When we last left off over a week ago, hubby had been diagnosed with that STUFF. I was feeling pretty good about being prepared for this and quickly went to caring for him, making him comforting meals, and keeping the house going.
Well.
By late that Sunday night, I got extremely cold. I had to go take a hot bath at 2 AM because I couldn’t warm up. The bath seemed to help, and I could settle into bed and sleep. I had grand intentions of being up super early to watch Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral. However, when my alarm went off, all I could do was pull up the funeral on my phone and prop it on a pillow beside me while I drifted in and out of sleep. My head was killing me, and my body hurt so badly. Once I was able to get up, I went and tested myself, and sure enough…I was positive, too. Monday was pretty miserable. By then, hubby could rally a little more, so I spent most of that day in bed. By Wednesday, the Teen was positive.
It’s been a heck of a little more than a week. Hubby is back at work, but he still has a horrible cough. The Teen and I are still at home. We both have a horrible cough, and hubby and I have lost our sense of taste and smell. That’s been the miserable part of this…here it is Fall, and all I want is to cook some great comfort food and fire up my autumn candles…and I can’t taste or smell anything! Ugh!
So, I’m trying to be patient and rest. I pushed more than I should have this past week, determined not to let this get me down. By Sunday, I was really feeling the lack of rest and could tell I needed to slow down. So, for the past few days, I have done a couple of loads of laundry, and I have been napping or watching a little TV the rest of the time. I’ve also read a little as well. I’ve had plenty of time just to sit and think. I’ve been thinking about the holidays and making little mental notes to remember. You know, just real earth-shattering stuff.
I’m so ready to be well and be able to leave the house. The Teen is trying to keep up with his assignments from home as much as possible. I hate that he has missed so much school, but it is what it is. I know the norm now is to isolate for five days, but I don’t see how anyone is over this mess in five days. I’m on day nine and still feel rough.
So, this is just a check-in, I guess. I’m still reading blogs and trying to keep up with my favorite people. I’d also urge you to make sure you stay stocked up on over-the-counter medications, soups, electrolyte drinks, and disinfecting supplies. Two years later, this stuff is still hanging around. I’m still amazed that it finally caught up to us this late. I’m just thankful it hasn’t been any worse. Take care out there!
Ugh. I had it last September, and landed in the hospital for 13 days because it turned to pneumonia. Hubby had it first, and his was so different from mine. His cough was BAD and lingered for weeks. I did not have any of that. Even in the hospital they kept asking how my cough was and I kept telling them I didn’t have any sort of cough. Well then NOT having a cough became a problem because I wasn’t bringing up any of the crud in my lungs. I was on oxygen 11 of my 13 days in the hospital, and on it for almost another week once I came home.
That crap is nooooo joke!
Oh wow, Deb. You had it really bad! I’m so thankful you are ok. This must have happened right before I found your blog. I am so glad you’ve made a recovery. It’s been over a month, and we all still have this lingering cough. I’m just so thankful it wasn’t any worse. I’ve been seeing where RSV is going around pretty badly. I hope we can all avoid any more respiratory viruses.
Sounds like my story back in July. The husband got it from a girl at his work. Two days later it hit me. Luckily he only missed 5 days of work and I was able to work from home. We both only had one day of fever and feeling bad. My cough only hung around a week but his lingered for a few weeks. Glad it’s leaving your home now. Thats stuff is nasty.
Lisa
I am so sorry!!! Sounds like you had it good. You did the right thing, resting and taking it easy. And from my own experience, it hangs on in the form of cough and tiredness. Feel better soon!!!
Yessss….the cough and the fatigue just linger! I’ve been sleeping a lot the past few days, but I’m just telling myself my body must need rest.
Hi Mandy! Thank you for visiting my blog! I am sorry to hear that you and your family have been so sick. I pray you are much better by now. Sounds like you did all the right things. May God give you strength as you completely recover. Praying your sense of smell and taste return in time for all the good scents of autumn…
Thank you so much, Pamela. We are feeling much better. So thankful it wasn’t any worse than it was.
Oh gosh, I’ve heard a lot of this lately. I do hope everyone is feeling much better super soon. I think it just takes time, so don’t push yourself. Be well!!
Thanks, Kim. Yes, we are finally turning the corner here, I think. I sure hope we never have to get this again! Thanks so much for stopping by!
Oh Mandy, that is “pech”. Which variant is it? I had my sense of smell and taste back within 3 weeks and I can now even smell things from a very great distance. You need a lot of patience, really. Be kind to yourself
You know, I’m not sure what variant it was. Just so thankful it seems to be leaving our home now! Hope you are doing well!