And damn the person who gave it me. I know that's not fair and I'm sure
they didn't do it on purpose, whoever it was. But I've had it all over
the weekend and a cough to go with it. Now I don't care about the
suffering to me at all but it caused me to renege on my first full
babysitting session afternoon with my granddaughter. I spoke with our
son over the phone and he agreed, too risky at this age (the baby's not
mine), unknown virus a small hassle to me but potentially several days
of discomfort for a little one, so that was that.
I got some stuff from the pharmacy but it didn't do much, I really want
something to stop the fits of coughing which, once they start from just a
tiny tickle, seem to go on for ages. If it isn't improving by Monday
I'll see the doc, maybe antibiotics needed. P wasn't amused, he said
he'd go over and babysit (Haha, I can imagine him with a real nasty
nappy), I'm not sure whether he'd really thought that through but anyway
I told him that even though he wasn't showing symptoms he could be
carrying so that was no-go.
I tried honey, in warm lemonade and neat off a spoon, that's what they
put in cough linctus I believe, to no avail. P had his own crude
suggestion as to what might be good for my throat, he was only trying to
cheer me up but it made me laugh and that brought on more coughing so I
told him to stop. It's not a cold or flu, no aches or shakes, P
observed, so if it persisted as I'm not feeling actually physically ill,
he said he would spank me and see if that helped. I knew he was joking
again but I turned it down anyway because I thought it would bring on
coughing.
I shall make up for it when this has gone, I'll tell son and dil to go out for a
meal later in the week, in fact I'll offer to pay for it! Then get a
babysitting evening instead:) Maybe.
Have a good week.
Ronnie
xx
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15 comments:
I'm sorry you're sick, Ronnie, especially because you need Grandma time with your new little one! I can imagine what kind of help P offered for your throat as Storm has said he has a special lozenge and something to help coat my throat when I am sick, too! ACK! I often take Mucinex for those bad coughs... also called something like Guifenisen...... don't know if you have that over the counter there, but I bet you do as your meds are better there than they are here in the states. Hope you feel better soon! Hugs! Windy
Hi Ronnie,
Goodness, unheard of for you to turn down a spanking! I'm so sorry you are sick, and even more so that you missed out on Grandma time. I think I can guess the kind of help P offered too lol.
I really hope it clears soon.
Hugs
Roz
I know the feeling Ronnie. We suppose to take our granddaughter to the movie Friday. We were all up for it. We were together the night before and she was hinting for us to take her to see a movie because she was out of school. She was fine except for a cough now and then. My daughter calls Friday morning and said she was up all night with her and had to stay home from work because our granddaughter was so sick. Our granddaughter calls us Saturday morning and said she was fine and wanted to go to the movies. Ha-ha-ha kids... Sorry, you missed out on babysitting. A newborn is the best time to babysit a grandchild. They are so easy to feed. Pop a bottle or nipple in their mouth and watch them feast. You just have to watch out for that spit-up reflex afterward. They look just at you and not a Samsung cell phone screen. They don't talk back to you because all they can do is cry, cry and cry some more. You don't have to yell stop running in the house, because they can't even crawl yet And you don't have to take them to the bathroom and watch them use the toilet. Just change a wet foul odor diaper and they are ready to go... 😉 We shall be in your place in a couple of months ourselves. (Youngest daughter first) After ten years we have to start all over breaking in another grandchild...... Our first grandchild I said I was too young to become a grandfather. Eighteen years later I say, I'm getting too old for this sh..😉
peace out grandma!
1ManView
So sorry, Ronnie, that you are sick. I heard about the first case of flu among our acquaintances on Saturday. The season is upon us. But that it nixed your Grandma time, is awful. Hope you feel better soon.
Irish Remedy - Before bed, cover your throat with Vicks Vaporub. Then take an old kitchen towel and wrap it around your neck and pin it. It really helps. A shot of whiskey is also recommended.
Hugs Across the Pond,
Ella
Aww, I'm sorry you missed your chance but there will be many more to come. The meal out sounds liek a fine idea.
Hugs,
Hermione
I'm sure a red sore bottom would take your mind off your sore throat ;)
Sorry you missed out on a night with the baby, but best to be cautious.
I found this cough recipe online and it actually worked. A ripe banana mashed up in 1 cup of water, add 2 tbsp of honey.
Get better soon.
I'm so sorry! I know how much you wanted to babysit - I can feel it. I remember the first time I left LJ with my parents. I didn't want to take advantage of them. When I came to pick him up I told them that I'd heard the going rate for babysitting was $5 an hour. My dad said that sounded fair and held out a ten dollar bill.
Awww, Ronnie! I'm so sorry that you are feeling poorly! You must be down, as it is unlike you to turn down a spanking. You are a master at coming up with ways to get spankings! Very clever!
You were right about postponing being with you sweet granddaughter. Their tiny immune systems are not up for fighting germs. I wish you a speedy, speedy recovery. Soon you will be holding that adorable little bundle of joy in your arms. Feel good! Many hugs,
❤️Katie xoxo
Sorry you’re under the weather, Ronnie. It must be a really bad cough for you to refuse a spanking! Hope you’ll be fit enough for cuddles with your granddaughter soon.
Rosie xx
We know for sure when Ronnie turns down a spanking, she is definitely sick! ... Sorry to hear you missed out on an evening of Gram time, Ronnie. Hope you can make a date later in the week. ... nj ... xx
Hopefully you will be better soon, and that you can get back to the things that you love. Imagine, now you have an iou spanking and mouth massage from P usable anytime you are well. However, that is most likely always available.
Bottoms up
Red
Oh no, it sucks being sick. Doc just gave me antibiotics. I feel for you. And having to miss the baby. :( Though I'm sure the parents are glad you waited, but it still sucks you missed out on this time. Hoping you are better soon.
EsMay
Windy - Sometimes that type of sweet works wonders:) I'll look out for those medicines if the latest one I take doesn't work. Thanks.
Roz - Thanks. Once the coughing start it doesn't stop for ages so I know lying across P's lap would set it off.
1ManView - Congratulations. Definitely easy when they are babies. Thanks.
Ella - Thanks. Remedy we sometimes use - warm lemonade, lemons and a shot of whisky before bed. I haven't used the vaporub this time.
Hermione - Thanks. I know there will but this cough and throat is going on too long.
QBuzz - I'm thinking about that myself but it's the cough now. Thanks.
SG - That's an interesting recipe, might try it. Love bananas and honey.
PK - I love that story. Thanks.j
Katie - Thanks. I wish it was gone so I could go and visit.
Rosie - Thanks. The cough is really bad once it starts and I can go on coughing for ages.
NJ- I'll definitely make up for it. Thanks.
Red - Thanks. At least I wont need to remind him that I need a spanking as he's already mentioned it. Thanks.
EsMay - It was for the best not babysitting. Thanks.
Love,
Ronnie
xx
I missed this post :( I have been under the weather since Friday and didn't have the brain power to read anything.......
I am sorry you missed a chance to babysit ..... but you know you did the right thing not exposing the newbie to big bad germs!! And trust me you will have lots of babysitting time in the future :) :)
How are you feeling now??? better I hope..... it's miserable to be sick :(
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