Moms Never Get Sick
Posted by Mom at 8:07pm in FamilyUmmm…ok. Please explain that to my bronchial lining that threatens me with wheezing if I dare take a breath.
Perhaps it’s because I’ve been working more than usual lately. I had the conference call frenzy last week. This week I’ve worked my regular hours plus I’m helping a friend out with her computer network at night. I guess burning the candle at both ends caught up with me. I’m coughing, and hacking, and my voice is almost gone.
My almost-17 year old baby came home from work tonight shivering and crying with a 102° temp. While I wrapped her up in a blanket I immediately remembered why some people say “Moms aren’t allowed to get sick”, it’s because we are moms.
Sure our bodies suffer from symptoms of illness, but as a mom there is always someone to take care of and we often put their needs before our own. We just don’t have time to whine.
Secretly I wouldn’t mind a sick day…but I’ll take a few shots of Nyquil, sip on some tea and honey, and take care of my big little girl.
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