Friday morning I woke up and my throat was hurting, but I figured that it was just my ever-present allergies! (Be jealous I won that genetic jackpot) I took a couple Tylenol throughout the day, but by the time I had gotten home it had worn off and I was pretty near shaking uncontrollably. One look at my throat and I was convinced it was strep. I was so upset because Friday night was our spring carnival at school and Zach and I were signed up to work. I had even told the kids to look for me that night. I nearly cried when I called my principal to let her know I wouldn't be able to make it, but she was wonderfully understanding and told me that they'd get it taken care of. I actually did cry when I called to tell zach I was sick and needed to go the Dr. I hopped in the car and went to the MOM in Henderson. Thank The Lord they were pretty fast on a Friday evening and I was in and out in a little under an hour. The dr. Didn't even need to do a strep test because my throat looked that lovely. I raced home and Zach ran to the pharmacy to pick up my Rx and other things.
I was up 8-9 times that night and my sweet Nellie girl laid with me all night and followed me each time I got up. Talk about making me feel loved.
I literally laid on the couch all but an hour on Saturday. This is more whining, but it also tri-Fest in Henderson, and Zach and I always go and get some yummy, unhealthy stuff to eat. Obviously with strep that isn't going to happen. I was also supposed to mow at Mama Joyce's and then babysit Ben, Becca, and Claire. I naturally felt horrible about not being able to do either of those things either.
My super sweet husband waited on me all day, though, and anticipated my every need. He even drove me across town at 9:00 to get an ice-dream because I wanted one so badly. During every hard time, he only reaffirms why I married him!
I tried to sleep in our bed last night, but it just wasn't happening, so Nellie and I moved out to the couch again. I did sleep better (only got up 3 times), but each time I swallow it feels like I am choking on glass. I am not getting to go to church today, and am just praying that I will feel better tomorrow. It's the week of ISTEP, so I reaaaly don't need/want to miss.
So, to end my sulking, I have to say at least this time I make it 2 yrs 1 month between cases of strep, I have lost 3 lbs, and am fixing to go get more soothing ice cream from Dairy Queen! Gotta find that silver lining somewhere! ; )
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