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I’ve Been Poisoned

I had a nice quiet day to myself yesterday since Dean is traveling for work. I went to one of my favorite restaurants for brunch, but mid-way through my meal of corned beef and eggs, I felt horrifically ill. I chalked it up to over-eating and came home to rest, which turned into a four hour nap. I woke up, took a sip of water, gagged, then ran to the kitchen (which is closer than the bathroom) and vomited half of my brunch into the sink. Lovely.

I spent the rest of Sunday night and all day today in bed, propping my head up every once in a while so that I could respond to urgent work emails on my Blackberry. I called my OB first thing in the morning and she said the baby is resilient and not to worry. That even if I didn’t eat or drink for several days, the baby would be ok, so I shouldn’t try to force down food or liquids if I couldn’t stomach it.

I realized how much of a lifeline Dean is when I’m sick. If he were here, he’d make me hot cocoa or chicken noodle soup, or bring me my laptop. I haven’t had the energy for any of that so I pretty much stayed still in my bed. Hopefully I’ll be tip-top tomorrow after another full night’s rest.

One other blessing: I called my coworker to check in and she said I picked a good day to stay at home because the building was freezing and everyone was walking around in puffy jackets. What is going on with this weather? It is FRIGID.

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  1. dana

    December 9, 2013 at 7:26 pm

    It’s frigid here too – snow day today and probably one tomorrow. I’m sorry you feel so crappy – hope you’re back on your feet tomorrow!

    Reply
    • Catherine

      December 16, 2013 at 6:51 pm

      it took me a while, but i think all the poison’s out now!

      Reply
  2. Mo at Mocadeaux

    December 9, 2013 at 7:57 pm

    Hope you got a very good night’s rest and feel much, much better today. It’s no fun being sick and even worse to be sick when your support team is not around! Take care!

    Reply
    • Catherine

      December 16, 2013 at 6:52 pm

      it took me a week, but i’m much better now. although i’m still a 9pm curfew-kind-of-gal.

      Reply
  3. Patrick Wesemaqn

    December 9, 2013 at 8:22 pm

    Hope you are feeling better.

    The cold is bitter.

    Reply
    • Catherine

      December 16, 2013 at 6:52 pm

      all better now, patrick! took a while, but i’m tip-top.

      Reply
  4. Michelle

    December 9, 2013 at 9:38 pm

    I hope you feel better! Throwing up is the worst!! And lousy weather never helps.

    Reply
    • Catherine

      December 16, 2013 at 6:53 pm

      it took me a while, but i think all the poison’s out now!

      Reply
  5. The Dose of Reality

    December 10, 2013 at 4:15 am

    Oh, blergh!! Just awful!! I’m so sorry.
    The baby will be just fine. I threw up so much with Lucy, that I had lost 20 pounds by my 16 week check up. (not with food poisoning, but still). It was horrific, but she thrived.

    Hope you feel better today!! It’s awful being sick any time…but especially when your caretaker is away! –Lisa

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    • Catherine

      December 16, 2013 at 6:54 pm

      lisa, your story about losing 20 pounds with lucy gives me so much relief. every time i yak or sneeze, even, i wonder if i’m hurting the baby. but you’re right. they do thrive!

      Reply
  6. Janine Huldie

    December 10, 2013 at 4:50 am

    Totally freezing here too and we are also supposed to get snow today. Not sure what is gong on, but guess winter has arrived with all its glory. Hoping you feel better today and seriously so sorry you were so sick from the food you ate. Never fun being sick, but when pregnant that much worse. Thinking of you today!

    Reply
    • Catherine

      December 16, 2013 at 6:54 pm

      janine, i’m finally better. that took a while, but ready to conquer the world…except i’m about to go to bed soon!

      Reply
  7. Tamara

    December 10, 2013 at 6:54 am

    Hope you’re feeling better by now. Being sick is always worse on us when we’re pregnant, but it barely bothers the little ones. My friend had a raging, WEEK-long stomach virus when she was pregnant. Yikes. Hope relief has found you!

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    • Catherine

      December 16, 2013 at 6:56 pm

      yes, tamara, i’m starting to hear from other moms how strong babies can be even when the moms go through illness. that makes me feel so much better. i’ve been so stressed about what the baby can handle, but i’m sure it’s totally fine.

      Reply
  8. FitBritt@MyOwnBalance

    December 10, 2013 at 7:24 am

    Oh no! Feel better!!

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    • Catherine

      December 16, 2013 at 6:56 pm

      all better now… took a while to get the food poisoning out of my system. but good to go.

      Reply
  9. Lorikay

    December 10, 2013 at 1:03 pm

    Ohh no that’s the worst! So glad you and baby are doing ok otherwise!

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    • Catherine

      December 16, 2013 at 6:57 pm

      thank you, i am doing so much better one week later!

      Reply
  10. Rachel G

    December 10, 2013 at 1:53 pm

    Oh no!! It’s so miserable to be sick when there’s nobody to do even a little nursing of you! Hope you get better soon!

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    • Catherine

      December 16, 2013 at 6:57 pm

      thank you rachel, i’m in tip-top shape now!

      Reply
  11. Amber Day Hicks

    December 10, 2013 at 3:00 pm

    blah!!! I hope you get better soon!

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    • Catherine

      December 16, 2013 at 6:58 pm

      amber, i’m ready to conquer the world! food poisoning be gone!

      Reply
  12. Alison Hector

    December 10, 2013 at 3:33 pm

    Praying for a full recovery, Catherine!

    Reply
    • Catherine

      December 16, 2013 at 6:58 pm

      thank you so much alison. your prayers work. i am feeling 110% now!

      Reply
  13. Kate

    December 10, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    Hope you’re feeling better! Remind me never to eat there if I am in San Fran!

    Reply
    • Catherine

      December 16, 2013 at 6:59 pm

      you know what’s funny kate, is that the place where i think i got the food poisoning is known for a menu that changes every day, organic, locally-sourced food, etc. it’s such a downer because now i never want to go back!

      Reply
  14. Raen

    December 10, 2013 at 10:39 pm

    Hi there! I found your blog while procrastinating and decided to peruse and comment. Hope you’re feeling better.

    Reply
    • Catherine

      December 16, 2013 at 6:59 pm

      thank you raen. i’m now following you on bloglovin!

      Reply
  15. Ferly | GIfts we use

    December 11, 2013 at 7:41 am

    Sorry you’ve been feeling lousy. It is hard when illness totally knocks you useless. Try to rest your mind as well as your body. Hope you feel better today.

    ~ Ferly
    Gifts We Use {to grow, love and serve}

    Reply
    • Catherine

      December 16, 2013 at 7:00 pm

      thank you ferly. it took me a good week to recover, but i’m starting to feel much much better. although i’m going to be early like usual!

      Reply
  16. Jean

    December 13, 2013 at 11:06 am

    I’m sorry you were so ill! I hope you are feeling better soon. Good to know baby is okay.
    So is this morning sickness or food poisoning? Either way, feel better!

    Reply
    • Catherine

      December 16, 2013 at 7:01 pm

      jean, feeling much much better now. thank you for checking in! it was definitely food poisoning.

      Reply
  17. Stefanie @ The Broke and Beautiful Life

    December 14, 2013 at 9:34 pm

    Feel better! It’s ridiculously cold here too, I started hacking up a lung today out of nowhere, hope that goes away soon.

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    • Catherine

      December 16, 2013 at 7:01 pm

      stefanie, hope you and i are now both in tip-top shape! it took a good week for the food poisoning to work its way out of my system, but now i’m good to go.

      Reply
  18. Nellie @ Brooklyn Active Mama

    December 15, 2013 at 6:54 am

    Oh that is awful, I hope you are feeling better by now! Babies are very resilient!

    Reply
    • Catherine

      December 16, 2013 at 7:02 pm

      exactly nellie. babies are resilient! i’m going to make that my mantra.

      Reply

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