Monday, October 26, 2009

Flu!

So I have been out with the flu for an entire week! I began feeling bad last Sunday and went to the doctor Monday and asked them to test me for strep and flu. Sure enough, I tested positive for the flu. Yuck! Before this, I had been doing well, keeping healthy and then, Bam! It hits me! I guess it was bound to happen being exposed to so many kids with flu. After talking with my OB, they decided that it would be best for me to get started on Tamiflu. Worried about the baby. My doctor said that it is more risky for me to have a lengthy battle with the flu than to get on Tamiflu and get well in a few days. I was instructed to stay home for an entire week (and even longer if still running a fever or coughing). No need for me to spread these nasty germs to others and I sure did not want to take the chance of me or the baby catching something else on top of having the flu. I did as my doctor instructed and I am finally back to work today. Back to work, school, other obligations and responsibilities, and life. It feels good to finally be healthy again! I have a lot of catching up to do this week in all areas. It is going to be a very busy week with work and school.

2 comments:

khewittrn said...

Shara,
Glad you are feeling better! Nothing worse then being pregnant and sick. I got food poisoning when I was 4 months pregnant with my first. 10X worse then morning sickness! Take care of yourself!
Kay

Anonymous said...

I'm gald to hear you are feeling better...looks like that flu is going to get us all! Rest and don't over do it on the "catch-up."