I was so happy to make it all through the 2 week cruise without getting sick. But John didn't fair so well and was congested and had a cough that started on Columbia day. He insisted it was allergies. I was home 2 days and I got sick too. And I am still sick. Life goes on though because I came home to a very busy schedule.
Not only was Mom here when I got home (she watched my Baby Bella) but Nola was on her way out for Thanksgiving too. I had Trudy come clean the house. And I was working. Turns out I didn't take any vacation days so I just had Thanksgiving day off.
Nola went to Wendover on Wednesday so I beat feet to the doctor to make sure I wasn't getting something more serious. I frankly felt like I got hit by a truck by Wednesday. I had the chills and struggled to stay awake. Turns out I had a wicked fever. But no influenza (have you had the influenza test??? Yeah...never again for me) and they felt it was probably a virus but gave me antibiotics since I was exposed to 6,200 of my closest friends (strangers) on the boat....and I flew home with more people. I also got some more of my favorite cough syrup that is so good, you have to show ID to pick it up. (I had to drive to 5 pharmacies before I found someone that had it or would order it. Seems no one wants to carry narcotics anymore.)
I am starting to feel a little better 1.5 weeks later but still not 100%. The cough is still ever present and I am very glad I bought the Costco pack of Kleenex in October because I need lots. Last weekend, I finally got to rest. I slept the entire weekend. I'm not kidding....barely awake for meals. I think the rest has been good for me.
The miracle of all miracles? Nola didn't get sick! Neither did Mom. I was very careful about hand washing and not sharing items. I take that as a personal victory because I would feel horrible if they got sick.
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