Man oh man you guys, what a weekend. It started off on a bright note. I was invited for a pre-opening sneak peek at the new Mellow Mushroom in uptown Charlotte.
Who can say no to that? David, Hailey and I thoroughly enjoyed our Greek salads (they really are the BEST!), mushroom soup, pizza and calzone, though we didn’t stay late because Hailey was in rare form. Happy, but silly, and terrified of Mel the Mushroom.
Once home, I began to feel off. I worried it was the food (spoiler alert, it wasn’t!). I went to bed early, but woke up at 2:00am with a full blown stomach bug. I’d like to spare you the details, but I was up from then on tossing my cookies in a delirious state until 8:00am when things settled down.
I slept, I showered, I tried to recuperate as quickly as possible while David entertained Hailey. Thinking it was food poisoning that had run it’s course, I did my best to pull myself together for a work event with David.
Nothing like hanging out an a brewery, seeing the awesome beer selection while pregnant with an upset stomach.
Luckily the people are awesome and we had a great time.
We crashed hard once home, but Sunday morning I was still in recovery. Around noon I started to see the light at the end of the tunnel, but David was taking a turn for the worse.
I realized then that it wasn’t food poisoning. I’m slightly embarrassed to admit to the amount of TV we all watched yesterday, but I don’t regret it. Despicable Me, Tangled, a few episode of the Walking Dead (nap time material, of course) and a Mickey Mouse. All totally worth it.
It was a sad state of affairs around here. Toys thrown everywhere and nothing but pb&js for Hailey.
Last night I finally felt my appetite return. Being that I had lost 2 pounds in 48 hours, I was thrilled to be able to eat again.
I’m still weak today, but feeling fine and I’m on a mission to wash and sanitize the house, top to bottom, make some homemade chicken noodle soup and kick this bug outta here.
I also plan to sip on some of these Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar drinks from Healthy Home Market.
If you have trouble drinking ACV otherwise, these drinks by Bragg make it more palatable!
How to you ward of winter sicknesses?
John J. says
Glad you are on the upswing. Chicken noodle soup always helps. See you soon!
Susan @ Real Life Travels says
We know this all too well. My 2nd pregnancy I was sick all the time, honestly wash your hands consistently throughout the day, after every diaper change and when Hailey comes home from school strip her down change her clothes and wash her hands 🙂 I’ve been doing this for a while but I hear more and more moms doing this. Feel better and if you guys need anything let me know!
Carolynn says
Mellow Mushroom does have the best greek salads!! The dressing they use on them is so good 🙂
I’m glad you guys are starting to feel better!
Danica @ It's Progression says
bleh so sorry you spent the weekend sick! My aunt is pregnant, just 2 weeks from her due date, and had the flu last week – I felt so awful considering she was already (obviously) feeling very tired and just ready to have that baby. Glad you’re feeling better now though – homemade soup can go far for curing sickness 🙂
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
Oh no! I hope you’re all feeling better now! (And the greek salads from Mellow Mushroom really are super delicious!)
alex says
Oh gosh, my whole family and I had that last week, it was horrendous, I feel you! Glad everything is getting better!
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says
Oh ick!! That doesn’t sound like fun at all. Actually, every now and then a whole day laying in bed watching shows does sound fun, but when I’m sick and actually in the middle of it I remember how boring and awful it is. So glad you’re getting better!
Brittany Dixon says
Haha, that’s exactly what I told David! I love the idea of lazing around until I’m sick and it’s miserable…
Lee says
I hope you’re feeling better. And I agree with you, the Mellow Mushroom Greek Salads are really good. That’s like my go-to thing when I go there.
Elizabeth @ My Neon Running Shoes says
Goodness what a weekend! I can’t imagine! I hope Hailey doesn’t catch it too. It sounds like you have a good plan though 🙂 Feel better!!!
Madeline @ Food Fitness and Family says
Hope you guys all recover and feel better ASAP!
Halsy says
Yum to Mellow Mushroom but sorry you were sick all weekend! Being sick while pregnant is the worst! I unfortunately woke up in middle of night with stomach flu…2 nd time this pregnancy! Wishing you a speedy recovery!
katie says
Ugh. Glad you are feeling better! I went to a work meeting in winston/salem once and got to try mellow mushroom, and loved it! I’m glad you guys are feeling better.
Ali says
I’ve always wanted to try Mellow Mushroom pizza! It looks yummy, even though you may not think so anymore. I use herbs and essential oils to ward off winter illness. They are NO fun!
Marjorie says
Oh MAN! I am SO sorry you got the stomach bug. That stuff is evil!!! My son had it a few months ago, and it was awful. Hope you get to feeling better. I know even when the sickness stops, you can feel a little weak and tired.
Giselle@myhealthyhappyhome says
Oh no! So sorry to hear you got the stomach flu! That is definitely not fun 🙁 Movies and PB&J’s have been our life lately since we’ve been moving and renovating. They definitely save the day!
Maria says
Not fun! Glad you are feeling somewhat better and praying that Hailey doesn’t catch it!
Tis the season to lounge around and watch movies. That’s pretty much what I did all weekend and I didn’t have a stomach bug 🙂
Ashlee@HisnHers says
Glad you’re feeling better!
We have a few Mellow Mushrooms in North Texas, and I LOVE them. I especially appreciate all of the vegan options. It’s just so good.
Jen says
Oh no! I hope you are all feeling better. Wyatt just started puking 2 hours ago. I have a feeling it’s going to be a long week aaaah.
Katrina says
I’m in bed with the flu right now– I hope mine lasts no longer than yours did! Hope the little one doesn’t get it! 🙂
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
Oh geez, I hope you all get to feeling better ASAP! On the bright side, at least it should be done and gone by Christmas! 🙂
Kristen @ notsodomesticated says
Yuck I’m so sorry you came down with something!!! I am hoping and praying that Addie doesn’t get any flu bugs this season!
Avery @ YoungAspirations says
Oh no. Sorry you had to go through that. Being sick while pregnant feels so much worse to me! I had a 24 hour bug (no vomiting, thank goodness) last weekend and just had to wait it out. Feel better soon!
Alison @ Daily Moves and Grooves says
Oh no! I really hope you all recover fully soon. I’ll keep you in my prayers.
Lindsay @ Health Foragers says
Oranges and exercise!
Melissa says
Ugh!! I’m 10 weeks pregnant and had the same awful stomach virus this weekend! My 2 1/2 year old watched so much Curious George and Mickey and I couldn’t move from the bed! I’m keeping my fingers crossed him or my husband doesn’t get it too
Kim says
We watched an absurd amount of TV yesterday and weren’t even sick so don’t worry (although maybe I was slightly hungover!). My husband had te flu/cold bug for almost 2 weeks. Luckily I didn’t get it! Hope you are all feeling better!
Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says
Hope it goes away soon! Feeling bad is the worst! I was sick last week or was it two weeks ago? Anyway, I’m just starting to feel back to my old self. I totally up my Vitamin C & D, take zinc, drinks lots of water and tea and make lots of soup! And I try to REST, so I took some times off exercising.
char eats greens says
Oh no… that totally sucks 🙁 Ugh, nothing’s worse than not feeling like yourself!!! Hope it’s all passed by now!!
Sabrina says
I hope you feel better. I’m commenting specifically to say that I’m obsessed with the fact that David is sick but wearing a Santa hat. Awesome.