Laraba's Homeschool Blog - The Mighty Has Fallen

Nov. 5, 2009 - The Mighty Has Fallen

Truthfully, I was feeling very pleased with myself. I've been caring for six children and didn't come down with H1N1. How is THAT for a tough immune system!

Yesterday afternoon I was bustling around doing chores, when I rather suddenly felt terrible. I was extremely tired, had a bad headache, and had my first (mild) asthma attack in years. I called Kevin and he came home promptly. I used Naomi's asthma inhaler. I went to bed very early and slept for 10 hours. I still have a headache. My body aches. I have a mildly sore throat. My lungs don't feel quite right. I have swine flue.

So, that's a monkey wrench. Kevin will probably need to stay home today. I'm going to go in to the doctor and ask for Tamiflu. My last serious respiratory illness was 6 years ago and I got VERY sick with serious breathing problems. I want to head that off.

We continue to welcome your prayers. Thank you!

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Nov. 5, 2009 - hi

I'm sorry you all are feeling so terrible :( it's never fun to be sick. One word of caution on the tamiflu is that it's not effective after 48 to 72 hours after infected - I found this out thankfully last year before I filled a scrip for Christian.

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Nov. 5, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Hi Laraba,

Praying you feel better soon! It's hard when mom is out of commission!!!!

Love, Pam

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Nov. 5, 2009 - Untitled Comment

I am sorry you are down & out. Thank God you have a wonderful and giving husband when you need him to be there for all of you. Hope you have a speedy recovery, prayers for you all.
Cheryl

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Nov. 6, 2009 - Untitled Comment

I hope you feel a whole lot better today. We're feeling pretty lousy, but I think it's just a cold.

Blessings,

Annie Kate

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