String's Atkin's Journal (Please Comment)

[sharoncity]

Beth - for you my friend. I am so sorry you have so much *stuff* being thrown at you these days! I am sending mega doses of healing for you and Katie! I hope you are back to feeling better in no time. Get plenty of rest today and drink those fluids!!!

Hopefully Won will step up to the plate on his own tonight with dinner since you aren't feeling well. But, yeah, it probably is time for that *talk*.

We've all had to hold our kids down at one point or another. My DS was 7 weeks old when he needed a spinal tap due to Meningitis! And I've had to hold DD down even for a simple throat culture! So don't let it get to you. You did what needed to be done and Katie will soon forget all about it.

Take it easy on yourself and allow yourself the break you need so that you aren't still sick 3 weeks from now!!!

TTFN-
Sharon

 

[Strings]

Well, at least we have a diagnosis. Katie has hand-foot-and mouth. The ulcers finally popped last night. It is not a big deal, She should stop being contagious by Saturday. I don't know if this is what I have or something else. We'll see if I pop any ulcers. I of course never had chicken pox as a kid, so I might also not have had this. I'll aks my mom tonight. Looks like lots of SF jello for us!

I waited about an hour to vote. I am actually happy about this. It means that people are voting. Turns out Won doesn't work today, so I could have gone at anytime. Doh!

the boards are incredibly slow today. I am hoping they speed up later, so I can get to journals.

Beth

 

[vald1977]

Hugs for you Beth. It's always nice to know what our kids have isn't it? I'm the type who will imagine the worst possible scenario. Please take it easy today and since Won is home let him wait on you and Katie . You and she can bundle up on the couch and watch some Disney movies like the you are.

I just said a prayer that both of you will be feeling better very soon.

 

[Tera]

Wow Beth... Finally caught up on your journal and you have so much going on. I hope Katie feels better soon and you need to take care of yourself. Get that "D"H of yours to help you out.

 

[wilderness01]

Hope you both are feeling better soon. I'm sure you'll give lots of TLC to Katie. You're a good mom Beth. I also had to hold my daughter down at 3 for stitches to her face. I also felt guilty but you will forgive yourself as I did me. Won needs to step up to the plate and relieve you of some of your chores. I don't want you getting sicker because your are trying to do too many things. Working nights alone I believe lowers your immune system because you are not sleeping when you should be......maybe you need to point that out to him again. Take care and I hope you both mend quickly.

 

[geetey]

Beth

I hope things start turning around for you soon, Beth. Take some time to just chill and relax. Even if your dh won't help, just let it go and enjoy those movies and nap time. Some *me* time always makes a person feel better.

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Beth,

My friend... I posted in my journal that Calgon could take me away.... would you like to come too? I'll send the vehicle over now.....:space: . We'll have them take us to the Grand Floridian Spa for a day of pampering. Beth and Tracy at the House of Mouse.... Sounds like a great plan to me!!!

Seriously my friend, please take it easy this week. You have had so much thrown at you this year and you have handled it with strength and grace. Now, it's time to take extra special care of you.

I am saying prayers for you, Katie, and for your talk with Won tonight. Take it easy, okay?

Tracy

 

[LAinSEA]

Oh my! I've never heard of the hand, foot and mouth thing! Oh, and I got chicken pox twice - once in kindergarten and then as a 14 year old. The kids I was babysitting all were down with it and my folks thought that I couldn't possibly get it again. Wrong...seems there is a chance I'd get again if exposed.

I do hope you and Katie are starting to feel better. It's a bummer to miss the Trick or Treating. I'm glad you got some good deals on the princess costumes to play dress up. Katie should really enjoy those.

We voted absentee at home and then ran the ballots up to the precinct. DH said the line was around the gym and almost out the door at the elementary school gym and this was around noon. I'm proud of anyone who would stand in line!

-Laurie

 

[septbride2002]

Sending lots of and for a fast recovery for both of you!

~Amanda

 

[Princess Michelle]

Beth, I'm so sorry that you and Katie are not feeling well. I hope that you mend quickly! Praying for you.

 

[Strings]

Hi All,

I'm trying a new diet. The tea and SF jello diet. Katie is feeling much better, she is bouncing around. I feel ok, but my throat is sore and I have ulcers on my feet and in my mouth. Definately an odd thing.

I didn't talk with DH last night. He was just to wound up about the election. Actually, I was too. I ended up cleaning all 3 bathrooms to burn off the nervous energy.

Plan for the day is the moviefest/pajama party we didn't have yesterday and a nap. katie love the idea of staying in her pjs all day. I consented, but only after I showered. I can't stand not showering.

I am actually afraid to go to the Community Board today. I have to say that I am glad that the election is over bacause it was so nasty over there. I am hoping things will get back to normal.

Have a good one,
Beth

 

[wilderness01]

Sorry you are still feeling under the weather. A lazy day is just what you need. You also need to stop cleaning, extra energy or not. You need to heal and rest. Plus, what incentive will Won have to help you at all if you always get to it first? Men get that really fast and run with it so to speak. Take care of you and Katie today.

I will give you the inside scoop about MVMCP after we return.

 

[DoeWDW]

A relaxing pajama day at Beth's house - sounds heavenly! Enjoy it, Beth - you certainly deserve it!! Some TLC is in order for you and Katie!

The CB HAS been ugly lately - I too am hoping things will calm down over there. I'm so glad the election is over with! Let's hope it doesn't drag out like the 2000 election did. Declare the winner and let's move on.

 

[lulu201]

Hi, Beth. I LOVE a pajama day, even if I don't shower!:
I hope you and Katie are feeling better soon. Umm, do you think you have hand, foot, and mouth disease? I think it's from the Coxecki virus (or something like that?). It just made a run through the preschool I teach at. . .just a thought.

GET WELL SOON!

Love,
Erin

Please promise me you won't lift and finger and will let Won do EVERYTHING tonight!!!!!!

 

[geetey]

You didn't nap?!?! Shame on you!

I live to nap.... er.... I mean I love to nap! Okay - so both statements are true.

Please snuggle down and take care of yourself. You need it and you deserve it! I "make" a mean dial out dinner. Shall I call and have something sent over?

 

[Strings]

Hi all,

The day was pretty good. I didn't do anything but hang out. I finished the book I have been working on for a month.I even managed to eat.
B: Jello and tea.
L: Tea and melted cheese. (I know. I'm just glad DH has to do the dishes. )
S: More jello
D: Scrambled eggs.

Erin, we do have hand, foot, and mouth disease. Leave it to me to get a kids disease.

Katie wouldn't nap for anything. She is feeling better, but she is still contagious. She is definately stir crazy. I am going to be in bed by 8PM. I PROMISE!

Thanks for all the pixie dust. I am in much better spirits.

Beth

 

[lulu201]

How's it going today, Beth? I hope you're all feeling better and some is shining on you.

Hmmm, Katie is "stir crazy," eh? Something tells me she gets her energetic get-up-and-go from her mommy!

Get some healing rest today.

Erin

 

[Strings]

I am feeling much better today, but I am still contagious, so it is another day at home. I am working on laundry. Of course in oreder to take the laundry downstairs, I had to put away the laundry from last week.

Katie is being a good girl. I am surprised that she isn't more whingey. She hates being cooped up. Thankfully she is currently occupied with a computer game.

We have no choice but to go out tomorrow. We are almost out of food. I am out of Jello .

I am not going to do any exercise until I feel better. I am not sure what I will do about work. If the ulcers are gone, I am no longer contagious, but I really don't want to push myself right now. I may just call off for the entire weekend. We'll see.

Breakfast: warmed milk with sf vanilla syrup.
Lunch: Scrambled eggs with cheese.
Dinner: ? No idea.I think I'll make bbq chicken, broccoli, and salad for Won and Kate. I'll see what I feel like eating.

I hope everyone has a good day.
Beth

 

[geetey]

Wellllllllll, I know what I would do, but I haven't always been considered a good influence either. In college, we called in 'punting'. I think you need to punt work this weekend to rest and fully recuperate!

coming your way!

 

[wilderness01]

I hope you stay home from work Beth. If your job is like mine, they have no mercy and will give you a heavy assignment. I don't even say that with any malace, sometimes it just can't be helped. You are a strong nurse so they will give you a heavy load. Take care of you this weekend and don't worry about your job. It's funny, I went to work last night and floated AGAIN! Anyway, when I explained my assignment last week to the charge nurse she was miffed. I was dumped on and now the people in charge will be talked to. That made me feel better about what happened even though it didn't change it.

Take care of yourself.