Hi friends,
My husband was diagnosed with covid19 yesterday and a dear friend suggested I blog my journey, so here I am blogging my 14 day journey.
As a Health and Wellbeing Coach, clients coming into my office are coming in scared and fearful about the future and my advice again and again is to build your immune resilience and today I am going to talk about how I am trying to build mine, so hoping and praying that I do not catch this virus.
On Thursday evening 3/12, Amir had chills in the evening and when he came home he had a fever of 101, he decided to work from home on Friday after getting tested in his car.
Thursday night his fever spiked again at and he took Tylenol but unfortunately it was not very effective in reducing the fever, so he ended up taking an Advil, which finally did reduce the fever. Only take what works for you as everyone is different, always check with your health professional.
Saturday afternoon 3/14 the test came back as positive for the virus, he was optimistic but Saniya and I were quite sad, but after giving myself a few hours of pity time, I decided to be optimistic and write down all the things I have that many people do not, being grateful, improved my mood and psyche really quickly and I decided to start a gratitude journal to get me through the next few weeks..
Since it was a sunny day and I knew the importance of being active, I got my heart rate high by doing 100 skips and some lunges on the balcony, one of the many things I am grateful for!!!
Before I went to bed, I did some sun salutations to help relax me, in order to get a good night sleep.
Now to the food, since food deliveries are one week drop dates, I decided to take stock of all I had at home. Again I am so grateful for lentils, rice, chickpeas, eggs and rice- enough to last a very long time. Amir felt like eating hot and sour soup, so I decided to use what I had and it turned out pretty good. Here is the recipe:
Hot and Sour soup made with what I have in the pantry and fridge:
Ingredients
- 1 box chicken stock
- 15 frozen shrimp
- 1/4 cup tomato ketchup
- 4 Tbs Soy sauce
- 4 Tbs Apple cider vinegar
- 4 tsp brown sugar
- Black pepper, salt and chili flakes
- 2 green chilies
- 3 eggs
- 2 Tbs corn starch mixed well with some water to make a smooth paste
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 bag of frozen corn
Method
Whisk the ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar and sugar in a bowl. Boil the stock in a pot, then add the ketchup mixture. Once it is mixed well add the condiments to your taste. Then add the green chilies, carrots and corn, let them cook and add in your shrimp.
Once the shrimps turn pink, add the cornstarch mixture, keep stirring to prevent clots, once the soup is thick, beat 3 eggs and slowly pour into hot soup, stirring while pouring. Give it one last boil and Voila you have a hearty soup. Make a side salad and you have a balanced meal. Enjoy!
As I take all of you on this journey with us, I do believe the 2 most important things I have realized today are:
- Do not spread misinformation and add to the growing hysteria
- Think of creative ways to stay connected to your network without exposing others
- Stay positive and remember your blessings often
Over the past few days, myself and my connected daughter have been video chatting with friends and family far and near, and have been able to lean on those who care for us. Their support and friendship is appreciated in these times, again something I am grateful for.
Saniya has mentioned that despite the quarantine, she feels happy and positive to see all those around her who are so loving and supportive, even just through the phone. Reach out to those around you, calm those down who are feeling stressed, and relax yourself in whichever way works best for you.
I for example pray, do yoga, read and indulge in some Netflix.
In this day and age of constant information overload, please do be mindful of misinformation. Speak to the medical professionals in your network and around you if you can, and if not please do use the WHO & CDC websites found here:
- https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
- https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
Finally, STAY POSITIVE! Despite being in a household with a doctor suffering, I am, as is my husband, very positive. Till tomorrow!!