Well, I finally got off my medicine from Hades! Now I don't have bad headaches, no 104 degree fevers, no body aches, and I'm not seeing weird things when my eyes are shut! Life is getting better.
I'm still a bit tired, and folks tell me it will take a week to get my strength back, but I'm feeling better. I didn't realize that going back to work would be so exhausting. But, thankfully, the wonderful folks I work with have been sending me home each night with a meal so I don't have to cook. It's been just wonderful!
Showing posts with label sick. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sick. Show all posts
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Thank God for Moms!
Well, it has been a week.........and that's an understatement. I have felt horrible since last Wednesday, but even worse than that since Friday. I finally took off work Friday, went to the doc, got tested for everything (even swine flu) and found out I have walking pneumonia. Unfortunately, the "walking" part was a misdiagnosis. It's been more of a "lying on the couch, not doing anything, feeling like crud pneumonia." I have so many little bottles and inhalers that I am actually carrying it all around in a tupperware bowl like I'm 90 years old! (I told my doc I was frustrated by this, and she just laughed and reminded me it was temporary).
The weekend was the worst because my temp hit 104 on Sat. and 103.5 on Sun. I called the doctor at 7:40 on Monday, and she called me right back when she arrived at 8. She called me in another medicine to get rid of all the joint pain, headaches, and fever. It worked really well last night, but it leaves me pretty loopy and stupid--which was a huge, and well enjoyed, improvement. But, this morning, again, I felt terrible. I couldn't even stand up long enough to fix breakfast. So, Richard called my mom about 10:00 and she came over to take care of me. I'm glad she did, or I don't think I would have eaten anything today. Thank God for Moms!
Anyway, I'm feeling a bit better now and am sitting up, but I know that in about an hour I have to take that horrible antibiotic AGAIN, and the cycle will start all over. It just stinks!
The weekend was the worst because my temp hit 104 on Sat. and 103.5 on Sun. I called the doctor at 7:40 on Monday, and she called me right back when she arrived at 8. She called me in another medicine to get rid of all the joint pain, headaches, and fever. It worked really well last night, but it leaves me pretty loopy and stupid--which was a huge, and well enjoyed, improvement. But, this morning, again, I felt terrible. I couldn't even stand up long enough to fix breakfast. So, Richard called my mom about 10:00 and she came over to take care of me. I'm glad she did, or I don't think I would have eaten anything today. Thank God for Moms!
Anyway, I'm feeling a bit better now and am sitting up, but I know that in about an hour I have to take that horrible antibiotic AGAIN, and the cycle will start all over. It just stinks!
Friday, March 6, 2009
The Human Pin Cushion
Well, today I went back to the doctor to get my blood test redone since they couldn't get any blood out last time. I drank a ton of fluid. I thought for sure it would help, but it didn't. They got the vein, but it wouldn't give them any blood. So, they went for another. On the fourth time, and after consulting with a second nurse, they finally got one. I was beginning to think that I was really dead and no one was telling me - like a weird Twilight Zone or something! I didn't even bleed when they pulled the needle out, which I thought was weird. It makes me wonder what is going on with my system. Anyway, now we wait. In one week I should know if it is truly whooping cough. I'm almost hoping it is just so I have an answer......because if it isn't, then we start all over again! I can deal with the cough if at least I know what it is.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Sick of Being Sick!
I am really tired of being sick all the time! I went to the doctor today for my 2 week followup, and I am still coughing up a storm! She said she thought that I might have whooping cough. They tried to do a blood test, but they couldn't get blood out of my arm.........and then I passed out from feeling crappy! So, they gave up. I have to drink a ton of water and go back tomorrow sometime.
Anyway, she said I was fine to go to work and that I wasn't really contagious--all the kids have the DTAP vaccine. And, Richard hasn't gotten it. I already did the round of antibiotics/medicine that is supposed to shorten it, though she didn't know I had it at the time - she prescribed it for something else. So, I went to work, sat in my office, tried not to faint anymore, and somehow made it through the day. Needless to say, I left after the bell, came home, went straight to sleep, and slept until dinner. I am just sick of being sick!!!! Maybe she'll write me a prescription for a long vacation somewhere sunny so I can breathe good fresh air and get well----wouldn't that be nice!?!??
Anyway, she said I was fine to go to work and that I wasn't really contagious--all the kids have the DTAP vaccine. And, Richard hasn't gotten it. I already did the round of antibiotics/medicine that is supposed to shorten it, though she didn't know I had it at the time - she prescribed it for something else. So, I went to work, sat in my office, tried not to faint anymore, and somehow made it through the day. Needless to say, I left after the bell, came home, went straight to sleep, and slept until dinner. I am just sick of being sick!!!! Maybe she'll write me a prescription for a long vacation somewhere sunny so I can breathe good fresh air and get well----wouldn't that be nice!?!??
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Long Time, No See
Well, it has been a long time since we posted anything, so here it goes.......a lightening speed update:
1. Jonathan got the stomach virus last Monday and missed 3 days of school. He got sick again today with a fever - it seems the first grade is learning to share.
2. We survived the first grade field trip to the orchard last Friday and had a blast - lots of learning and lots of fun.
3. Alyssa played soccer well on Saturday and had several assists - which is HUGE for age 4.
4. Jonathan is executing his football plays with extreme perfection........even if the team does something else, he will go to his spot, turn, and put his hands in the ready position - very cute video!
5. I have missed five days of work in the past two weeks for workshops (4) and field trip. I have been learning a lot at my workshop, and I even used my new coaching skills with a teacher and it brought about great results for her. That made me feel good.
6. Boy Scouts has been keeping us busy - mostly the boys.
7. We are now running two fund raisers at the same time - Walkathon (again) and Boy Scout Popcorn. Dust off your pocket books - we'll be calling soon! :-)
8. The church where I grew up (the early years) celebrated its 120th Anniversary last Sunday. Richard and the kiddos were very good sports about going with me and my family to the celebration. We left at 9:30 and didn't get back until almost 5:00. And they all behaved well!
9. We decorated my Dad's grave on the way to the church on Sunday and got it all pretty for the fall - I still miss him everyday, and I cried like a baby when I bought the flowers.
10. Alyssa has been snoring like a freight train lately, and her doctor said we need to see an ENT to see if her tonsils need to be removed.
11. I took the children for A's checkup, and decided to go ahead and get flu shots while we were there. Big Mistake!!! A family of four kids was apparently next door getting theirs, and when they gave the first shot, they all went nuts! It sounded like something from a horror movie, and the furniture in that room starting moving, too. I could hear it. And, unfortunately, my kids could as well. Their eyes got huge, and they both started crying and whining. I tried to distract them, but it was like distracting someone from an earthquake. It just didn't happen. So, the male nurse came in (thank God!), and we had to hold each kiddo down. Alyssa went first, and she got 4 shots. Jonathan hid behind a chair and had to be torn loose for his one shot. He screamed, turned red, and fought like a loon. But, it's done, I don't have to take them back, and they should stay healthy!
12. Alyssa failed her hearing test 4 times on one ear because she just wouldn't say "beep" - I don't know what was going on with her, but she finally did it correctly. The nurse says that happens often with first timers, but when I take her to the ENT, I will have them do it again, I think. I still have to make that appointment, but I need to talk to the cardiologist first to see who he would like us to use - in case we do have to yank those tonsils! Yikes!
And that's about it.......at least for now. I'm tired of typing. More another time - with pictures.
1. Jonathan got the stomach virus last Monday and missed 3 days of school. He got sick again today with a fever - it seems the first grade is learning to share.
2. We survived the first grade field trip to the orchard last Friday and had a blast - lots of learning and lots of fun.
3. Alyssa played soccer well on Saturday and had several assists - which is HUGE for age 4.
4. Jonathan is executing his football plays with extreme perfection........even if the team does something else, he will go to his spot, turn, and put his hands in the ready position - very cute video!
5. I have missed five days of work in the past two weeks for workshops (4) and field trip. I have been learning a lot at my workshop, and I even used my new coaching skills with a teacher and it brought about great results for her. That made me feel good.
6. Boy Scouts has been keeping us busy - mostly the boys.
7. We are now running two fund raisers at the same time - Walkathon (again) and Boy Scout Popcorn. Dust off your pocket books - we'll be calling soon! :-)
8. The church where I grew up (the early years) celebrated its 120th Anniversary last Sunday. Richard and the kiddos were very good sports about going with me and my family to the celebration. We left at 9:30 and didn't get back until almost 5:00. And they all behaved well!
9. We decorated my Dad's grave on the way to the church on Sunday and got it all pretty for the fall - I still miss him everyday, and I cried like a baby when I bought the flowers.
10. Alyssa has been snoring like a freight train lately, and her doctor said we need to see an ENT to see if her tonsils need to be removed.
11. I took the children for A's checkup, and decided to go ahead and get flu shots while we were there. Big Mistake!!! A family of four kids was apparently next door getting theirs, and when they gave the first shot, they all went nuts! It sounded like something from a horror movie, and the furniture in that room starting moving, too. I could hear it. And, unfortunately, my kids could as well. Their eyes got huge, and they both started crying and whining. I tried to distract them, but it was like distracting someone from an earthquake. It just didn't happen. So, the male nurse came in (thank God!), and we had to hold each kiddo down. Alyssa went first, and she got 4 shots. Jonathan hid behind a chair and had to be torn loose for his one shot. He screamed, turned red, and fought like a loon. But, it's done, I don't have to take them back, and they should stay healthy!
12. Alyssa failed her hearing test 4 times on one ear because she just wouldn't say "beep" - I don't know what was going on with her, but she finally did it correctly. The nurse says that happens often with first timers, but when I take her to the ENT, I will have them do it again, I think. I still have to make that appointment, but I need to talk to the cardiologist first to see who he would like us to use - in case we do have to yank those tonsils! Yikes!
And that's about it.......at least for now. I'm tired of typing. More another time - with pictures.
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