https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:54:47 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-strong-is-your-immune-system#post-134811 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:34:36 +0000 BSB 134811@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it's pretty strong. It's been years since I got sick, well other than the flu I got this year. I blame that on getting the flu the same week I was scheduled to get the flu shot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-strong-is-your-immune-system#post-134680 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:02:28 +0000 heffalump 134680@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm sure when LO gets older and is around kids more we'll all get sick. Right now I rarely get sick. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-strong-is-your-immune-system#post-133706 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:45:12 +0000 Mrs. Sunglasses 133706@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Since I have a toddler not great. I need to take more vitamins. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-strong-is-your-immune-system#post-133672 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:09:55 +0000 MamaMoose 133672@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine is terrible. When I was in high school I had a really severe case of mono and ever since my immune system has been shot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-strong-is-your-immune-system#post-133585 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 02:46:14 +0000 aunt pol 133585@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm great, thankfully- I haven't had anything more than a yearly cold in the last ten years or so. I have a couple mild contact allergies, but I'm not inclined to count those - the glue on plasters, and pine wood -. Weirdly I also have weak nails and tooth enamel, tho. I wonder is there a link somewhere!<br /> Definitely I think gentle germ exposure is the key. Dh is far more fastidious than I am about not touching stuff in public and gets sick far more than I do. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-strong-is-your-immune-system#post-133574 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 23:16:58 +0000 BoogieBea 133574@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used to get sick all the time when I was a baby. I must've built up a good immune system because of that because I don't get sick as much as an adult. Now with lids, i will myself not to get sick - it works! Hubby gets sick all the time though. I wonder if having kids around and especially those who go to school/daycare weakens your immune system. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-strong-is-your-immune-system#post-133565 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:59:45 +0000 Minnie_Girl 133565@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well, I grew up with four siblings, went to public school, and have a mother that teaches kindergarten. I don't get sick often at all...I can't remember the last time I was was genuinely ill or had a fever ( knock on wood). I seem to get one or two colds a year now, and they go away in a few days. </p> <p>In my experience, good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle go a long way in preventing sickness! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-strong-is-your-immune-system#post-133546 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:11:44 +0000 littlebug 133546@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine is pretty solid. I think after working in a hospital for 6 years, it's gone through a lot of testing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-strong-is-your-immune-system#post-133538 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:56:58 +0000 mrsjyw 133538@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think my immune system is pretty strong. I rarely get sick and even the times I've gotten colds, it's gone with a day or two. I just sweat it out and drink lots of OJ. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-strong-is-your-immune-system#post-133469 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:49:26 +0000 Mrs. Tutu 133469@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm thinking it's not as strong as it use to be, I'm constantly fighting bladder infections. Which, I've been told is due to a poor immune system??? I don't know.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-strong-is-your-immune-system#post-133468 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:46:12 +0000 Rubies 133468@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think mine is decent. But when I get sick, I get REALLY sick. My nails and tooth enamel are weak, though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-strong-is-your-immune-system#post-133462 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:33:00 +0000 DillonLion 133462@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hunni: thanks!! I might just watch too many scary movies.. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-strong-is-your-immune-system#post-133459 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:31:41 +0000 chopsuey 133459@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it's decent. I get really sick once a year. It usually lasts 1-2 weeks. :P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-strong-is-your-immune-system#post-133453 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:20:04 +0000 dc yoga bee 133453@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@highwire: Oh no! Don't say that! Wishing you loooonnngg years of health! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-strong-is-your-immune-system#post-133452 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:19:55 +0000 lilteacherbee 133452@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My immune system is awful! I eat pretty healthy and exercise 3-4 times a week, but I'm in a classroom with 17 four/five year olds every day. I'm hoping that eventually all the little kid germs will strengthen my immune system, but so far it hasn't happened. I was sick for all of December-February give or take a couple weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-strong-is-your-immune-system#post-133446 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:12:19 +0000 DillonLion 133446@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Healthy! Rarely sick, no major illnesses throughout life, but for some reason I worry that since I've always been so healthy, I'm going to die young in some freak violent accident. Pretty morbid, huh? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-strong-is-your-immune-system#post-133433 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 18:52:13 +0000 Mrs. Pen 133433@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's decent. I usually get a cold each winter.</p> <p>HOWEVER I discovered a secret weapon this year - vitamin D! I was prescribed it by my midwife, 5000 iu's a day, because my levels were low. I took it all winter long and didn't get sick ONCE this year, first time in my whole life! I was amazed.</p> <p>I started researching the wonders of vitamin D and it turns out that it's the number one cause of the common cold/winter illnesses. The reason winter is dubbed sick season is because everyone's D levels are so low. Makes sense, right? I read a study that showed that taking vit D daily is actually 800% MORE effective than a flu shot. SCORE! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-strong-is-your-immune-system#post-133430 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 18:48:43 +0000 dc yoga bee 133430@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Weak weak weak! I'm always getting sick, and I KEEP a cold. It's pretty annoying actually. I try to exercise regularly, but I'm sure I could stand to eat way more fresh fruits and veggies! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-strong-is-your-immune-system#post-133429 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 18:47:20 +0000 mrbee 133429@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My immune system is feeble... Bee's is super strong!</p> <p>My only claim to fame is that my finger nails and teeth enamel is very strong. I'd rather have a strong immune system though! Our hope is that at least one of our kids gets the strong immune system PLUS the strong nails and teeth. Super LO!!</p> <p>How strong is your immune system? What about your SO and LO(s)? </p>