the refreshing fizz but not the sickly sweet lemonade taste. The only comfort food I seem to fancy when off colour is a crisp sandwich! Xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 When I have had tonsilitis the only thing I can eat is very soft wheatabix. Digestive biscuits are great when sickness is easing, they give you a sugar boost and line your stomach. Otherwise anything warm and comforting cooked ny someone else. Hope that your youngster is soon feeling better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skillick Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Dippy eggs (soft boiled eggs) and soldiers or cheesy scrambled eggs were always a favourite when my daughters were feeling poorly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowberry Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 When I was a kid & ill, we were only allowed dry toast & cooled boiled water When my daughter has tonsollitis she lives on ice lollies. Plain pasta always goes down well too. There is something about fizzy water that helps too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 When I was little and feeling poorly, I used to like hot orange squash to drink and peas and carrots with gravy to eat. Nowadays I'm still partial to a glass of hot orange squash if I'm feeling under the weather! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Hot orange squash fan here too. Also tea and toast. Flat coke for upset tums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Hot Ribena for me ( can't stand orange squash ) and my Mum used to make us veggie stew and dumplings for tea with a dollop of HP sauce on top.....Yummy Hope your son is soon feeling better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Hot 'beena is good too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 as children, we would eat Heinz tomato soup when poorly. My boys wanted hot lemon squash (homemade) and toast or crackers . We knew they were on the mend when they requested chips!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 thanks - hes had a boiled egg and soldiers - I am so glad I am past toddler and baby stage when high temps meant oodles of washing as they always puked up. Thanks for good wishes. Has anyone noticed the viruses going round this winter seem to last forever. Many pts and friends have complained of coughing for nearly a month. Need some could weather to kill off bugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 I was ill a lot as a child, and frequently had tonsillitis/sore throat. I used to ask for a tin of babyfood - Heinz Tomato, Macaroni and Cheese was a favourite, I remember. Everything else was too scratchy. Now, if I'm feeling a bit under the weather, there is no substitute for Heinz Tomato Soup, with a slice of white bread - makes everything feel better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 I had Heinz tomato soup for lunch ealier this week when I was feeling a bit under the weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 I used to have Heinz tomato soup and white bread too when ill. Strange world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I tend to go for pea and ham soup when I feel poorly ( otherwise known in my family as Umpa soup after my Dad who makes vast pans of the stuff) LMW prefers Tomato and basil soup ( and it has to be the fresh stuff not tinned). As for your little one I would give him what he fancied ( within reason - spicy food would not be a good idea). I always go with a little of what you fancy does you good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
