Taking Care
Monday, 1 March 2010
I’ve always been a sickly person. There have been many, many courses of antibiotics in my lifetime. Far too many to count, and far too many to be healthy.
I found myself with an infection last week. Rather than run off to the doctor for antibiotics, I went to my local community acupuncture clinic, where I received the best care I have ever gotten. I am so fortunate to have such an incredible resource, and within walking distance of my house. I really tried to take it easy on myself during that time. Doing a little less, drinking lots of water. I had three acupuncture treatments, and two courses of herbs.
The Boy said, “Mom, that looks like mud.”
“Yeah,” I replied, “it pretty much tastes like mud.”
But I am happy to report that I am feeling better.
Except I landed myself a nasty sore throat yesterday. It was very painful, and rather than stay up and fight it, I just went to bed at nine o’clock. I woke up at six this morning, remarkably rested, and with a bit of a sore throat and congestion, but not as bad as yesterday. Hopefully the worst of it is behind me.
As a mother, it is hard to find the time to take care of myself, and let my body heal. But after doing this motherhood thing for five and a half years now, I’ve learned that my health is really very important. It’s amazing what sleep, rest, and good nourishment can do for your body.
No. 1 — March 1st, 2010 at 5:17 pm
Ah yes, the magic elixir of sleep and nourishment and restfulness. In our group of mama friends we have lately begun to check in with each other by asking “what have you done for yourself today?” We’re so used to doing for others, we have to be accountable also for doing for ourselves as well. Having others check on our self-care progress is rather helpful.
Glad you found our slow family site!
No. 2 — March 1st, 2010 at 7:16 pm
take care and hopefully this warm weather we are finally having and the sunshine will put you on the mend faster.
No. 3 — March 1st, 2010 at 11:37 pm
Okay, off to bed.
No. 4 — March 2nd, 2010 at 1:46 am
Sending you healing energy, mama.
No. 5 — March 2nd, 2010 at 5:51 am
I am happy to have found an “I can make that” person. My sister says I always say that. I guess she is right.
No. 6 — March 15th, 2010 at 7:36 am
Oh Rose, I know the symptoms. Isn’t it odd that we have to consciously engage in caring for ourselves intelligently, when we automatically prescribe rest and the right foods to our little ones? And yet if we aren’t well, the whole family organism suffers as well…