You want the good news first or the bad? Okay. The good news is I don’t have bronchitis. Yay! The bad news is I have pneumonia.
For god’s SAKE. I don’t even know how I got it! I wasn’t even feeling badly till Wednesday, remember? And even then, I didn’t feel that badly. Yesterday I napped a lot but felt well enough to go out (but thank GOD I came home early and didn’t party like the rock star I wanted to be).
Today I felt pretty darn bad, but I’m training someone at work, so I got up and went. But my lungs hurt so awfully that by nine o’clock, I actually decided to get not only an appointment, but also the head honcho’s approval to use my trainee as a real 911-answerin’ body so I could go to said appointment. I was 99% sure I had bronchitis and she’d give me a scrip, and I’d get back to work. Nope. Not allowed to work until Monday. And she said I’d had a narrow miss, that if I hadn’t come in and waited till next Tuesday after my work week, as was my original plan, I’d be in the hospital. Apparently we’ve caught this early and it’s only infected one part of my lungs. Damn. I’d hate to see late. This hurts like an em-effer. Only when I cough, though, and the antibiotics should knock that out in a few days.
Pneumonia. Sheesh. I am SUCH a lucky girl. Lucky that I live now, when the right medicine is available that will make me better. Lucky that I live in a region of the world where I can obtain that medicine. Think about it. We have to count our blessings, ‘cause there’re so damn many of ‘em. Yeah?
My doctor (gotta love this) gave me eucalyptus oil as I left the office, so I’ve already steamed my lungs once. And I hit the grocery store on my way home, so I have juice and nilla wafers and tea. I have TiVo. What the heck more could I want? Usually wracked with guilt over missing work (especially in the midst of training), for once I have none. And with no guilt comes the ability to enjoy sitting on the couch watching Queer as Folk and lying in bed reading Ms. Montgomery. Too bad no one’s allowed to come and play, but maybe I’ll blog-cruise later. If I don’t, though, or if I fall (further) behind in email-answering, forgive me. My eyes feel hot and I’m off to rest.
Oh, and Bethany is stunning today. If I do say so meself.
Oh sweetie, your poor lungs! So sorry you’re sick, but I am glad you went to the doctor today instead of waiting. You seem to be properly stocked for this, so I’m sure you will be feeling better soon. And just think, you’re not allowed to work until Monday, and then you have another weekend to finish recovering!
O.M.G. Counting the blessings indeed..and sending extra easy breathing prayers your way!
Please be GOOD and rest, follow the doctors orders and take your meds….cuz we NEED you to be BREATHING, ya know? It’s kinda hard to sing at the top of your lungs to the new Indigo Girls album without you, but we did our best today…
Absolutely anything you NEED, you let us know, K?
How terrible! Pneumonia? EEK! As a nurse I know how bad that can be and how close of a call you had…Please get well soon. As for blessings, well, things like this remind us all to pause and be thankful for everything we have.
Best recovery wishes to you!
Oh, darlin! I’m just back and hate that you’re ill and I’ve not been sending health vibes. I did almost call you the morning I read in Bazaar that the Bolero is a must-have fashion item for spring ~ but it was too early your time on your weekend. Hang by that TiVo with your Noro, sweet, and get better fast! XXO
Feel better, sick girl! Lots of rest, plenty of fluids, and more rest.
Sending healing thoughts your way.
Oh, and don’t forget to rest.
oh NO! Take care, Rachael. Sleep. Chill. I hope those drugs kick the pneumonia in the ass. xoxo
Rest, rest, rest…. screw the guilt!! Get better soon…
Great big hugs.
Now Rachael read this VERY SLOWLY….
Rachael
Eats
Sleeps and
Trusts the doctors advice and listens to what her body needs AND doesn’t rush back to work just becuse the note has a date on it.
Lungs are not amused by pnumonia so give them a break eh and listen carefully to how they are REALLY feeling. So REST, REST and oh yes REST and don’t for one minute feel guilty or get into galvanising yourself before those rather important items in the bodies wadrobe – the lungs are singing not stinging.
Yes, being in a place and time where this infection is not a death sentance is blessing. Wrapp yourself up warmly in a blanket and sit and listen to your Lion ‘roar’ if the rain isn’t falling of course :0)
Eeeek! Rest and feel better soon!
ah, sweetie! watch tivo, knit, cuddle with your kitties, and get better soon!
I’m glad you did the smart thing and are taking care of yourself. Go dream about a new bolero or something.
Take really good care of yourself, and don’t do anything but relax! Lots of positive, healthy thoughts directed your way…
Ah, your body is telling you something, my friend. It’s saying, “Down girl. Time to knit and read and watch lots of good trash and love up the kitties.” Be well and feel better!
Oh no! Take care of my friend Rachael, please! Lots of tea, knitting, cat snuggling and TiVo, my dear.
That’s just hideous news. I hope this weekend is full of good health vibes and recuperation, but promise me that you will pamper yourself like you’ve never been pampered. I don’t want my Rachael in the hospital. Go steam those lungs!
WOW! I sure hope you get better soon! I know what lung problems feel like and it isn’t any fun whatsoever. Take good care of your self! make sure you rest enough! and don’t go back to work to soon. Hugs!
Sounds like what they call ‘walking pneumonia,’ which can weirdly sneak up on you. You’re right, there are a lot of things to be thankful for, but I’m sorry you’re sick. Treat yourself like we all know -you’d- treat any other loved one who’s ill.
Your list of blessings is great and reassuring. Take care, I hope you feel better very soon!! Poor old lungs. I hope the eucalyptus is soothing, your doc sounds pretty cool. 🙂
Sugar Girl, you take care of yourself.
I’m glad it got caught fairly early, too.
Enjoy the time off (when you’re not in Awful Pain)!
Oh, Rachael!You poor thing. Drink tea and snuggle up with warm blankies. PLEASE, listen to doctor’s orders. We need Rachael healthy and her sweet self to brighten our days
Pneumonia?!? You don’t do anything in small measures, do you! If you had stayed out late, you would have gotten the rockin’ pneumonia. Heh heh. Sorry, I couldn’t resist. You take it easy and get better soon. Do NOT overdo it!!!!
HOLY MOLY, darlin’. So glad you caught it early. SO GLAD. Rest up.
Blimey !
Get well soon.
Ohmigawd – pneumonia. That sounds really horrible. You must rest, and rest, and then sleep some more. Pneumonia can be nasty so please take care.
Little Mama must be so proud she raised a girl with a whole lotta common sense.
Get well soon!
Had it. And it is scary (I lost 15 pounds). Be very, very careful. Do NOT go to work until your MD says it is definitely OK…
Cats are good therapy…they MAKE you sit still on the couch…
Rachael –
Get better soon. I’m so sorry to hear that you have pneumonia – take care of yourself and do exactly what the doctor says.
I hope you are able to enjoy some knitting time as you are feeling better.
Kristen in Wisconsin
goddamn, rachael. new moan ee ah? you run your lungs like you do your tires or what? you and those close calls of yours. i swear.
well, i do swear, obviously, but that’s beside the point.
the point is that you get yourself all eucalypted and well. try to go easy on the tivo, though. that shit’ll kill ya.
sending you vibes of fresh, clear lungs, and love. lots and lots of love.
Poor baby! Rest up well and let the kitties snuggle with ya! xoxo
I hope you are feeling better Rachael. For my kids, I would put the Eucalyptus oil on a piece of cloth and tie it near their bed. I am glad you aren’t feeling guilt about resting up. Hang in there.
I’m so sorry Rachel!! Please, take good care of yourself! Most especially, from someone who has been there, don’t rush getting back to “normal”. Pneumonia is a big wipe out, give yourself time to get really well before you start trying to be the energizer bunny or you’ll end up back in bed! Sending hugs and light, Lisa in Oregon
Yikes! I hope you are feeling better by now.