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Posted 1/10/2017 10:59 AM (GMT 0)
Can you believe it?! Every season I come on here and whine about my fear of puking and finally, I got hit!

But, I learned something.

It's not the act of puking that I have anxiety over. It's the countless hours of nausea that lead up to when you finally vomit. (I only puked once) Most of this was just countless runs to the toilet for the big D. I consider myself lucky even though it's still going on.

Now if any of my prayer friends or well wishers would send your good thoughts to my husband and two young boys so they don't get it, I would be eternally grateful. My 4 year old and I shared a spoon so I'm afraid it's inevitable but ya know, God is good and maybe he's looking out for us on this one!!
Posted 1/10/2017 3:24 PM (GMT 0)
Oh no! Your worst fearsad Praying for you, Park.

Ps, you would be surprised how strong those 4 year old immune systems are. I wouldn't be surprised if he stayed heathy, even after the spoon sharing incident.
Posted 1/10/2017 3:28 PM (GMT 0)
Ugh, thank you! You know how much better it makes me feel to hear you say that! I'm praying!
Posted 1/10/2017 4:40 PM (GMT 0)
P.,

Oh no! I am so sorry.sad

I am definitely sending prayers for a quick recovery for you...and that the rest of your family avoids getting sick.

Sharing a spoon wouldn't pass it...(since the virus wouldn't be present in your mouth unless you had recently vomited...in which case you wouldn't be sharing of course)

...but rather bathrooms, door handles, devices/keyboards, the kitchen...all of these are potential surfaces where one could pick up shed virus...so as you know, Clorox wipes/spray are in order!

Well wishes to your household!!

S.C.
Posted 1/10/2017 5:20 PM (GMT 0)
Really?! I had not thrown up, so it's not likely he'll get it?!

My husband has done bleach and water on everything so I'm really praying for my family.
Posted 1/10/2017 5:31 PM (GMT 0)
Aw bummer, Park, but proud of you that you handled it like a champ. I'm the same way- it's not the vomit- it's the hideous feelings that lead up to it. But when it's over, there is no feeling of gratitude quite like the feeling of gratitude you get when it's over.

I'm sure P & R will stay healthy thru it. Just disinfect with Clorox, Bleach, anything.

Keeping your fam in my prayers <3
Posted 1/10/2017 5:58 PM (GMT 0)
Not likely, b/c the virus is passed through vomit/feces...which is picked up on the hands and then contaminates the food we eat...(or when children put fingers in mouth) which is why most 'food poisoning' from a restaurant isn't a food borne pathogen at all...but rather a virus passed from a sick food prep worker...:/

So washing hands. ..scrubbing under nails...all of that's really crucial.

Your are diligent, so you guys should be fine.smile

S.C.
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