Sick Day & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #162
Y’all, I am so sick. Isn’t it funny how much we appreciate our health when we don’t have it for a few days? This thing started gradually on Saturday night, progressed to fairly bad on Sunday, and now my throat hurts so bad that it feels like I was beheaded and then sewn back together.
I have a fever and chills and body aches that are sending shooting pains through my joints. Even my skin and veins ache. And my hair, too. How can a virus make your hair hurt? To add insult to flu symptoms, I just started my period. I know that may be too much information, but I just wanted to really drive home how completely miserable I am right now. Somebody bring me the cry baby soup, please!
In the meantime, won’t you add your posts to the link party below so I have something to browse through while I lie in bed all day.
And now your featured favorites from last week.
Reader Favorite (Most Clicked)
Dee of Granny’s Grid linked her post, Blurred Vision (Barn Photo Prompt), sharing her participation in a photo prompt where you write a short story (100 words or less) about the photo that is being used as the prompt. Dee often shares creative writing prompts on her blog, so if you are looking for writing inspiration, do go check it out.
My Favorite Fashion Post
Jacqui of Mummabstylish shared her post, Style Not Age-Flower Power. Her beautiful floral dress in shades of pastel paired with pale pink accessories and a light wash denim jacket is giving me all the Spring vibes. And I am so ready for Spring.
My Favorite Non-Fashion Post
Alice of DIY Your Life shared a very informative and somewhat concerning post, The Shocking Hidden Dangers in Craft Supplies. In recent years, we have been learning so much about the toxins that are added to our cleaning, cosmetic, and hygiene products. It should come as no surprise that harmful toxins are also in craft supplies and Alice has done the research to enlighten us.
Resting on the edge,
Shelbee
Linking up with these Fabulous Link Parties.
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I am a midlife woman, wife, and stay-at-home mother of 2 boys and 2 cats. I have a passion for helping other women feel fabulous in the midst of this crazy, beautiful life.
80 Comments
Kathrine Eldridge
So sorry you are sick Shelbee! Feel better soon my friend. Thanks for the link up!
https://www.kathrineeldridge.com
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thank you so much, Kathrine!
xoxo
Shelbee
Kellyann Rohr
Bless your heart Shelbee, I hope you feel better. UGH, everything all at once just stinks. I hope someone is giving you lots of TLC!
xo,
Kellyann
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Thank you so much, Kellyann! Jeff took care of getting the kids off to school and now I am on my own for the day. Just lounging around in my jammies, napping on and off.
xoxo
Shelbee
Laurie
Hope you’re better soon Shelbee xx
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Thank you, Laurie!
xoxo
Shelbee
Lafayne E
Thanks for hosting!
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Thanks for joining us, Lafayne!
xoxo
Shelbee
Carrie
Feel better soon sweetheart!
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Thanks so much, Carrie!
xoxo
Shelbee
Dee | Grammy's Grid
Feel better soon! Thanks so much for hosting and for featuring my BLURRED VISION (BARN PHOTO PROMPT)! I’m linking up with NATIONAL ANTHEM DAY and FRIDAY THE 13th – SUPERSTITION OR PHOBIA. I invite you to linkup at my 3 link parties, Unlimited Monthly (March 1 to 26), Themed for Crock Pot and Instant Pot Recipes (February 28 to March 10) and Short Story (March 2 to 9).
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Dee! Your Blurred Vision post was a super big hit with may more clicks than any other post!
xoxo
Shelbee
Deborah Stinedurf
Sending big hugs and steaming bowl of crybaby soup! I hope you feel better soon my friend…xo
Debbie
http://www.fashionfairydust.com
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Thanks, Debbie! I do love me some cry baby soup!
xoxo
Shelbee
Jennifer
Hope you feel better!
Jennifer
Effortlessly Sophisticated
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Thanks so much, Jennifer.
xoxo
Shelbee
Shauna
UGH…getting sick, being sick and staying sick is the worst. Hope you feel better real soon! And I agree…we always take for granted how nice it is to be able to breathe and not have to blow our nose when we’re healthy! 🙂
Shauna
http://www.lipglossandlace.net
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks, Shauna! I feel like when I am healthy that I need to be accomplishing more, more, more so I don’t get so set back when this happens. Ugh is right.
xoxo
Shelbee
Ellibelle
I’m so sorry to hear you’re sick! Wishing you a quick recovery and hope you are able to rest and relax! Not always easy when you have little ones to look after but I’m sure your boys are so helpful!
Thanks for hosting the linkup!
Ellibelle’s Corner
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Thanks so much, Ellie! The little ones are at school now so I am taking advantage of a quiet house to rest. I have been dozing on and off all morning.
xoxo
Shelbee
Tricia
Hope you feel better soon, Shelbee! Thanks for hosting!
Tricia
https://www.covetbytricia.com
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Tricia, thanks so much. I really appreciate that!
xoxo
Shelbee
mireille
I really hope you get well quickly and that everyone else in your household stays healthy. Rest up!
http://www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Mireille! I hope no one else gets this because it is miserable.
xoxo
Shelbee
Jill
I am sorry you are not feeling well! There are some horrible bugs going around. Hope you get some rest and feel better soon!
Jill – Doused in Pink
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Thanks so much, Jill! I will be spending the day resting and hopefully tomorrow there will be some improvement.
xoxo
Shelbee
Patrick Weseman
I hope that you feel better. I was sick this weekend and took yesterday off. Thanks for hosting and I hope that you feel better soon.
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Patrick! I am glad that you are better! I hope this passes as quickly for me.
xoxo
Shelbee
Christina Morley
Oh no! I’m sorry you’ve been so sick and you’re on your period! That’s just ugh. Sending a prayer your way.
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Thanks so much, Tina! I will take all the prayers and positive energy I can to make this pass quickly. So miserable.
xoxo
Shelbee
Ashley
I’m sending you all the get-well vibes! Being sick is the worst- and you’re right, we don’t realize how lovely (and easy) it is when we have our health, only to be reminded when we get sidelined with sickness for a few days! Hope you feel better soon!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
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Ashley, thank you so very much! This is completely miserable but I am trying to keep perspective knowing that it is just a minor set back during flu season. Ugh, but it is so annoying, too!
xoxo
Shelbee
Nora Minassian
So sorry you are not feeling well Shelbee 🙁 Take care of yourself and get well soon 🙂
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Nora! I hope I am back to full health very soon.
xoxo
Shelbee
jess jannenga
Aw my friend, that sounds lousy! I do hope you feel better asap ! Its no good to feel the aches and pains . If you were near me, id make some soup for you! Maybe take an epsom salt bath and use a heating pad. I do this every day and it helps.
take care,
Jess xo
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Jess, thanks so much, my friend! It is kind of lousy. But I am also kind of a cry baby, too. I keep pushing myself too hard at the first sign of feeling just a bit better. I need to just rest, but I am not good at it! I hope it passes quickly so I can back to doing the things I need to be doing.
xoxo
Shelbee
Leslie Clingan
Hope you are soon back to your sweet, healthy self. You are right, having a ‘bug’ sure helps us appreciate our health.
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Thanks so much, Leslie! I hope this passes quickly as well.
xoxo
Shelbee
Michelle
I’m so sorry you’re sick. It is miserable! I can’t remember, is your hubby home now?
Michelle
http://mybijoulifeonline.com
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Thanks, Michelle. My husband is home now, thank goodness! He has been taking good care of me and handling all of the parenting duties as well.
xoxo
Shelbee
Jacqui Berry
Sorry to hear you are unwell Shelbee. I do hope you feel better soon. Well what a lovely surprise to find myself featured today! Thank you so much. Looking forward to seeing more of your posts soon. Jacqui x
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Jacqui! I was all motivated to blast out some great writing this week…until I got sick! Ugh.
xoxo
Shelbee
Lauren Sparks
So sorry you are sick! Prayers for a speedy recovery.
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Lauren! I really appreciate that.
xoxo
Shelbee
ratnamurti
Love and light to you, Shelbee. Hope you recover quick and well xxxxx
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Thank you so much, Ratnamurti!
xoxo
Shelbee
Tamar A Strauss-Benjamin
Rest up and feel better!!
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Thank you, Tamar!
xoxo
Shelbee
jodie filogomo
Get well soon…it’s so hard when you have those two boys to take care of.
XOOX
Jodie
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Thanks so much, Jodie! Thankfully, Jeff is home and has been doing all of the parenting while I lie on the couch and whine about horrible I am feeling!
xoxo
Shelbee
Emma Peach
I hope you feel better soon Shelbee! Having a virus and a period is a double whammy of crapiness!
Emma xxx
http://www.style-splash.com
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Thanks, Emma! It really has been a double whammy kind of week. I think it might be strep throat so I will need a rotten antibiotic now. Off to the doctor in a few hours.
xoxo
Shelbee
Darlene
Ugh. So sorry, Shelbee. I’ve had that terrible flu for the past two weeks. With my crazy coughing, I have to stay away from people as everyone is a bit freaked out about that right now. Keep resting and I hope you get through it quickly.
xx Darlene
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Thank you, Darlene. I am off to the doctor today because I am getting no better. I hate the doctor but I must give in to my own stubbornness now. I am glad that you are feeling better.
xoxo
Shelbee
Maureen
I am so sorry to hear that you are sick Shelbee. It’s not fun at all and it sounds like this one has really made you unwell. I do hope that you feel a lot better sooner than later. Sending you all the feel good soups and hugs!
Maureen | http://www.littlemisscasual.com
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Maureen! I am not getting any better so I am off to the doctor today. I think it may be strep throat considering the pain when I swallow and try to turn my head. So hopefully with antibiotics (which I hate), I will be feeling much better in another day or two.
xoxo
Shelbee
Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom
Oh no! Feel better soon!! My daughter was diagnosed with strep and type A flu on Saturday night. Then, Saturday night I checked her temp at 3 a.m. and it was 105!!! It got up to 105.6 at one point. I was on the phone with the doctor and they suggested several things for an hour and it went down a TAD and then it started going back up. So, needless to say we went to the ER where we waited AN HOUR and then it went down on its own to 103 (which seemed SO low compared to 105!). Sigh. It was not a fun weekend, especially when it was so nice outside. I think she will be going back to school tomorrow, the poor thing! Get better soon!
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Oh no, Carrie, that is awful! I get so panicky when my kids get sick like that. I am glad that your daughter has been treated and is doing better now. I am pretty sure that whatever I have is or has turned into strep throat. I have had a low grade fever for 3 days and my throat is so swollen you can see it. It also hurts to turn my head. I am off to the doctor today against my own stubborn will!
xoxo
Shelbee
Laura Bambrick
Oh man, I feel like everyone is getting sick lately! I hope you feel better soon!
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Thanks, Laura! I am heading to the doctor today as I do believe I have strep now. Ugh.
xoxo
Shelbee
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Ruth Josey
I’m so sorry you’re feeling so crappy, Shelbee 🙁 It’s so hard to get showered and dressed and head out to see the doctor when you’re feeling so bad. I remember the days when my Mom would call the doctor and he’d set a time to come to the house (we lived in a small town and they still did that – even after housecalls weren’t a thing anymore). A big get-well hug to you! Thank you so much for the link-up!
Ruth
VogueFauxReal
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Ruth, thanks so much! Initially, I thought I had the flu and knowing that you can’t really treat it, I was using all the home remedies I know to ease the discomfort. But my throat became so sore and inflamed that I can barely turn my head and that is when I knew I had strep. So I finally dragged myself to the doctor this morning, much against my stubborn will, to confirm strep and get some antibiotics flowing. My flu test was negative thankfully. I should start to feel improved by tomorrow.
xoxo
Shelbee
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stylefrontier
I hope you’ll feel better soon
xoxo
style frontier
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Thanks so much!
xoxo
Shelbee
Anne M Bray
Whoa, thanks for featuring the toxic crafts supplies post. I didn’t know about asbestos crayons from China!
I AM well aware of the heavy metals used in my favorite paints (hello cadmium) and dangerous glues (rubber cement, spray adhesive). Sigh. Art is dangerous.
Get better! Hugs from across the continent.
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Thank you much, Anne! Art is dangerous! We have gotten some China crayons here and as soon as you open the package, you can smell the horrific scent of chemicals. It’s super gross. I finally gave in, against my own stubbornness, and went to the doctor today to confirm that I have a really bad case of strep throat (I can’t even turn my head without pain right now). But at least my flu test was negative. Let the antibiotics start working their magic!
xoxo
Shelbee
Anne M Bray
Glad you got tested! I think I had strep last year. Very painful! I didn’t get tested. #morestubbornthanyou
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That is quite the achievement being more stubborn than me! Ha. I got to where I couldn’t turn my head without pain. And when Jeff said to me, “I thought you were getting fat and then I realized your throat was so swollen that it just appeared as if you have a fat neck,” I had to give in to my stubbornness. Also, Jeff put it in perspective when he stated, “Hun, your Eastern medicine doesn’t seem to be working. You might wanna go get some Western medicine to help.” And what do you know, after one dose of amoxicillin, I am feeling significantly less terrible than I was a few hours ago. #mystubbornstreakbitmeintheass
xoxo
Shelbee
Anne M Bray
Hahahaha. #ithinkitbityouintheneck
Glad the drugs are working!
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For real!
Vicky
the flu is no joke this year. We had it in our house last month. Rest, take care, and feel better soon!
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Thanks so much, Vicky! I just went to the doctor today because my throat was getting so sore. The flu test was negative but my strep test was a very resounding positive! May the antibiotics begin working quickly because I feel awful!
xoxo
Shelbee
Crystal Green
I hope you feel better soon. I haven’t been feeling all that great the last couple of days myself. I hope we both feel better quickly!!
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Thanks so much, Crystal! I had to give into my stubbornness and go to the doctor today. It turns out I have strep throat and just started antibiotics. So I should start feeling better quickly. I hope you feel better soon as well!
xoxo
Shelbee
Chrissy Rowden
Shelbee, I sure hope you’re feeling better today!
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Thanks so much, Chrissy! I avoided going to the doctor for as long as I could and then I had to concede! Turns out I had a very severe case of strep throat. Three days into antibiotics and I am feeling tremendously better!
xoxo
Shelbee
Anne/The Cajun Couple blog
Hope you are feeling better!
Anne
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Anne! I had to surrender to my anti-doctor sentiments and get some antibiotics, so I am feeling much better now!
xoxo
Shelbee