Monday, February 25, 2008

To Google Or Not To Google...

Okay, this may just be the worst sore throat I have ever had. I'm still not letting myself Google "diphtheria." But I spent a good hour and a half last night having panic attacks about it. Hypochondria is a harsh mistress.

Today I went to the commissary to stock up on food for the next 2 weeks, illness be damned. I did okay, though I think I was sort of whimpering by the time I reached the checkout. I came home and went to bed, which my contract definitely doesn't allow; but I don't care. My husband won't fire me, because he wouldn't be able to find anyone else dumb enough to take my job.

Not the best of days, folks; my usual light-hearted wit (ahem) has high-tailed it out of here for the duration. If anyone finds it, please let me know.

23 comments:

  1. You are one strong woman--I hope you're in bed to stay for a while now.

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  2. I hope you feel better soon. Isn't it awful how moms don't get sick days?

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  3. Here's to feeling better very soon, and getting enough rest in the meantime (I know, as if).

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  4. You rock, honey. A superb shiny kick-ass post a day? You've been doing it, even if you think you're tired. Whoop and holler!

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  5. Oh poor you. Here's sending you lots of healty get well cyber vibes! Feel better soon!

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  6. Isn't it hard to be sick when you're a mom?

    Feel better soon!!

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  7. No, no, no, you got that wrong. He wouldn't find anybody *tough* enough to take that job.

    I predict that once you are up and around again, everyone will treat you nicely [even the teenagers], if only for half a day, because they will be so happy to have Mom back.

    When they do, get it bronzed or get it notarized. Just sayin'.

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  8. Ay and ugh! It's going around, isn't it? Hope you're feeling better soon!

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  9. Sore throats are the worst in my book. Hope you're on the mend.

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  10. Oh I would make you soup and tea and rub your feet if I lived nearby. This will pass. But good luck and godspeed.

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  11. ha. My husband is a hypochondriac. Once, he got a cramp in his big toe and swore he must have leprosy....

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  12. Never ever google a disease or you will be convinced you have it. Hope you get feeling better!

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  13. Throat coat or slippery elm tea is my trick. Sorry -- hope you feel better, my dear.

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  14. mommy sickness is bad. bad bad bad.

    i hope you start feeling better soon.

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  15. Feel better. Being sick is so icky. So sorry.

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  16. Sore throats are really tough on Mommies! Are you sure you don't have Strep? You'll need antibiotics to get rid of it. (Open you mouth in the mirror, shine a flash light at the back and look for white blotches.
    You don't have to have a fever to have strep. No biggie, just get some Zithromax, or Amoxicillin to kill it.

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  17. My husband won't fire me, because he wouldn't be able to find anyone else dumb enough to take my job....

    I am inscribing this on my wall!

    Get well soon! I'm sending you a virtual hot toddy.

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  18. So sorry you are feeling the yucks. Glad you stocked up.

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  19. The contract should have a clause for raging sore throats.

    Hope you feel better soon.

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  20. Get lots of rest, stay away from Google and feel better soon!

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  21. Sure hope you feel better - After many days of a sore throat I took my son to the doctor. He had a throat and a sinus infection. Maybe if he had complained more I would have taken him sooner - strange child - so different than his sisters. Signed, Still a Fan

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  22. I hate it when I get sick. Hubby and the kids still need attention and the housework doesn't get done.

    The last time I had bronchitis, the Dr told me she could write me a note so I could stay home. I told her I'd rather be at work. I get paid to sit at a desk and answer the phone at a computer helpdesk. I get more rest here than I would at home.

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