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| my comfort cat |
Tux spent the night with me on the sofa last night. It's been a while (and I'm grateful for that) since I've been sick. Realized Friday that my chest was getting awfully congested and my coughing (I do have a chronic cough since radiation back in 2000) was increasing. Hoped it was just old age (I find that fluid sometimes builds up at night which causes me to cough a lot in the mornings) or perhaps allergies (although allergies have never been a problem for me).
So I took some Mucinex Saturday morning before heading out to my pottery class. But by about 1pm (class runs until 4:30) I realized that things weren't getting better and even the hot tea I had brought in a thermos wasn't helping... so I had DH come and pick me up. I usually drive myself but that morning I didn't even feel well enough to do that (should have taken that as a hint to stay home).
Anyhow... between Tylenol and Mucinex... with plenty of water and hot tea, Tux and I got through the night. We spent it as you can see on the sofa in the den as it was necessary to 'sit up' to sleep - lying down only made things worse. Besides, DH would never have gotten any sleep with my coughing.
Feeling better today. Still congested, but the Mucinex and Tylenol help a lot. I'm guessing it's just a bug of some sort as I was running a little fever yesterday evening. However, I may check in with my doctor if it isn't entirely gone in a day or so as my last CAT SCAN back when I had my appendectomy last year showed some fluid around my heart. I gather that this is probably also the result of the radiation and possibly the cause of my chronic cough. I doubt if it has anything to do with this episode, but perhaps it wouldn't hurt to check.
On a happier note, today is our oldest son's 50th Birthday! He's the one living on Oahu. I can't believe he's 50 years old. But I'm going to share with you a picture of him at one year old. He was such a happy child.
Well, have a wonderful Sunday! This week starts early voting... so hopefully everyone will vote! While sometimes we feel that there's nothing we can do... this is something that we can!
Hope you're feeling better soon.
ReplyDeleteThanks... another night on the sofa may do it (hopefully).
DeleteI do so hope you will get better without having to take any more drugs. And hubby and I filled out our ballots yesterday, with help from the local Progressive Voters Guide to make sure we understood everything correctly. Sometimes ballots seem intentionally misleading. :-)
ReplyDeleteI'll give it a few days with my Tylenol and Mucinex. I'd rather not go to the doctor if I can get well on my own since they will almost always want to put me on antibiotics (and I don't usually react well to them). Besides, I believe our bodies can heal themselves if given the opportunity (not always of course, but sometimes).
DeleteI've never voted by mail or online, we usually just go to the civic center which is pretty close.
Sorry to hear you are under the weather. I know what a pain coughing can be and have had to spend many night propped up on a couch! Hang in there, and I hope you are feeling better soon. -Jenn
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jenn. I'm hoping that with a few days rest, I'll be right as rain (not sure where that expression came from).
DeleteOh, I hope you're back to 100% soon! This is the start of cold and flu season, at least here. I've already had 2 colds (September, October) and a number of co-workers, friends and bus passengers have been sick too. I'll bet Tux was happy to curl up with you on that cosy afghan. :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to your son! I hope he's having a terrific day. That's a great photo, btw--love those little hair curls at the back of his head. Adorable!
We have municipal elections here (I know you have mid-terms). I voted online this year, as the advanced polling station wasn't easily accessible or convenient to me (by bus). First time I've voted online, but it was easy and (presumably) secure. Or as secure as anything online is.
Take care; have a good week!
Kim, I don't have any reason to complain as it's been a long while since I've had a cold... or even a sore throat. Except for my BC, IC, and migraines, which I consider to be 'inconveniences' rather than health problems, I stay pretty healthy. And I've got Tux to comfort me through this, so I'll be fine.
DeleteAnd you can't tell from the pic, but my son was born with a fine smattering of red hair which turned into a head full of red curls... similar to his son's (which can be seen on the sidebar - 6th pic down.)
Get well soon, Rian. And Happy Birthday to your son.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Deb.
DeleteI too, hope you are feeling well soon. I don't think there is anything worse that not being able to breath. Good of Tux to keep you company.
ReplyDeleteYour son was a handsome little boy, and he certainly looks happy.
I will be watching with interest (and some trepidation) for the results of the voting.
Tux is a great comfort cat. And last night I had both Tux and Julie on the sofa with me.
DeleteAs for your comment "I will be watching with interest (and some trepidation) for the results of the voting." - I can only say, "won't we all!"
have you heard of the Wellness Formula? it's a bunch of herbs and natural antibiotic (goldenseal) all rolled up into one caplet, we swear by it. It costs about a dollar a pill but a trip to the doctor costs more than that. If we start to feel poorly we take one and it usually helps to fordstall any illness. hoep you get well soon.
ReplyDeleteNo, Linda, I have never heard of the Wellness Formula. My usual holistic solutions consist of salt water (for nasal spray and gargle) and fresh garlic (as a holistic antibiotic). But I will look into it.
DeleteHope you are feeling better already.
ReplyDeleteMy son will be 50 in March. Time sure does fly!!
Doesn't it, Olga?
DeleteIt makes me feel old to think about how they've grown.
ReplyDeleteJohn, I don't mind being old... just seems to have arrived rather quickly.
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