Lots of big, fun and important things leads to a lot of stress. A lot of stress leads to a lower immune system. A lower immune system could lead to a lot of things, but for me, it means STREP THROAT. Yuck.
I woke up on Sunday feeling nasty and it hasn't gotten better. Yesterday someone mentioned that perhaps I had strep throat, I doubted it, but last night I looked up the symptoms of strep throat and "checked" them all off because I had them.
So, the feeling of my throat being swollen and the possibility of Isaac catching this illness freaked me out enough that I called the doctor today. (Those who know me know that I HATE doctors and will avoid them at all costs! So it was a big deal that I went!)
Anyway, after a rather quick doctor appointment I was "diagnosed" with strep throat and headed out the door with a prescription. The antibiotic is for 10 days, but I sure hope I feel better before that's up because I can't take it anymore!
I do have to note that when the nurse was checking my vitals Isaac stood there watching me like, "hey, what is she doing to my mom??" It was pretty cute.
And all my worries and fears about the possibility of Isaac catching this illness was apparently not needed, because the doctor said that they don't typically worry about kids 2 years and younger getting strep throat. (So I hope I saved someone from making a trip to the doctor in the near future with my new-found knowledge).
So, while the timing couldn't have been worse--Friday is my last day of work--here's to getting better!
(P.S. Housley Family--I am not contagious 24 hours after starting antibiotics, so I will not pose a threat to anyone this weekend when we are down there!)
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Oh no, Valerie! I am so sorry! I hope the antibiotics kick in quickly for you! There are few things worse than strep - maybe just puking. Get better soon.
P.s. I had to laugh at your intro...definitely not because you have strep, but because of the way it was written. :)
good thing you're not contagious! we would've made you stay in the garage for the party saturday nite!
Your going to be 'down there'... are you coming down this weekend?!
Did you say 'when we are down there'... are you coming down this weekend?!?!?!
WHATS WRONG WITH THIS THING?!:-)
i would have brought you some dinner and treats while heather banished you in the garage just so you know...
Yes, good thing you aren't contagious. IF you were let in from the garage it would only be with a doctor's mask on. I've been thinking about you and thinking how exciting it must be to wrap up your final week of work. Exciting and stressful to get everything packed up I'm sure. Sorry to hear you are sick! You have many resting days ahead... yeah!!!
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