Have you seen it?
Yep I’ve got laryngitis. It started on Sunday afternoon, when I became a little hoarse… and when I woke up on Monday morning my voice was all but gone. By Monday afternoon it had completely departed. Nothing. Not even a squeak.
Dr Google tells me its probably viral and should only last a few days. Seems there’s not much to do to help it. Drink lots, and rest (I’m a mother. When do I get a chance to rest?). And then there were these helpful tips…
- Don’t talk. Talking can make matters worse.
- Try not to laugh.
- And avoid whispering, it’ll strain your vocal cords.
Thanks for that.
The children think its hilarious, they are whispering a lot (cute) and ignoring me even more – I CANT HEAR YOU MUMMY (not so cute).
It’s actually pretty tiring trying to get people to understand you, and straining to make any noise at all (which helpfully you’re not supposed to do). It’s not like I can just not say (or attempt to say) anything when I meet someone who I know…
And I felt particularly rude out shopping yesterday. I tried to compensate by smiling and nodding a lot. Like an idiot. Needless to say Im not going to work.
Yesterday was my friend Corinne’s birthday, and I made her a penguin. (Happy Birthday Corinne!!) Actually I’m supposed to be helping her make her own penguin, but our plans have been curtailed a bit…
The pattern is free, you can find it at happie scrappie. 
Don’t you just love the bunny hat?? I do. I’m not sure if the penguin does though, she’s not saying much. She might have laryngitis too? Ahem.
The Green Dragonfly 
Strange! Here I am in England and I’ve lost my voice too! hope it returns to you soon!
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Oh dear, hopefullyyiu didn’t catch it off me!! might be a bit tricky over the Internet… Hope you are feeling better!
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I have laryngitis too! Same deal! My voice has been gone for 6 days now so don’t hold your breath! At least it leaves time for crochet and photography and other pure indulgences ! Hope you get well soon.
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OMG 6 days!!!! Have you been to the Dr? Im thinking if I cant talk tomorrow I might go… not sure what they will be able to do though….
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I feel your frustration. I lost my voice completely once while my boys were teens, they thought it was hilarious also. Try drinking a little hot water (or tea) with honey and lemon. It worked for me,my voice came back by the next day.
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Ive been drinking lots of tea and lemon honey drinks… not really feeling like eating much, so that helps!
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I hope you have your voice back soon. We can’t afford not to have our voice when a mother.
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Exactly!xx
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I know my son and hubby use to love it when I lost my voice. He he he…. good memories.
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Im sure we’ll laugh about it… next week!
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Love the bunny hat! Get well soon!
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Thanks! x
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Omg I totally get it. I have two babies and am getting over sickness! What mother has time to rest?
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Or be sick for that matter, none that I know! xx
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Yes no mum’s get rest….. do hope the voice returns mega quick. In the mean time love the cute
bunny hat ☺
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thanks, I hope so too… maybe I could make a kid size bunny hat!
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shame, man, hope your voice comes back soon. Is your throat sore as well? (hope not 😦 ) Am glad you’re being sensible and not going to work.
Penguin and rabbit hat are hysterical, I love them. Thanks for the new link.
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You and me both! xx
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When I lost my voice last year, I typed what I wanted to say into Google Translate and used the loudspeaker function to play it to my husband. It was hilarious but super useful! I sounded like a robot!
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I love that idea!!! Im going to try it! xx
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Oh no, I hope you get better fast!! Kid lets, what to do with them!! Tee hee! Love the gift you made!!
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Thanks Lisa!
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I hope you soon feel better Janette – I lost my voice for two weeks when I was on holiday in France, it was so frustrating – so try the Google tip it sounds hilarious!
Love the rabbit hat – thanks for sharing.
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Oh no, not when you were on holiday, that would’ve been awful!
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I´m sure you´ll make up for lost time once the voice is back. In the meantime write little notes saying you need lots of pampering. Great little bunny. Get Well Soon!
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Pampering, now there’s a thought! Maybe I should take myself off for a massage…
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Hope you feel better soon.
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Thank you xx
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For me it was the most educational periode of my life, when the Doctor told me not to talk for a whole month. The first days were difficult (with little children) but it was interesting to see how others react on my silence. I learned a lot, lol. After a month my voice was ok, get well soon!
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Oh my goodness,I haven’t idea how you survived that! I guess with time you just find new ways of communicating. The truth is the children have been really understanding, and have even doe some talking for me 🙂
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Poor brave you! The penguin and bunny hat look great. The google tip sounds like the ticket!
Get better soon. XX
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Thanks, reading all these lovely comments makes me feel Much better already!
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Get well soon
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Thank you xxx
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So sorry you’ve lost your voice! Hope it comes back soon. The penguin in the rabbit hat is so funny! He does look very ‘tight lipped’ about it or should that be ‘tight beaked’?
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Lol!! I’d say she’s very tight beaked abut it all!!
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LOL (on the last picture).
For your laryngitis, try drinking herbal teas with lemon juice, ginger, thyme/oregano, and honey.
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I’m going to make one right now xx
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Sorry about your voice! My mom would tell you to gargle with salt water. If your throat doesn’t hurt, drinking chicken broth with garlic sliced into it will help. Actually, it will help even if it does hurt! Good luck!
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Mmmm chicken soup does sound good right now, I think I’ll put it on tomorrow’s menu! Xx
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hope you are going to get well really soon!!!!
I love your bunny hat!!!!
xxxxx Ale
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It’s cute, huh! Xx
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Love the penguin in a bunny hat, how original! I had laryngitis, many years ago and remember it is not fun. Hope you get better soon. love Carol
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Thank Carol! Xx
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Oh bless you …. hope you feel better soon …… on the plus side you get time off work and time to crochet .. love the penguin/bunny ….. take care Love Joy xx
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Thank you Joy, you’re right it’s good to look on the bright side 🙂
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glad you are feeling better today 🙂 xx
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Sorry to hear you are not well, try and rest. Hope your voice comes back soon x
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Thank you Jen xx
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Oh, you poor love! Every sympathy – I regularly lose my voice in winter, usually for a week to 10 days I hate to tell you! – hope you’re feeling better soon. It’s so totally frustrating!!
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Poor you, this is my first time, and it’s bad enough… I won’t be looking forward to it again any time soon! Xxx
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That is not good news, I can understand your frustration. Hope you feel better very, very soon!!
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Thank you! xx
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How about sign language? I´m trying it more and more for the benefit of my husband who´s losing his hearing. Hilarious and entertaining, to say the least! – No, no, you´ll be out of it in a couple of days, I´m sure. Best wishes to you! And thank you for all the lovely ideas and projects you share with us!
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Thanks Eva, that’s a good thought…. but I’m hopeful it wont come to that. This has certainly given me some perspective for how easy it is to communicate usually, and how difficult it could be if we cant just talk and be heard. Jxx
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I’m sorry you’re having to go through this {{{{{Janette}}}}}
My daughter regularly gets laryngitis, and the only thing that’s she’s found that helps to sooth her throat is honey – and not talking, of course
I do hope it heals quickly for you – and I just love the cute penguin! 🙂
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Thank you Katy, I’m feeling much better! Xx
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Lovely I adore !
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Thanks!
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if you are in the US, ragweed is extremely high right now… could be an allergy causing your voice troubles… enjoy the peace, but “no laughing?” It is considered the best medicine! 🙂 Gargle with warm salt water & you’ll be better soon!!
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Awww, I see your in NZ… so you’re in winter-time?
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Hia Janette,
Hope your voice is fully recovered. I have just discovered your blog via a link from Dolly Doulton’s (Emma’s) blog.
I love your penguin and his hat. As I am a relative novice at crocheting, it’s good to find patterns for small items. Do you by any chance know of an easy pattern for a monkey (and dare I say it, a banana)? My two year old Grandson’s favourite things in the whole world.
Happy crocheting.
Carol xxx
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