By the 5th day, all 3 of us (DH, myself, and Grandson) were Positive. The guys mended quickly. But I still get a bit fuzzy headed on occasion and sometimes a little dizzy (but possibly that's age-related and not Covid?).
However... finally today I think my smell/taste is coming back!! I'm told that I don't eat a lot normally, but now when you can't smell or taste your food... I mean, what's the point?
I started reading on how to train/encourage your smell/taste to return and I'm not sure if doing that helped, or possibly it might have returned on it's own anyway? But a few days ago, I started making myself smell strong smells like peanut butter, lemon, coffee grinds, and lavender essential oils several times during the day. DH even bought me some Altoids - curiously strong peppermints yesterday.
Anyhow, I was thrilled this morning when I went to eat some nuts (roasted pecans, cashews, and walnut mix) and I could TASTE them! Not strongly, but enough to recognize what they were. It's a little thing... but makes me so-oo happy!
These little things that we take for granted mean so much when we lose them. I'm going to try to appreciate the 'little things' more each day.
Now a quick note regarding Biden's pulling out and Kamala's standing in. I don't know is any of you read the letter Obama wrote on Facebook regarding this, but it's a beautiful letter and tribute to Joe Biden. I don't usually comment on Facebook about politics, but I did 'share' this on Facebook.
Anyway, all I want to say regarding this is that I'm sad that he had to do this, but think it was probably the right thing to do. And I don't know if Kamala can win this, but I'd sure love it if she did.
Now... please have a lovely Sunday. I'll leave you with these 2 things:
and...
Hugs (virtual),
Rian
Glad to hear you are getting your taste/smell back again. It would be frustrating to be without it.
ReplyDeleteI saw a meme today with Biden that read: "Sometimes stepping down means stepping up. Country over ego." I'm sure it wasn't an easy decision but from someone watching from outside, it was the correct move and a selfsless one.
Taste/smell is something we don't think about until we lose it. So glad it seems to be coming back.
DeleteAnd as for Biden, I think it must have been a really hard decision... but I agree that it was probably the right one.
I wholeheartedly agree with your 'two things'. I am glad that you are recovering and from across the world believe that Biden made the right (but hard) decision.
ReplyDeleteThanks, EC.
DeleteI can really relate to that second cartoon. I do that alllllll the time!
ReplyDeleteI do too...
DeleteDefinitely good to be getting better. Keep it coming.
ReplyDeleteJoanne, it's really good to taste some things again.
DeleteGlad you're a bit better. Yep, the political change=up is refereshing. I just wish civility would return. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteI believe it will... but we may have to try harder
DeleteI am so happy to hear you're recovered from the virus, or almost so. I cannot be happier to have a chance to win this election! Yes We KAM!
ReplyDeleteI woke up this morning knowing what 'hope' feels like... I don't know if Kamala can pull this off, but it would be a remarkable thing if she did.
Deleteinteresting about smell/taste training, it sounds as tho it may have worked. i am glad you are feeling better, and the 2 memes are so cute!!
ReplyDeleteYes! I'm not sure if the 'training' helped, but my taste/smell has returned (took a little over 2 weeks).
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