Our Five Ring Circus: Down For The Count

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Down For The Count

On Friday night, I noticed a little tickle in my throat. It had been a really busy day, and I didn't think much of it. Yesterday morning, my throat was sore when I woke up, but I felt okay. I decided to sleep in so I could get some rest.

I was still feeling okay that evening, so we decided to go ahead with our plans, and hang out at my best friend's house. As the night went on, my morning sickness seemed to get worse. We ended up leaving a bit early, because I didn't want to get sick at her house. On the short drive home, I began to get chills and body aches. Sure enough, when I got home, I had a fever. I headed to bed, but the body aches were so bad that I tossed and turned until 6 AM.

I was miserable today. I had a high fever, chills, body aches, a sore throat and cough, and a bad headache. I honestly think I have the flu! It's been years since I last had it. I forgot just how nasty it is.

Here's hoping the rest of my family doesn't catch it. I know the flu shot doesn't cover every strain of the flu, but they all got the shot (I didn't because I just kept putting it off), so hopefully I have a strain that the shot covers. I'm not skipping my shot again!

I'm going to give my doctor a call tomorrow to see what I should do. I typically would just use the wait and see approach, but I don't feel comfortable due to the fact that I'm 16 weeks pregnant and still have bad morning sickness. I'm just worried about little Nugget!

I'm hoping it goes away soon! I need to get better ASAP, because Lexie's birthday is on Tuesday, and her party is on Saturday. Dylan's off of school tomorrow, so I'm going to spend the day resting!

17 comments:

  1. We got hit by the flu starting Wed night. It was horrible.. Not fun at all. I got it the worst out of everyone. So glad it is over and done with.

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  2. Oh no! I am so sorry you have the flu, especially while pregnant! I'll be saying prayers that you feel better soon and that it doesn't affect your sweet little nugget! Feel better!

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  3. I hear ya! I have the worst cold of my life. The worst headache ever and I have gone through a whole box of kleenex today.

    Graham's bday party was supposed to be yesterday. We had to cancel. :(

    The worst part about being sick when you're pregnat is you cant take anything! Get well soon mama!!!

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  4. oh no. I have a friend who has been sick for three days with same symptoms. They diagnosed her with sinus infection, then she started running fever, so she thinks its the flu too. You poor thing...hope you feel better soon :(

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  5. you're taking tylenol, I hope? feel better!

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  6. Take care of yourself and feel better soon!

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  7. Ugh, hope you get to feeling better fast.

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  8. Oh no! The flu is bad enough on it's own, but it is terrible when you are pregnant! I hope you start feeling better really soon!

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  9. I hope someone is taking care of your family so you can rest - the flu is not fun! I hope you feel better soon!!!

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  10. aww! hope you get well real soon! hugs!!!!

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  11. Oh man feel better soon!! YUCK!

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