tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7954083667216359005.post3393445068270229928..comments2023-06-30T10:06:35.849-04:00Comments on Ow, my angst: Out of the Vomitous Pitkarensomethingorotherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14476544335741075497noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7954083667216359005.post-80859016592353419392011-11-25T13:35:41.673-05:002011-11-25T13:35:41.673-05:00well Sarah, "yark" is one of my many wor...well Sarah, "yark" is one of my many words for vomit, and for some reason when cats cough up something, it often looks like it's in ROPE shape, which makes it extra disgusting. <br /><br />I'm glad you are a germ ANNIHILATOR too!karensomethingorotherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14476544335741075497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7954083667216359005.post-1285265874971243902011-11-24T22:55:48.932-05:002011-11-24T22:55:48.932-05:00What the crap are 'cat yark ropes'? I don&...What the crap are 'cat yark ropes'? I don't want to know, but I totally do.<br /><br />I'm 100% with you on the bleach thing - I have also been known to go through a tin of Glen20 (spray disinfectant) in a day. Kills the germs GOOD.<br /><br />Sarah xxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16235255775524330362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7954083667216359005.post-22073630525035268322011-11-20T09:39:21.543-05:002011-11-20T09:39:21.543-05:00oh the shop vac...I'll have to keep that in mi...oh the shop vac...I'll have to keep that in mind, Lisa! Luckily Jack's quite good at handling his vomit, but I guess this last time caught him off guard. <br /><br />Shudder. Yeah, we live some fun times as parents, don't we!karensomethingorotherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14476544335741075497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7954083667216359005.post-71219459166138622342011-11-19T20:26:16.060-05:002011-11-19T20:26:16.060-05:00Let me give a thumbs up to my boys. Both learned ...Let me give a thumbs up to my boys. Both learned to puke in the toilet at a very early age. Now if they don't make it there, I know that they're really out of it. But before that, I remember a time of holding a feverish toddler, his bed full of puke while he screamed at the top of his lungs and refused to be put down. Trying to decide what to clean up first when he vomits again on both of us. <br /><br />Shop Vacs are really a mom's best friend. I keep the overly expensive shop vac bags on hand and just vacuum up what I don't want to see, throw out the bag and clean the hose.Lisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7954083667216359005.post-75436158451957293742011-11-19T12:25:39.009-05:002011-11-19T12:25:39.009-05:00Alaina, you lucky people! That's wonderful th...Alaina, you lucky people! That's wonderful that you all have such fab immune systems. Seriously, this is no sarcasm. I think Jack missed 9 days of school in senior kindergarten. His immune system kinda sucks. I think that's all part and parcel of spectrum kids and why they're on the spectrum, etc, but that's a whole novel of thought for a whole other time.<br /><br />Since I've been giving the kids vitamin d though, the amount and severity of illness has been cut way down!<br /><br />Good for you for not totally fearing the throw-up bug.karensomethingorotherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14476544335741075497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7954083667216359005.post-30269561262550427232011-11-19T12:23:55.705-05:002011-11-19T12:23:55.705-05:00Christina! I was definitely thinking of you, woma...Christina! I was definitely thinking of you, woman, when I gave the shout out to single parents! Seriously, you're awesome. <br /><br />What homeopathic fun tips do you have when the vomit bug strikes???karensomethingorotherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14476544335741075497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7954083667216359005.post-30338040325934931282011-11-19T07:36:27.955-05:002011-11-19T07:36:27.955-05:00I know I am going to laugh when I stop over here, ...I know I am going to laugh when I stop over here, that beats decorating anyday. I don't mind doing the barfing, but I hate cleaning it up. I think I have lysol. I am kind of a freak, I am lucky if I get sick once a year, really sick, stay in bed for a couple of days, but other than that, not so much. My kids get a cold once in a while, a cough at least once a year and the flu. I think my older son and daughter missed one day of school last year. The little guy was prone to everything last year, this year I am hoping he has more tolerance and will not get as sick.awal.nyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15446855739771971007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7954083667216359005.post-76745675997778202272011-11-18T21:00:24.967-05:002011-11-18T21:00:24.967-05:00Ah, the flu made it to CAnada! It's gone arou...Ah, the flu made it to CAnada! It's gone around here for MONTHS. It is nasty, ugly and smelly - eh?<br />Go you for getting through - yes, being a single parent is the ultimate daily Olympic games - and I guess that makes me a winner : ) yay me and my bleach, laundry and relaxing bathtub when I get the chance : ) !<br />Hope you don't get it - life is even WORSE when mom gets sick. . .IamthatIam publishing...https://www.blogger.com/profile/05248837773397115462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7954083667216359005.post-24539114990550802882011-11-18T19:00:39.352-05:002011-11-18T19:00:39.352-05:00Paula, I'm pleased. Clearly, you are a WINNER...Paula, I'm pleased. Clearly, you are a WINNER.karensomethingorotherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14476544335741075497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7954083667216359005.post-92087307995389666952011-11-18T18:59:59.988-05:002011-11-18T18:59:59.988-05:00Pepto, Laoch. Pints of Pepto.Pepto, Laoch. Pints of Pepto.karensomethingorotherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14476544335741075497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7954083667216359005.post-41543441091631808772011-11-18T18:59:38.560-05:002011-11-18T18:59:38.560-05:00Thank you Jeanne! And ACTUALLY, SO ARE YOU! See?...Thank you Jeanne! And ACTUALLY, SO ARE YOU! See? That deal about you guys nearly never throwing up? I'm going to hold onto that in my cold little hand forever now. <br /><br />Sniff! So much hope!karensomethingorotherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14476544335741075497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7954083667216359005.post-53388505632389823862011-11-18T18:58:29.047-05:002011-11-18T18:58:29.047-05:00Thank you Matt, I appreciate both--MUCHOS. You ar...Thank you Matt, I appreciate both--MUCHOS. You are so right: these things DO seem to happen when you're already "stretched thin." So well put. And so funny about Paula and using the vac instead of resting.karensomethingorotherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14476544335741075497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7954083667216359005.post-18610839518743215312011-11-18T18:56:16.280-05:002011-11-18T18:56:16.280-05:00Well let me become your TEACHER Josh, because I ha...Well let me become your TEACHER Josh, because I have a LOT to whine about! HOORAY!<br /><br />How nice that you joined us :)karensomethingorotherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14476544335741075497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7954083667216359005.post-59058892149313310932011-11-18T18:55:40.422-05:002011-11-18T18:55:40.422-05:00well Miranda, that makes me pleased then. I hate ...well Miranda, that makes me pleased then. I hate to admit I was cracking up myself as I was clacking it up here. Still, I do amuse me at times, pathetic as that may be. <br />Thanks so much for reading and joining the fun!karensomethingorotherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14476544335741075497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7954083667216359005.post-44675528316524134092011-11-18T18:54:37.389-05:002011-11-18T18:54:37.389-05:00Melissa: why did they always throw SAWDUST on it!...Melissa: why did they always throw SAWDUST on it! ha ha haha! Do they still do that I wonder....karensomethingorotherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14476544335741075497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7954083667216359005.post-51590401089388033212011-11-18T18:53:54.919-05:002011-11-18T18:53:54.919-05:00Melissa, whenever the stomach bug rears its ugly h...Melissa, whenever the stomach bug rears its ugly head, I think of you and the ginger because you are my symbol of HOPE that vomiting doesn't have to BE. I have to try that.karensomethingorotherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14476544335741075497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7954083667216359005.post-76510512612292242292011-11-18T18:53:02.069-05:002011-11-18T18:53:02.069-05:00George, I don't even care if it was actually s...George, I don't even care if it was actually soup. If someone said to me, "this is actually soup, but let's pretend it's BARF!" it might as well be barf at that point.karensomethingorotherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14476544335741075497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7954083667216359005.post-60542831380160797152011-11-18T18:52:12.374-05:002011-11-18T18:52:12.374-05:00Steph, that is a story filled with despair and sad...Steph, that is a story filled with despair and sadness. I can almost FEEL your exhaustion in that story. My god, how horrible! <br /><br />Yeah, I reek of chlorine now, but the kids had a great time! I just wish I had more time for beer and adult hot tubs :(karensomethingorotherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14476544335741075497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7954083667216359005.post-69514891841297959912011-11-18T13:13:21.935-05:002011-11-18T13:13:21.935-05:00I am also a big fan of bleach, during the fall and...I am also a big fan of bleach, during the fall and winter I routinely go about my house wiping surfaces down with watered down bleach. Hope everyone is feeling better!Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06666092475697376974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7954083667216359005.post-17140090114400572552011-11-18T00:36:41.850-05:002011-11-18T00:36:41.850-05:00Sounds like a two tums eveningSounds like a two tums eveningSultanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06506141014376919585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7954083667216359005.post-12905726168345306392011-11-17T22:02:01.700-05:002011-11-17T22:02:01.700-05:00Hi sweetie - Oh, thank you for reminding me that i...Hi sweetie - Oh, thank you for reminding me that it is not all bad, being 69 years old. Tom never throws up (I am too old for the b*rf word) and Tashi has only done it once, and that was a nice neat hairball. You are an inspiration.Jeanne Desyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07800258273705288582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7954083667216359005.post-37479566477427469722011-11-17T20:31:15.554-05:002011-11-17T20:31:15.554-05:00Nothing but sympathy. My son is usually pretty go...Nothing but sympathy. My son is usually pretty good - he rarely gets those bugs and he is pretty good at feeling it early enough that he makes it to the potty.<br /><br />But I sympathize mainly because these things happen so often when we are already stretched thin or the BIG event is coming.<br /><br />The worst was when Paula had been wiped out by the flu, and Gabe had it as well. Paula's trouble is that she can easily pass out when she has the flu - either that or she still tries to vaccuum instead of resting. The second worst time was when Paula and Gabe got the flu shot and they both had flu-like symptoms for the next 48 hours. So what if they didn't REALLY have the flu - not much difference if you are cleaning up the mess. And you need to wash and clean everything just as much.<br /><br /><br />So, yes. LOTS of sympathy. (and prayer!)Mattnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7954083667216359005.post-88608999222079878962011-11-17T16:48:02.845-05:002011-11-17T16:48:02.845-05:00Lol, only a mom could write such an extensive post...Lol, only a mom could write such an extensive post on human vomit.<br /><br />I gotta lot to learn ...Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18138092513712933410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7954083667216359005.post-12551932397751228262011-11-17T15:58:01.349-05:002011-11-17T15:58:01.349-05:00I seriously cried laughing reading this post. This...I seriously cried laughing reading this post. This made my day as weird as that might sound! My coworkers all think I'm crazy because I've been cracking up by myself for the last 10 minutes!Mirandahttp://wanderingtracks.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7954083667216359005.post-15890022205424428252011-11-17T15:01:43.681-05:002011-11-17T15:01:43.681-05:00oh and just by the way, I have amemory of grade t...oh and just by the way, I have amemory of grade three and someone barfed in the hallway at school, and I felt so compelled to go LOOK at it before the janitor put the sawdust on it.......why he left it there stinking up the hallway for hours is a mystery to me?miabellavintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12304621780181651143noreply@blogger.com