Comments on: Keeping Illness From Making The Rounds

By: Heather

Heather — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:50:34 +0000

Just a quick reminder echinacea may not be at all helpful if you are allergic to ragweed. It’s one of those things to experiment with when you are in optimal health.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:53:50 +0000

The kids all have their separate towels in the bathroom- so even when their not sick they only dry their hands on their own towel. It does keep the germs at bay.
Also, when one person gets something everyone else gets echinacea.

By: Heather

Heather — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:35:12 +0000

Ivy, my pal, thank goodness Jim could be home! I’ll be back as soon as I can to give you a break. Thanks for all you do.

By: Frugal Dad

Frugal Dad — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:26:42 +0000

Very timely post for us as my daughter has come down with something over the weekend. We’re all feeling like the “crud” is catching up with us, so we’ll put these tips into practice around the house and see if we can keep the germs from spreading!

By: joan

joan — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:41:53 +0000

Poor you. Hope you feel better.

By: Coeli

Coeli — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 07:15:31 +0000

Don’t forget to get a new toothbrush once you feel better!

By: Jendi

Jendi — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:19:13 +0000

So sorry to hear you are sick!
Your suggestions are all good; usually what I try to do.
The problem is when the mother is sick and can’t do all those things to stop the others from getting sick.
Hope you feel better soon.

By: Bramble

Bramble — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 02:02:16 +0000

a little oregano essential oil in a lightbulb diffuser does wonders for battling airborne yucks.

By: Badbadivy

Badbadivy — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:29:47 +0000

Personally I find it is best IF the sick person goes to bed, stays in bed, and doesn’t come out of bed to touch computer keyboard with germy hands.

I haven’t left my bed. I’m typing on my laptop. That nobody else uses. That has a washable keyboard cover. I’ve been trying to sleep, but can’t due to my throat hurting.

So Go To Bed. Let hubby tend to the kids and the house. Despite popular belief, kids will not die from eating junk food for two days, moms can be sick, and most husbands do cope really well for the short term.

My husband *is* taking care of the house and kids. And he’s a restaurant manager/chef- he usually cooks, so no worries on junk food. I completely trust him to do a good job with the kids.

By: Mom of three

Mom of three — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:24:11 +0000

Personally I find it is best IF the sick person goes to bed, stays in bed, and doesn’t come out of bed to touch computer keyboard with germy hands.

Now if I am fine and the kids are sick, I am a clean fanatic. But I prefer to do most of the things on your lists daily anyway, so I guess that’s why we haven’t been sick in at least 5 years. If you puke at my house, you are going in the tub with lots of soap and a big bowl. LOL Then to bed, do not pass go, do not collect (or touch my $200). You may not use a get out of bed free card and you may not use a computer because keyboards do not lend themselves well to disinfection.