Pneumonia and Sleepless Nights.

I wish I could blog everyday. I envy those who can.

I became very sick about 2 weeks ago, and found out I had pneumonia. One day I was getting a fitting for contact lenses, and the next day... BAM! Horribly sick. I thought it was just a bad cold that would go away, but my body was hinting that it was more than just a regular cold. Sore throat, runny nose, fever, cold/hot flashes, just pure misery. This was on Tuesday, so I went to the doctors on Wednesday... only to get tested for H1N1 virus (swine flu!) and strep throat. Everything came back negative... thank goodness!

Was told the typical- rest, drink plenty of fluids, etc. Thursday came around and I was so tempted many times to head to the ER. But I don't like hospitals... and I wanted to tough it out, I suppose I'm stubborn like that. I barely slept that week, and Thursday I watched the sun go down, only to watch it rise again. Oh how I wanted some sleep!

Jason was a big help- making sure I constantly took my medication and had everything I needed... although I didn't see much of him- he was at work during the day... and when he came home- I pretty much stayed at the opposite side of the house, so that I would get him sick. But he was able to keep himself entertained.

Went back to the doctors on Friday, only to find out I had pneumonia. I was given medication with Codeine... :: yay! :: and I was able to sleep wonderfully! But was also told by my doctor if I get worse, I need to go straight to the ER. Words I dreaded to hear. Then she told me to come in Saturday for a follow up, which was a surprise that the clinic was opened on Saturday. Saturday came around... and the clinic was CLOSED! I guess my doctor forget about Memorial weekend! So I had to wait til Tuesday... and Tuesday she was booked, but I finally got an appointment Wednesday.

And since then, its just been resting and not over exerting myself. Which is hard... I hate having to stay still and not be able to leave the house. I think I've seen every rerun of Will & Grace, King of Queens, What Not To Wear, and the list goes on.

But I've had some amazing friends who have stayed with me since Sunday- that's when Jason left. They have taken great care of me and helped me along the way. It's been nice... and I could never express my gratitude.

I snuck out to Target today... but I had good intentions... I needed toilet paper! Although, it was VERY hard for me not get "distracted" and head off to different departments. I did end up getting Starbucks though ::smiles:: I ordered a Grande Passion Tea Lemonade, Sweetened.

I still have managed to do some arts & crafts, as well as some baking- it helps pass time. Not to mention it makes me feel good, even though I can't do much of it right now, because I start coughing too much and shortness of breath.

Oh! How I've missed my blog...