"Dimitri" > wrote in message
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> "Nexis" > wrote in message
> news:Fiblf.11217$Wu.3229@fed1read05...
>> Ok, going on day 17 of this flu thing. My doc is up in arms because it's
>> really screwing with my BG levels, and I'm out of ideas for things to eat
>> that don't take any effort. ha ha.
>> Made a huge pot of soup, that's been used for both chicken & noodles and
>> tortilla, with the last bit of stock used for a spicy wonton soup to try
>> to clear my head. Most foods are not the least bit appealing, but I'm
>> quickly finding that eating nothing isn't any better.
>>
>> This flu thing goes a little like this: In the morning, congestion, both
>> chest and sinus. Soon after, nausea and sinus draining. As if all of this
>> isn't fun enough, there's round the clock coughing (started last
>> Thursday), and fevers ranging from 101 to 105.8*f according to the aural
>> thermometer. Aching and chills too, oh joy! So, I'm sure any one of you
>> can see how cooking isn't a priority at the moment, yet take out doesn't
>> appeal either. My husband cooked for a few days, but now he's got it too.
>> Any ideas?? The stomach upset rules out alot of things, but any ideas are
>> welcome.
>>
>> Yours humbly and with thanks,
>> kimberly...considering begging her mom to come to town to take care of
>> her
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> 1. Do call MOM!
>
> 2. If calling mom fails ask non-sick friends and/or neighbors to
> prepare a home cooked meal like a pot roast or a pot of chili or spaghetti
> sauce - tell them you'll return the favor when they get sick ;-) You can
> start a "too sick to cook co-op" Offer o pay for the food if necessary -
> What the hell wouldn't you be honored to help a friend in that manner?
>
> 3. If plan # 1 & 2 fail Send him to TJ"s with a list like the cioppino
> sauce and frozen cioppino fish or their pasta sauce, or Frozen enchaladas.
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> Feel Better.
>
> Dimitri
I've called her, but I don't want to get her sick too
I did get a call from my friend this morning and she's offered to bring some
beef soup with dumplings later this afternoon, and I happily accepted.
Thanks
kimberly