Saturday, July 7, 2012

bleu

Of course, in the midst of illness and slow, Daniel left for a few days to work on a film set in Sydney. I wanted him to go and I didn't want him to go and I wonder if that strange feeling of confliction will ever subside.

I decided to take Poet to the doctor late in the week. Her flushed cheeks and shallow breathing started to really concern me. I went with my intuition and booked in to see my GP, Georgia, the very same day. I love Georgia - she's thorough, realistic, humorous and incredibly respectful of my desire to do things the natural way. She confirmed that it was a severe flu-like virus and that Poet's right ear looked rather swollen and red. Perhaps that is why she fell; her balance affected. I left the surgery completely reassured and, thankfully, with a little less nervous energy within. 

I'm happy to report that Poet is almost back to her normal self (she's currently pulling Che's hair and eating a tissue). She is absolutely ravenous and hence the kitchen and the floor contains the remnants of fruit salad, vegemite toast and vegetable soup.

This afternoon I decided to ignore the mess and photograph my new stoneware ceramic bowls and a delightfully odd collection of spoons. Somehow this simple, delicate kitchenware has lifted my mood. And for that I am thankful.

And thank you for all your sweet messages of concern about Poet; I read each one aloud to her. She was a little confused, but happy.

20 comments:

  1. Great photos Jodi. And poor little Poet! So glad she is on the road to recovery. Fletch had a bout of the proper flu too a few weeks back and it wasn't fun for either of us. Poor little poppets xx

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  2. So glad that Poet is on the mend. They feel so vulnerable when they are litttle don't they? I love your bowls - the colours are really beautiful.

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  3. Good to hear health is getting back to your house Jodi...nothing like a bit of photography and creativity to lift the spirits! Beautiful bowls :)

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  4. The spoons and bowls are lovely. So often the most simple designs are the best.

    Glad to hear little Poet is feeling better! Much love to you all xx

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  5. oooh little Poet Winter. Sweet little almost one year old with a back nose (i promise you will laugh at that later... maybe much later).

    Sounds like you have some very healthy floor boards on your hands. You know, I say fruit on the floor is success!

    Lovely new bowls, lovely photography, lovely life.

    xo em

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  6. Glad to hear she's on the mend. Those bowls are beautiful.

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  7. Good to hear Poet is getting better. Lovely bowls. And I know that conflicted feeling all too well.

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  8. Beautiful photos, glad they made lifted your spirits. Poet is just gorgeous, and so happy to hear that she is on the mend xx

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  9. Dear little Poet. Your body is fighting hard and getting stronger. Soon it will be over. Very soon. Just in time for your birthday.

    Much love to Poet as she approaches her first birthday and to you Jodi who will have magical memories of THAT day.

    Stephanie

    ps So strange how my little Angel fell ill - and it's midsummer here in France, remember - on the night I read your post about Poet being poorly. Three hard days of fighting a potent virus. Angélique is better now, fortunately, and we are relishing the aftermath of feverish nights as you too will.

    ps I'm so, so sorry to have asked you for your address whilst you were so busy. It was a little foolish of me ;-)

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  10. What a great update, you were in my thoughts! Happy to hear things are improving! Love you muma! x

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  11. Oh poor Poet! I hope she feels better soon.

    p.s. we should organize our prenatal yoga & lunch date x

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  12. Your GP does sound great. I am finally happy with the GP for my kids, she is patient and honest.

    Sounds like Poet is on the mend which is fantastic. Always scary when they aren't themselves, especially after a week or so.

    Love your new bowls.

    And I know how hard single parenting is my dear, I am always torn when my husband leaves. Thats why we are the women, our strength and courage keeps us going.

    xx

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  13. So happy to read that Poet is getting better. She is such a beautiful baby. It is always scary when things happen and they are so little and cannot explain what they are feeling to you.

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  14. Good to hear she's feeling better! Love those bowls and it's pretty awesome to have a great GP too!

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  15. beautiful 'soothing' bowls - here's to days without sniffles : )

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  16. Oh I am so pleased to hear she is feeling better, and that kitchenware is divine! x

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  17. glad to hear your little one is feeling better, and love this beautiful kitchenware.

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  18. I missed the illness. It very glad to hear that she is doing better. Awesome doctor you have there. Mine is too quick with the pills, IMO, but I do love her and she's seen me through 3 babies with little intervention, so I can't complain.

    Lovely, lovely bowls!

    x

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  19. Absolutely 'ignore the mess' and happy to read another bub is on the mend.

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