Who gets sick in July? We do, folks. Asher’s been coughing at night for months. Last week, it turned into a full-fledged cold. But now he’s back to coughing only at night again. He seems no worse for the wear.
Maya had a tummy ache Sunday, then a fever Monday. She also had the sniffles. She’s totally fine now.
I, however, am sick as a dog and ready to crawl in a hole and die. It progressed exactly the way all of my colds do:
- Day One: Sore throat*.
- Day Two: Intense pressure as sinuses fill.
- Day Three: Runny nose/headache.
- Day Four: Worst Day Ever.
- Day Five: Back to mostly runny nose. Add in coughing.
- Day Six: Symptoms subside, except coughing, which worsens. Realize I will not die. Life is looking up.
I am on Day Four, just so you know. (Oh, and I got a bonus migraine last night.) I’ll see you on the other side, if I survive. I’m so blessed that Jason is home for most of today to help. I feel bad asking him, but it’s just that awful.
*Is this normal? I don’t get a cold that doesn’t start with a sore throat. Some have told me I should get my tonsils checked. But it seems so dinosaur to have your tonsils out nowadays. Plus, a friend did it, and you can’t be pregnant or nursing, so I’ve been ineligible for pretty much seven years now. But if it would reduce the amount of colds I got…
We are finally finishing up a similiar virus around here. I have never had a cold with such a bad cough. My immune system is always down during pregnancy, but this was especially rough. You’re probably hearing this from everyone, but rest, rest, rest. It is the only thing that really helps. (I failed to listen to this advice and it lasted 3+ weeks!)
And you are all in our thoughts and prayers!
i always start with a sore throat as well. it’s how i know something is on its way… and i had my tonsils out when i was a kid.