Soha came back home yesterday from school complaining about a headache and burning eyes. I should have known at the time that I would be eating Godiva Chocolate Cheesecake (YUM!!!) at 10PM that night to mourn another nights sleep lost on the altar of parenthood. The poor child was burning up by 8PM and coughing away like a cat with a hairball. 1tsp of Tylenol later she seemed to settle down a bit.
I guess all sorts of viruses must come out to party at night, because by mid-night she was burning up again. 102.5 is not a good number when it flashes up on a children's thermometer. Hubby and I took turns sleeping with her on the sofa outside because Samaira- her twin sister- had laid claim to the sprawling master bedroom bed. She wanted in on the "excitement" even displaying a pretend cough to get a taste of grape flavored Tylenol. We had to keep them separated. Parenting 101: Handling two sick children at the same time is no fun, having experienced it before.
It was a rushed call to the Peds office today morning for a same day appointment. The lovely doctor was exceptionally good with my apprehensive daughter (The stinging memory of the chicken pox vaccine she received only a few weeks ago, is still fresh in Soha's mind). I hesitatingly told the doctor that I had given Soha a teaspoon of honey to soothe her throat. I have been burned before when medical professionals have given me the stink eye for using home remedies. Delightfully, the doctor shared with us that honey, specifically Buckewheat Honey has been proven to be at least as much, if not more effective than your off-the-counter cold and cough medication. My ancestors have known that for generations. I am glad, modern medicine agrees.
Turns out it may be only a cold... No pneumonia and certainly no strep throat. She got to spend the day at home with me. I took the day off and she and I slept the afternoon away. Come 5PM, dinner duty calls. We are making Tuna Fish Stir Fry, Split Moong Bean Dal and plain rice. Easy to make and the Moong Bean Dal will be a hearty yet light to digest option for Soha. Will post recipes and pictures shortly.
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