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My Due Date: July 19, 2015I have given birth!
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Sickness
By rcorinne » Posted Mar. 18, 2015 4:47pm - 472 views - 4 comments
Haven't felt like a new JE yet, so see comment update below:
For real this time. I woke up two days ago with a tiny bit of swelling in my throat and referred ear pain. By evening I had a headache and fever and, after buying some fast food for my boys, laid down and napped the evening away. I wish I could says that it got better. I had chills and fever throughout the night, but still went to work yesterday. I took some Tylenol and struggled through the fog of obvious sickness and creeping up temperature. I made it home, but had to watch Cameron while my husband was out for the evening. I took my temp. It was under 100 degrees Fahrenheit, so I was of the danger zone for needing to immediately call a doctor for help, but it still sucked. We got through lots of cartoons, and eventually I got the little one to bed and took more Tylenol. This morning I didn't have a fever, but still have a really swollen throat, headache, phlegm, exhaustion. I made the decision to stay home. DH took Cameron to daycare (really out of his way because it's near my work and involves lots of traffic) before going to work. I went back to sleep for the next couple hours. Feeling rested, I got up made a baby kale, mango, strawberry smoothie. No preschooler scared of loud noises to complain about the blender. Hurray! I drank my smoothie and had some crackers and sausage for lunch. After eating, I took a nice long warm shower and watched TV as I slowly picked out each clothing item for the day. Even though my temp is normal at the moment, I'm still considering another round Tylenol as my head and throat will not quit bugging me. DH left me a Redbox coupon, but he made me promise to not venture out more than just to the store once and not to do any chores. It's soooo hard. Two nights of lying around means there are ~3 loads of laundry ready to be put away, unwashed dishes in the sink and clean ones in the dishwasher waiting to be put away. I'm not even starting on the dirty carpets that need vacuuming, the bathrooms that are in constant need of scrubbing, or the mass of recyclables piling up under the sink. If I was a SAHM, I would be busy all day long trying to keep this tiny place in working order. Being a working mom means most of it gets set aside at various times for other priorities, but that doesn't mean it doesn't bother me. Uhhh! I'm glad I was able to sleep last night and this morning. I really needed it, but there appears to be no end to the post-nasal drip and resulting throat pain. How much longer will I have to lie around dreaming of getting things done? Even if I was better, I'd be at work right now, not doing chores, so I don't know why I'm so worried about it. I guess it's just my nature to see the things that need fixing instead of enjoying the ability to relax by myself. I must try to be content with this situation. Okay. Off to the store for some staples and perhaps a movie. Let's hope this sickness decides to go away soon. (Here's pic of me right now. My boobs are feeling especially huge today. And I'm smiling through the crud.)
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Sickness
By rcorinne » Posted Mar. 18, 2015 4:47pm - 472 views - 4 comments
Haven't felt like a new JE yet, so see comment update below:
For real this time. I woke up two days ago with a tiny bit of swelling in my throat and referred ear pain. By evening I had a headache and fever and, after buying some fast food for my boys, laid down and napped the evening away. I wish I could says that it got better. I had chills and fever throughout the night, but still went to work yesterday. I took some Tylenol and struggled through the fog of obvious sickness and creeping up temperature. I made it home, but had to watch Cameron while my husband was out for the evening. I took my temp. It was under 100 degrees Fahrenheit, so I was of the danger zone for needing to immediately call a doctor for help, but it still sucked. We got through lots of cartoons, and eventually I got the little one to bed and took more Tylenol. This morning I didn't have a fever, but still have a really swollen throat, headache, phlegm, exhaustion. I made the decision to stay home. DH took Cameron to daycare (really out of his way because it's near my work and involves lots of traffic) before going to work. I went back to sleep for the next couple hours. Feeling rested, I got up made a baby kale, mango, strawberry smoothie. No preschooler scared of loud noises to complain about the blender. Hurray! I drank my smoothie and had some crackers and sausage for lunch. After eating, I took a nice long warm shower and watched TV as I slowly picked out each clothing item for the day. Even though my temp is normal at the moment, I'm still considering another round Tylenol as my head and throat will not quit bugging me. DH left me a Redbox coupon, but he made me promise to not venture out more than just to the store once and not to do any chores. It's soooo hard. Two nights of lying around means there are ~3 loads of laundry ready to be put away, unwashed dishes in the sink and clean ones in the dishwasher waiting to be put away. I'm not even starting on the dirty carpets that need vacuuming, the bathrooms that are in constant need of scrubbing, or the mass of recyclables piling up under the sink. If I was a SAHM, I would be busy all day long trying to keep this tiny place in working order. Being a working mom means most of it gets set aside at various times for other priorities, but that doesn't mean it doesn't bother me. Uhhh! I'm glad I was able to sleep last night and this morning. I really needed it, but there appears to be no end to the post-nasal drip and resulting throat pain. How much longer will I have to lie around dreaming of getting things done? Even if I was better, I'd be at work right now, not doing chores, so I don't know why I'm so worried about it. I guess it's just my nature to see the things that need fixing instead of enjoying the ability to relax by myself. I must try to be content with this situation. Okay. Off to the store for some staples and perhaps a movie. Let's hope this sickness decides to go away soon. (Here's pic of me right now. My boobs are feeling especially huge today. And I'm smiling through the crud.)
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 | Comment from rcorinne » Posted Mar. 21, 2015 1:18am Oops. Maybe I should answer. UPDATE: I got Big Hero 6. Then waited for the boys to watch with me. Loved it! Also got my hair trimmed before they came home. Went back to work Thurs only to have to leave again to take Cam to the dr for a skin infection. Didn't help with it already being very stressful at work recently. :( Anyway, Cameron had to be home with my parents the last 2 days. He's taking his oral antibiotics like a champ, though. Who is this kid? And... my parents made dinner both nights and did most of the chores and some I didn't want them to do. Hehehe. They step a little over my comfort zone with the unsolicited help. Women's church retreat all day tomorrow (Saturday). Hopefully it'll be good for me. |
 | Comment from eat2nourish » Posted Mar. 19, 2015 9:04pm Awww...sorry you're so sick. That smoothie sounds delicious! Bless your dh for not allowing you to do chores I agree, they can wait :D. Did you get a movie? I'm trying to see if dh wants to see the new Insurgent film. Nice bump! |
 | Comment from RedBetty » Posted Mar. 19, 2015 5:28am Forgot to add how lovely the pic is. That is one awesome smile despite being sick |
| Comment from RedBetty » Posted Mar. 19, 2015 5:27am Always love your journals. I'm sorry you fell ill but you are taking it and handling it so well. Use the day to rest, cleaning the house can wait. It seems to get to a point where you look at all that has to be done and can only get back into bed and leave them all, lol |
