Warning…I might rant a bit in this post. Might. 😉
I pulled out a can of diet ginger ale tonight because a) it’s just one of those nights where I feel like I need to be drinking something while I talk to you all; b) I slept horribly last night, and caffeine just might keep me awake; and c) I need to stay hydrated, though I’m not sure anything of the soda variety really helps.
All of that AND I took a large dose of NyQuil about 30 minutes ago…I’m not sure how well that would mix with caffeine, but I’m not sure I want to find out, either.
The eyelids are already drooping, but we shall see how long I make it before I pass out from exhaustion.
And a stuffed up head.
Goodness, I’m annoyed. This might be the part where there is some virtual foot-stomping and/or slight complaining that occurs within the context of Mel’s day being hashed out for you.
I may or may not have complained in December when I had a lovely little upper respiratory infection that lasted a good 18 days. (Not that I counted or anything…why would a person do that?! ;))
I really thought I had paid my dues for the flu season…so much so that I toyed with the idea of getting a flu shot last week but never actually did.
Mistake.
Guess who woke up with an equally wonderful sinus infection yesterday?
I will not throw too big of a fit. That’s mostly because getting up off the couch to actually stomp my feet would require too much energy. And I’m tired.
Though I might just be pounding the keys on my laptop a little harder than usual. 😉
Anyway, so yesterday was me in denial. But by the time Tobin got home from work, let’s just say I was ready to fall into bed. And today, I spent the afternoon on the couch after being out a bit this morning.
I’m kind of thinking a flu shot is no longer a maybe. I’m getting it every year. And if I can still get one when this round of the ick is over, I’ll be the first person in line. Really.
So the reality of my day is this: I am sick, slightly crabby, and not at all myself. (And I probably should have just given myself a blogging pass.)
BUT the reality of my day is that I got an afternoon of snuggles from my favorite little girl…and even though I don’t feel great, I’m not sure there’s a better way to spend an afternoon. 
This Nyquil is gonna zonk me quick…I better crash.
Thanks for stopping by tonight, friends!
Sorry you haven’t been feeling well. Praying you will feel ‘back to yourself’ soon! It’s rough to feel sick, especially when you got a little one to take care of! ((hugs))
You are so sweet, Cathy…thanks! Feeling a bit better so hoping it will be over soon! Have a great weekend. (((hugs back!)))
I take Congaplex (Standard Process) whenever I feel a cold coming on, and it either doesn’t happen, or stays for 2-3ish days. It’s pricey, but works better than antibiotics for me. When I was prego I spent almost two months with some sort of cold/sinus infection (because I couldn’t take any meds like Nyquil perhaps). Two antibiotics didn’t work. Anyway, that is what works for me. Along with rest and the Neti-pot. Hope you feel better soon!
Hi, Lisa…thanks for the tip! I appreciate that…my body doesn’t tolerate most antibiotics, so usually when something like this hits, I just wait it out. (And complain about it.) 😉 I’ll have to give it a try next time. (Which will hopefully be next year!) Have a great weekend!