Under the Weather

I hate to be a complainer, but here goes anyway. So, please forgive me if I sound like a broken record….but what does it take to keep yourself well as a mom?

I found out yesterday I have strep throat, and this time, I caught it from our nanny. Now, don’t get me wrong. I am grateful to have a nanny, but unfortunately, she isn’t great about taking care of herself, and I’m often walking around the house spraying Lysol. But, this time, it didn’t work, so now I’m on antibiotic, and feeling rotten.

This caps off an already super sickly season at our home, including colds, pink eye and the stomach flu. I can’t even think of the last time we have all been totally well. And, we take vitamins.

Someone said to me that it’s because the weather in NY hasn’t been consistently cold, enabling germs and various viral strains to circulate freely. I, personally, have no clue….but I am tired of being ill….and I’m not a fan of antibiotics. I stocked up on the yogurt, which I was told is advisable to offset the effect of antibiotics. I can’t each much anyway since it’s hard to swallow, so this is ideal.

The doctor said try to rest and drink a lot. Sounds good….but rest with a five year old and a husband tied up with tax season? Is he going to come to my house and play with my son?!

So now I’m trying to keep a distance from Seth and Marc, and am washing my hands constantly. I’ve explained to Seth over and over again that I can’t come close to him. And, it’s hard. I miss his hugs. But, the last thing I’d want is for him to get strep. Wow….is it painful!!

I was supposed to go to Seth’s school this week and bring cupcakes to celebrate his 5th birthday, but that had to be rescheduled.

Being 40 something raging hormone mom, it’s hard enough to feel 100 percent. That’s a whole other story, and I’ve blogged about that before.

All I can say is that if the weather is a contributing factor to all this sickness, then bring on spring. I await it with open arms.