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Aerows Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-28-11 09:53 PM
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What do you do for a sick girlfriend?
I'm terrible at these things, though I can raise plants and livestock.

She's got a sore throat, and is sick as a dog.

I feel so bad for her.
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Odin2005 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-28-11 09:55 PM
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1. she needs lots of rest.
Edited on Sat May-28-11 09:55 PM by Odin2005
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Aerows Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-28-11 09:57 PM
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2. That is a good idea
I feel so helpless when confronted with a wonderful woman that is ill.

And she is so wonderful, but she's obviously not feeling well.
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cbdo2007 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-28-11 09:57 PM
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3. What the hell kind of question is this???
You do everything for her. Make her rest while you fix her meals and walk her dog and stuff. Whatever she needs, you do.

It's pretty easy actually.
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Aerows Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-28-11 10:00 PM
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4. That seems obvious to you
but she's pretty proud.

Then again, maybe I'm an idiot.
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cbdo2007 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-28-11 10:03 PM
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5. No....you aren't an idiot.....
sorry to be a jerk, it just seemed obvious....she's miserable so do everything for her :)

When my wife is sick I would stop the Earth's rotation if she wanted me to, if it would help her feel better :)

If she's too proud to ask for you to do stuff, just be there and comfort her and try to pick up subtle suggestions that might help her feel better. Just being there and being supportive is really what counts.
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Aerows Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-28-11 10:08 PM
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7. I love her
And thanks for the great advice :)
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Aerows Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-28-11 10:05 PM
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6. Making soup would probably be a good idea?
I'm asking because I don't know. I'm about as nurturing as a cactus, but I'm trying to learn. She's pretty much the most awesome thing that ever happened to me, and I want to show her that, even when she's ill.
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CaliforniaPeggy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-28-11 10:10 PM
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8. Making soup is a great idea...if she likes soup...
I would try to find out what's worrying her, and take care of that, if I could...
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Aerows Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-28-11 10:14 PM
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9. Sore throat, fever
and upset stomach. I think it's the flu.
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elleng Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-28-11 10:15 PM
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10. Just had a sore throat that turned into a cold.
Encourage frequent gargling w hot salt water or listerine-type mouth wash, provide fever reducers (aspirin/acetominophen/+), tea, chicken or other clear soups. Encourage rest.
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Aerows Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-28-11 10:19 PM
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11. I'm making her some chicken soup
and a hot toddy. I know she probably doesn't need that, but her voice is awfully hoarse.
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elleng Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun May-29-11 11:39 AM
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18. Hoarse voice suggests congestion, so hot stuff useful.
Also cough med with guaifenesin, an expectorant, which helps move the stuff out.
Good luck.
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marzipanni Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun May-29-11 02:56 PM
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20. Throat remedy given to Leon Russell by Elton John
when he came to the U.S. in 1970- (as heard on interview of Leon Russell, whose voice sounds like someone would offer him this advice ;))

•1 spoonful cider vinegar
•1 spoonful honey
•1 cup of water as warm as you can stand

"Gargle for a minute- you'll be surprised at what comes out of your throat."
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petronius Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-28-11 11:02 PM
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12. Chicks like to feel all strong and independent - so pretend like you don't notice
In fact, this would be a good time to ask her to do some sort of onerous favor for you - she'll appreciate the fact that you respect her abilities.

Also, if she makes any weird coughing, choking or snorting noises you should make fun of her - not only do broads like guys with a sense of humor, they're extra-attracted to dudes who are kind of mean.

HTH!
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applegrove Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-28-11 11:34 PM
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13. Call and ask if you can pick up anyting (like boxes of kleenex) at the store. Drop by with
some lipton chicken noodle cup a soup.
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ChoralScholar Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun May-29-11 01:17 AM
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14. You could sing 'Soft Kitty, Warm Kitty' for her...
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denbot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun May-29-11 04:06 AM
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15. Chicken soup is a nice gesture, wash any dishes left in the sink.
Bring her some cold meds if you can afford them. At least a box of Aloe klenex. A little fussing over her will go a long way.
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orleans Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun May-29-11 04:15 AM
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16. sing. n/t
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Skittles Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun May-29-11 05:15 AM
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17. you let her know you are there for her for whatever she needs
then it's up to her to tell you
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Hepburn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun May-29-11 12:21 PM
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19. Clean house, do laundry, and take care of yourself.
That, IMO, is a good start.
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pitohui Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun May-29-11 03:03 PM
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21. i expect ice cream and brandy when i have a sore throat
there really isn't that much to it
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femmocrat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun May-29-11 05:52 PM
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22. Hot tea with honey and lemon.
And a shot of whiskey if you have it. My mother gave us this home remedy for everything.
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raccoon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-01-11 09:39 AM
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23. The Olive Garden makes some chicken gnochi soup which I had when I had a sore throat.

Seriously, I bought some of it and I recommend it.
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PassingFair Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-01-11 11:27 AM
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24. Do they have the cornflake crust nuggets there? n/t
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raccoon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-01-11 11:35 AM
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25. Not on the gnochis, anyway. nt
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