Thursday, 11 February 2010

Mummy malaise

I'm awake but haven't yet opened my eyes. I know it's going to hurt to do so. My throat is scratchy. I can feel that awful sicky feeling in my stomach. My head is thumping.
I think I'll just roll over and call up work and tell them I can't make it into day. I reach over when... "Mum! Muuuuuuuuuummmmmm!'
Damn, that's right. Kids. No possible way I can bury myself in bed and watch trashy TV while sipping Ribena in between naps.
"Muuuuuuummmmmmmmmmmmm!"
I lift my concrete-laden legs out of bed, my head heavy with the knowledge that it will be at least 14 hours before I can lay my body down again.
Sigh.
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17 comments:

  1. Lulu froufrou11 February 2010 at 08:23

    Hi there - I'm your happy mail exchange person organised by Chanelle from fatmumslim - looking forward to getting to *know* you :)

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  2. Brenda11 February 2010 at 10:33

    Oh, that's no good. Poor mummy. Hope you feel better soon, Corinne.XO

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  3. Kellyansapansa11 February 2010 at 11:12

    Aww, that sucks. Hope you're feeling better really soon.

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  4. michele aka the tiny11 February 2010 at 11:48

    oh lovely...nothing worse! Im sorry to hear youre not well...take care of yourself......and maybe find some ribina for yourself! xx

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  5. Sarah11 February 2010 at 12:06

    Oh no, it's the pits being sick and having to look after kids. Hope Lil-Lil and Goosey let you get some rest and you get well soon. x

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  6. Aneets11 February 2010 at 12:13

    Hope you feel better soon. Sucks not having sick days once you're a parent- we need to talk to the union about this!

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  7. Eleanor -From A Brookside11 February 2010 at 12:20

    Feel better!

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  8. Dual Mom11 February 2010 at 12:21

    Uggghhhhh it has to be the WORST thing about being a parent...never being able to be sick in peace.

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  9. Sharnanigans11 February 2010 at 13:10

    Hope you feel better soon Corinne. All I can say is thank god i made full use of the "sickie" in my days before child. the sickie as we once knew it BC never to be enjoyed again, one of the biggest tragedies of mamahood.

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  10. Dual Mom11 February 2010 at 13:11

    Dear follower 100....you shall hold a special place in my hear foreva!!! hahah

    Putting this here because you have "no reply" on and I couldn't reply to your comment you left on my blog!!!

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  11. Dual Mom11 February 2010 at 13:12

    heart...I meant heart not hear

    Ok, I'll shut up now.

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  12. Corinne (aka Rinny of Arabia)11 February 2010 at 13:21

    Thanks everyone!

    Yes, Sharni, the sickie is an Australian institution!

    Duel Mom - you make me laugh! I think I've turned off the no reply thing... I think. I'm so so good with the techmalacological stuff.

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  13. Anonymous11 February 2010 at 14:02

    Hope you're feeling better soon hun x

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  14. Unknown11 February 2010 at 18:10

    OH NOES. It totally utterly sucks bigtime to be sick with kids. Be kind to yourself and allow yourself time to get better. Lean on everyone you possibly can. :)

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