Could It Be?

Could it be... day 10 and I am starting to feel human again? The cough about pushed me over the edge yesterday. I woke up this morning with less of a cough and energy I haven't had in a few weeks. I think I am driving AJ crazy. We zipped around and wiped counters, vacuumed, and started laundry. I even took out something for dinner, got dressed in normal clothes, and did my hair and make up. I am determined to get out and get lunch today... Chipolte, and get a few things in case we get the 6 to 8 inches of snow they are forecasting. I am taking tomorrow off from my clinicals due to doctors orders. As much as I want to get back, I know I can't rush it. So, I will take advantage of snuggling with my monkey tomorrow and getting caught up on things around here and school work.

The other day, AJ was running errands. When we bought our new house, we decided to rent out our old house. It is just a block away, and we constantly drive past. Sometimes a good thing, sometimes not so good. Well.... AJ came home the other day and asked me if I had forgotten to tell him something about the renter. I had to think because yes I have been on and off of codeine the past few days. I didn't think there was anything I hadn't told him. He told me there was a Uhaul truck out front and he was moving things out. Um... our lease was until early Fall with him. So, I immediately called him. He said he was going to tell us. Supposedly he had a letter he lost to give to us. Ugh... talk about more stress. However, rentals go very fast around here. There are not many and everyone wants a house. We have two people already wanting to see it. However, I have no idea what condition the house is in. That drives me the most crazy. This is actually a blessing. He was late on rent 90% of the time, it was a constant stress for me. Praying we get a good renter and that the house is not torn up.

Well, off for class. I hope you all are well and have a great week!

Sick Day 9

I woke up this morning completely done with being sick. I have been sick for 9 days. I have been on antibiotic for 5 days. I still couldn't breathe, coughing up my lungs, and coughing so hard it made me throw up several times. Not to mention a fever and no energy. This was unacceptable and I decided to brave the prompt care on a Saturday. After waiting 45 minutes to be checked in (not because it was busy) but because the lady moved the pace of a snail.. I finally got checked in. Then 45 minutes later saw the doctor, got an X-ray, and got out of there. I really thought I had pneumonia. As of right now... I have bronchitis and a concoction of steroids, antibiotics  and cough meds. Honestly after one dose... Im already noticing a difference and I can breathe! Aj let me rest this afternoon, the boys mopped, cleaned bathrooms, and picked up. You can tell that we are getting a little stir crazy. G tried to get his coat on with only a diaper yesterday and he wanted his two toes painted like Mom. The doctor prescribed rest until Wednesday, meaning I have to miss clinical on Tuesday. I am not going to believe that is the case. I think I am going to need to get out by then! Plus side is AJ and I were suppose to attend a party tonight, and he has the next few days off. I'm not going to be that fun of a date... but it will be nice to have him home. Pizza party at our house tonight and research methods studying for me. Watch out now!

G stripped down to his diaper and wanted to go in the car after a long week at home. 

Wanted toes like Mom. 

My concoction to make me feel human again. 

Nasty Bug & Chicken and Noodles

Four out of five of us have been infected with the nasty bug that has been going around. Our little snot monster shared with with AJ and I after wiping his faucet of a nose and all the coughing in our faces he did. It hit me pretty hard this weekend and I tried so hard to do clinicals. My instructor took one look at me and tried to start convincing me I should go home. I was determined to pull through. It was after I couldn't even talk to patients without me nose running or coughing that I decided it was time to go home. Luckily I got right into prompt care and got an antibiotic. I have taken three doses, and feel a ton better. The darn cough lingers and I literally coughed until I threw up last night. However it made me feel wonderful and I slept all night. I decided that I was not well enough to go again today. I just can't risk infecting my cancer patients. So, I took advantages of my spurts of energy.. did some laundry... made a great dinner... and watched my hubby sleep while I chased G. Hmm... How does that happen? To his defense he is working tonight and is coming down with it as well. I have a big test next week in my social work research class... and I keep dragging my feet to open the book. (Hence why I am writing in my blog right now). I started the semester so upset with myself. I received the lowest grade a B- ( I know.) on a paper last week. I thought for sure it was a great paper. But, was quickly disappointed to find out that she wanted more elaboration. I then was pleasantly surprised by an A paper received in another class. I keep reminding myself.. new teachers... new classes. I just have to get a feel for what the professors want.

AJ and I were able to grab a quick date night this past week thanks to the USO. They gave away Jersey Boy tickets. It was so nice to just pay for parking and our drinks (note to self: vodka does not kill this nasty bug.) 

The best cuddle bug ever. Even if he infected us all =)

Nothing better then homemade chicken noodles. 

This is how I get to rest when I am sick.