I’m in my third day of not being able to talk above a whisper, and anyone who knows me knows that NOT being able to talk is a severe hardship for me!
It started at a smoky fireworks party on Friday night and continued through a weekend of attending three parties and hosting one. I’m thinking it’s environmental (a reaction to the smoke), but I also know it’s my weak spot, when I overdo and “undersleep” (pretty sure that’s not a real word), I end up losing my voice. It usually happens twice a year, but never in the summer. Maybe it’s just too much partying!
I’m going to try to keep quiet today . . . right! My kids say, “Mom, just don’t talk!” (Easier said than done!) Secretly, I think my DH is enjoying it . . .
Does anyone out there have any family/secret remedies to soothe a sore throat and to bring a voice back?
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Hope you feel better Ruth! Good old Advil plus tea with honey is the only thing that ever works for me!
The girls loved visiting with Isabelle yesterday, I couldn’t get Alex to leave, she even refused ice cream because she wanted to stay and watch the baby horse!
My throat was killing me after grilling this weekend. I had laryngitis during my trip to visit family. I lost my voice on the road for 2 days. I have allergies up the wazoo and I’m planning on seeing the allergists for shots.
Stop talking!!!
It’s so funny that “stop talking” is the advice I always receive from my closest family members . . . LOL! Like, that’s going to happen! Your brothers told me the same thing….as well as your Dad!
The following is guaranteed!
Get 8 hours of sleep in your bed – a sofa nap does not count
Hot tea with a tablespoon of both honey and whiskey
Keep your sweet mouth shut for 8 hours
Stop being wonder woman!
Only a sister who loves you can tell the truth!
Thanks, sis, but we both know that me shutting my mouth for 8 hours is as impossible as you doing the same!
As for the sleep and tea & honey, perhaps that will do the trick! Thanks for the advice, Wonder Woman!!!!
Hugs,
Ruth
I’m sorry, no family secret remedy here. Maybe if you weren’t so wild with all those parties lately!
Yeah, right, wild party girl, that’s me!!!
Oh no! Feel better soon!