Thanks for your well wishes! It was nice of Beth to ask you to send me get well messages. I sure appreciated them, this has been a rough week.
Last week, Sugarwings had a little tummy ache and didn't eat for a couple of days. So, of course, I cuddled, coddled, and kissed her better. Friday night, her little bug bit me and by then, it was like one of those bugs from 1950s horror movies. Remember the attack of the giant mutant bugs that had been zapped with radiation?
Since we've had a grand baby around, the whole family has had one thing after another. We say that her poison kisses are so sweet, we just can't resist, even when she drags home one germ after another. Seems like she catches everything going around (then gives it to us!). Probably because she is one of those kids who are always putting everything in their mouths.
Please forgive me if I don't return comments right now, I'm still feeling a bit droopy.
But I am much better than I was a few days ago, when that mutant bug sent me to the ER all dehydrated and weak. They pumped a few bags of IV fluid into me, and filled me with anti nausea medication and sent me home to recover.
Yes, I'm a mom, so I know that fluids are important when someone is ill, and I never let my kid's cups go empty when they were laid out with a fever. But somehow, I forgot about doing that for myself. I just didn't care, all I wanted to do was sleep and have everyone stay far away from me.
So much for my much anticipated weekend all alone with nothing to do but play in the studio and get my house ready for the photo shoot that Carol and I were doing! A weekend all alone is not quite the same when you get to the point that every time you force yourself to face getting out of bed to lurch to the bathroom, you fall flat on your face.
My sweet boys came by to check on me, but of course, I just kept telling them that I just wanted to sleep. Adam made herbal tea and rented a movie for me then sat to keep me company while watching it. Ryan fed the dogs and brought in the mail and kept asking if I needed anything. My sister-in-law and niece came by to bring me a bottle of vitamin water. I should have opened it and drank it, but just couldn't stand the thought. Then, my husband flew home early from his business trip and brought rose and made broth. He wouldn't take no for an answer when I refused the broth.
Twinkle never once left my side. If I didn't already love that dog to pieces, she sure won my heart this week. Every time that I landed on the floor, she was right there licking my face and crying. Not that I like to have my face licked by a dog, but I knew she was doing it out of love.
I don't know how anyone can get through any kind of flu or cold without a warm, furry friend by your side. Of course, we have a fenced in yard and a doggy door, so she didn't need to be walked or taken out, that might have not been so pleasant otherwise.
Anyway, today I woke up feeling bright and shiny and raring to go. I had plans a mile long, packages to send, emails to get caught up on, projects to make for the photo shoot that I rescheduled for tomorrow.
But, after taking a look at my house and realizing just how much work it would take to make it picture perfect, and cooking breakfast for Sugarwings, I felt like I hit a brick wall. Sweet Carol and I will reschedule again for next week and Sugarwings and I will curl up with some movies. Its her turn to cuddle and coddle me back to health!
Too bad, these roses would have been wonderful for the shoot.
Tomorrow will be my day to be in the pink again! Everything else can wait till then.
Sounds like you had really good care ~ Happy to hear you are back on the road to wellness. More wishes to feel better. ~ Rebecca
Oh my goodness Karla, it sounds like you had such a terrible virus! I am so sorry you were so sick 🙁 But I am relieved you had so many loving people to check on you!! I think stomach illnesses are just the worst of any 🙁 I hope you are all better by tomorrow!!
Glad you’re feeling better, but keep those liquids flowing!
Good that you are on the mend Karla, I told you the one spoon of german glass glitter never fails! We are enjoying the roses so you didn’t buy them in vain! Wishing you the best!
Glad you are better, I have been under that kind of attack.
I am glad you went to the ER to get re-hydrated, sometimes
the virus, takes so much out of you, whether you drink a lot or not.
I know you will be in the pink, soon!
Get Well Soon!
so glad you are feeling better.
Oh Karla, I know just how you felt – I had “it” 2 weeks ago! Ugh, not fun at all.
So glad that you are on the road to recovery enjoy the ride!
Leann
Glad you’re doing better and you did the wise thing rescheduling the shoot for next week. If you do too much to soon you could have a relapse and that would be bad. I knowI did that when I had bronchitis and ended up with pneumonia….what was I thinking??? Any way glad yo’re on the road to recovery. Get better and STAY better!!
Sandy
So glad you’re on the mend! And I’m sure your little Sugarwings will be glad to nurse you back to health…all that fussing, it’s a girl thing. 🙂 And Twinkle staying by your side is too, too sweet (we have a kitty like that) it’s SO endearing! Keep feeling better!
i’m glad that you are feeling better today Karla!!! it must be all of the wonderful care givers who nursed you back to health:)
I’m glad you’re feeling better!
Glad you are better! A little Sugarwings snuggle time as medicine and you should be right as rain in no time!
Oh Karla! I am so sorry you were so sick! I really hope you feel better soon!\Jenny
Do Feel better!
Ya gotta take care of yourself!
Karla,
I am so glad to see you back again and I am so glad to here you rescheduled your photo shoots. We don’t want you to have a reprise of this one. I was worried when I heard you went to the hospital but dear Beth wrote and told me you were outpatient for IV’s.
Just take care of you and relax with Sugarwings and Twinkle and soon all will be well!
Hugs,
Suz
feel better karla!
Karla, I am so sorry you are so sick! That sounds pretty miserable! Well, I guess a little forced rest does us all some good sometimes. My husband seems to be coming down with something…I sure hope he doesn’t get that bad! It is EVER so wonderful to have a puppy take care of you, though! They are the only ones willing to sleep as much as you are! HA! I hope you are up and running again soon!
So very happy you are feeling better! Don’t push yourself… takes time to really get going again.
Take care.
Ruth 😉
So glad to hear you are on the mend…and glad that you had a furry companion throughout your illness – they are the greatest!
Here’s to you feeling 100%!
Rochelle
I wondered where you were, Sweet Karla! Isn’t it terrible that we don’t take care of ourselves with fluids and all? But when you are that sick, you just don’t care. Tomorrow will be better, thank goodness you are taking it easy today. Very Sensible!!! Your Friend, Bobbi
Take care and get better!
Diane
glad you are feeling better those roses are gorgeous!!! twinkle is so sweet. Bethany has something for twinkle on tuesday 🙂 See you next week I’m planning some good eats as we speak!
You poor thing. Sorry sorry you got such a tough bug. And sorry you missed out on a weekend alone. To some that might not sound that great but I understand. Alone time is a rare thing and can be cherished if used right. Hope you feel better soon.
So glad you are feeling better!! That must have been rough!
Karla amor, I hope your feeling better each day..I think as mamas we forget to do for ourselves what we do for our loved ones when they are not feeling good 🙁 Take care of yourself, get those liquids in…taking your advice..I called my husband and had him pick me up and inhaler…haven’t needed it in years but this cough keeps leavin me breathless..literally 🙂 Beautiful roses and fyi…my kids are 19 & 13 and they still are sweet enough to bring everything that can be caught home to me…ahhh to be loved so by one’s children 😉 feel better amor 🙂 Rose
Sounds like you have had a rough trot Karla. Hopefully well on the mend now.
Take care.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
Glad to hear you’re better and on the mend!
Oh sweetie, I hope you are full of energy and in the pink tomorrow. those babie kisses sure are deadly. But, who can resist kissing a sick little sweetie?
I’m glad you’re feeling much better now!! But still, you rest up and take it easy for just a couple more days!! What a sweetie Twinkle is 🙂 Give her a hug and kiss from me!!
you have to take care of yourself before you can take care of anyone else! But we never listen to that do we? So glad you’re on the tail end of the poison kisses flu…..Don’t over do it getting ready for that photo shoot!
oh dear.. am sorry to hear that you got hit by the bug.. I think now is the season for this bug.. not only at your shore but at my shore too.. at the other side of the world..
nonetheless glad to know that you are on the road of recovery.. especially when you have all the love ones around to take care of you.. sometimes, we do need this bug, just to get pampered and to know that you are loved! hehehehe.. welp just my two cents thoughts!
anyway, get well soon dear Karla.. and take care..
warm wishes
fitty
awww… thank goodness for Sugarwings and Twinkle, the little nursies!
get better!!
OH, it does sound like a bad bug! I hope you are feeling better soon! My grandchildren seem to always be picking up everything and spreading it around, too!
sending you blessings and sunshine! don’t do too much, to quickly.
Karla, so sorry to hear you’ve been so sick. Glad you’re back on the mend!
Dear KARLA: I’m sorry you were sick. I HOPE you feel better soon.
best regards,
Wanda C.
Karla,
You’re right — everything can wait. You take care of yourself and get well. I received my beautiful little Charlottes and love them. Thank you!
Deborah
karla,
yikes!!! sooo glad you’re feeling better!!!
love the charlottes!!!
meleen
Oh, Karla! I had no idea you were sick, but I’m glad you’re feeling better.
~elaine~
Hi Karla,
I am so glad that you are on the road to recovery.
Please rest and take care.
Hugs,
Janis
So glad you are better — everyone just about that I know was having this a few weeks ago – Including all my family — Blessings — Kathy – ga ♥
Boy, you miss a couple days of reading and look what you miss! I just came from Beth, only to find you are now much improved. Well, that’s good news. Now, you and your pet therapist just stay healthy!
Karla, so sorry you were that sick, its no fun i had the IVs once but my question is how do you stay hydrated when even water makes you sick. its funny now but not at the time. at least you had puppy to keep you company, they are a joy. get well. hugs JoAnn S
Oh! I didn’t know you were so sick! I am so sorry you had to go thru that..glad you’re on the mend,tho.
Get well soon!
Blessings,
Myrna
Morning Karla…been soooo busy with all my Canadian relatives…all good..so sorry to hear your down with the dreaded lurgie….take care of your self..Lorraine
Glad you’re feeling better! You sound just like me forgetting to take care of yourself. Good thing my hubby is a nag or I’d probably wind up in the ER too.
How sweet of Twinkles to be so concerned. My shih- tzu Gizzy, that I lost last April, was that way too. I always told people that he was the most considerate, thoughtful, caring dog I had ever known & they looked at me like “You’re talking about a dog.” But I bet you understand, huh? ;o)
I’ve only just heard that you’ve been so ill, Karla. I’m relieved to know that you are feeling better. Take good care of yourself, and know that I’m sending good thoughts your way.
Bless your heart! I am so sorry that you got sick Karla!
I hope you are ALL better now and feeling as beautiful as you look.
Big (((((((hugs))))))))
Kim
So sorry to hear you’ve been sick! No fun. Hopefully Sugarwings will soon run out of sick-bug things to catch and pass on.
Three cheers for Twinkle and family sticking by your side when you needed it most, even when you didn’t want them!