The Flu of 2.0.1.2

I have not been feeling well for several weeks now. Things took a dramatic turn for the worse two or three days ago. I knew something was wrong but could not even put it into words at the MinuteClinic. After lecturing me for ten minutes about my blood pressure, the PA gave me an antibiotic prescription & sent me on my merry way. I filled the script & started taking it. I know antibiotics don't make everything instantly better, but I seem to remember not getting worse & worse once I started taking them.

I got worse & worse. Fever of 101* and achy-ness and a bad cough and a sore throat. (Wah, wah, wah!) I called my old doctor's office (the one who will see me the day I am sick) & asked for an appointment. The PA walked in & knew immediately that I had the flu. It was probably the fact that I was leaning my head funny against the wall. I tested positive. She wrote me a prescription plus one for Scott as a preventative measure. (Nice!)

Scott worked from home so he could take care of me. Best husband ever! The pediatrician's office would not write a prescription without an appointment & a positive flu test.

Jared got up this morning VERY sick. I called & said, "I cannot walk any further than about ten feet without blacking out. My son is sick & I'm pretty sure it's the flu."

"OK. So when would you like to bring him in?" Uuuuuh... I just said that I am bedridden. (Biggest pet peeve with customer service is that they just prattle on with their normal spiel without listening to what you are saying.)

Chris (who thankfully got a flu shot) is taking Jared to the doctor. We will survive - it's not fun this time of year!!

I have not done Christmas shopping yet. It will be online all the way. I guess that's less stressful anyway. I bought all of my baking supplies & they will sit unused on the kitchen counter for now, except for the homemade Nutella resting in the fridge.

The YSA Christmas party has been moved to my friend's house.

Our sweet Relief Society president knew that I was sick because she called as I was walking into the Minute Clinic on Wednesday about something else. She called yesterday to check on me & told me that she would bring us dinner. I cried!! She has a lot of people with a lot of troubles on her plate & she took time to help us. So grateful.

The picture of Jared is from last night. He came home from a friend's house & said, "Take my picture with my arms out so I can give you an air hug!!" So sweet - melted my heart!! His cheeks were puffed out because he was holding his breath to not get sick.

The other picture is where I was for 90% of the day yesterday. The rest of the time I was in the bathroom which needs no picture.