Well, I didn't escape from the germs. And we didn't escape the weather. Yesterday I was home from work and the boys were home from school. I've got the crud (more acurately known as Influenza). The boys have a 2 hour delay this morning but are back in school after the winter storm of yesterday that left us with 4-5 inches of snow and bitterly cold temps.
I am feeling a bit better today. Yesterday I slept until noon and then just lay around on the couch all afternoon. My most ambitious activity was to throw some chicken into the crockpot for dinner. This morning, I still feel like I've got a brick in my chest and still have a fever but have a bit more energy. Because I still have a fever I'm home again from work. They get touchy about sick employees showing up at the hospital. But since I'm feeling a little better, maybe I'll be able to get to buttons and buttonholes later. We'll see. I was feeling pretty good a while ago and thought I'd load the dishwasher. It wiped me out.
What bums me out is that I actually got the flu shot and still got sick. We're required to get the shot at work but evidently they 'missed' this strain.
But, tomorrow I'm scheduled off (from working Saturday) so hopefully I'll feel better. At least I can take the day without feeling guilty for leaving my co-workers in the lurch.
Our wind chills are -30 to -40 today. Just a heads up since you sometimes get our systems in a day or two.
ReplyDeleteFeel better soon!
Yeah, we're forecast for an air temp of -10 tomorrow morning before adding on wind chill. Ah, a real winter, finally.
DeleteI'm sure your co-workers can sympathize - and it's better to be home than to be spreading 'the wealth'. I do hope you feel better. It's more than frustrating to be at home with lots you want to do, but without the energy to do anything!
ReplyDeleteI know my co-workers are OK with it- one missed most of last week with this crud. Still doesn't make me feel any less guilty for making them pick up my slack.
DeleteAnd yeah, I've got so much to do and no energy. I was amazed that I had to lie down after doing dishes. Wow.
Sorry to hear that your sick with the flu - I just got a flu shot for the first time yesterday, along with a shingles shot. You really got hit with the snow. We have been lucky so far. Today is snows, then the sun comes out and melts it all...this has happened 3 times so far! I think the flu takes a lot out of you...just rest no matter what you think you might want to do! ...debbie
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear, Judy! I have got Loch home sick again today, luckily he tested negative for flu and strep, his diagnosis was "some other random thing" LOL... at least it's not flu though and he seems to be better today. Flu is just awful, I hope you are able to get some rest and that recovery period "after" goes fast for you, that stuff can just drag on and on...
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