Of course being pregnant meant that any of the usual over the counter remedies were off limits, so I thought I'd share some of the alternative remedies I came across through a bit of web research / advice from friends / sheer desperation, just in case they would ever be of use to you.
Wonder potion - manuka honey, lemon and garlic tea |
I also used good old steam inhalation to help clear some of the pressure build up from the sinusitis, as well as plenty of water, rest (when I could get it with two little beans to look after) and my own body weight in vitamin C rich fruit. As with most over the counter remedies, I can't say that any of this cured me but it certainly helped make the symptoms more manageable so I could try and get on with every day life.
It's only in the last few days I've started to really feel human again, but I'm determined to make up for lost time now and get well and truly in the Christmas spirit.
Somewhere in the middle of feeling rotten, trying not to fall too far behind on the Christmas preparations and finishing up in work before the holidays, I managed to plan a Christmas candyland birthday party for my little princess who turned five this week. I have the photos and masses of leftover party food to prove it! Look out for a post on this in the next day or so.
Hee hee, iiiiiit's Christmas!