I am a pig hater. Oh, I like bacon, ham and sausage and all…but, when I’m the sickest I have been in about seven years, and it’s because some pig went and mutated the flu virus, then I have every right to hate pigs.
I have H1N1, also known as swine flu. I did everything right. I got my seasonal flu shot the first week they were available and planned on getting the H1N1 vaccine. I wash my hands A LOT, I wipe off my shopping carts at the entrance to the grocery store, I use hand sanitizer as soon as I leave a place where I have touched anything and I never, ever use a drinking fountain.
I am taking Tamiflu and have been resting and drinking lots of water for the last two days, but I am still fighting a fever, aches and a cough. I have asthma, so that coughing thing scares me quite a bit. I’m pretty concerned about my kids too. My daughter went to bed with a headache (which was one of my early symptoms) and my son is high risk because of his heart. Your prayers are appreciated.
This blog is mostly light-hearted and I would like to keep it that way. I’m taking a break. I am really sick and if I wrote anything it would likely be a whole lot of complaining. Just ask my husband.
Please send good thoughts our way. This virus is so not good for my anxiety issues.
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Audrey at Barking Mad!
Will definitely be sending lots of prayers and thoughts your way…for ALL of you.
Feel better soon!
Stella
TONS of good thoughts coming your way! Feel better!!
oink oink.
I meant wink wink!
Shannon
My asthmatic kid just got over a REALLY bad round of the flu, which hit right after we came home from Mexico.
I'm suddenly very mad at myself for not taking him to the doctor. Thinking of you, baby.
Melisa with one S
Take care of yourself! Your readers will all still be here when you get back.
And you know i"m only a phone call away! 🙂
xoxo
FEEL BETTER.
Marinka
Sending good thoughts and prayers. Get well soon! xox
Hockeyman
OH NO! I hope you get and feel better soon.
Devri
Prayers your way! I hear that their are many strains of it. A lot not so bad, and some really bad. I hope your children don't get it, it's scary, my baby has had pneumonia 2 times this year, so I am scared for him to get it also. again praying for you my dear, take it easy, and let your famiily, neighbors help you!
Sadia
Oh, Momo, I'm sorry. I wish I lived close enough to bring you fresh chicken soup. Rest up and get better.
Deb Thaxton
–>Bless your heart!
I work for a children's hospital (I'm not clinical) and it's mandatory for all employees to get vaccinated for seasonal flu. I got the flu mist today (so easy!) but the H1N1 vaccine isn't available yet. The sad thing is that having it once doesn't mean you won't again. U G H.
They recommend NOT going to the doctor if you have the flu as to stop spreading it to others. I am thinking about you and hope you're symptom free soon and no one else in your family gets it.
~deb
http://www.websavymom.com
Aunt Juicebox
Oh my Lord, you poor thing. You scared me for a minute with your pig hatred, though. I have to admit, I gasped at the thought of a bacon hater. Get better very very quickly, sweetie.
Irish Gumbo
Flying the prayer flags for you…rest, be well soon.
Peace,
IG
Heather
I'm so sorry hon! I will be thinking good thoughts & prayers for you.
Get LOTS of rest.
xo
Bean
Oh you KNOW I'm praying!
Angie [A Whole Lot of Nothing]
Jeez, mama. Feel better!!!!!!
Mum-me
I do hope you're feeling better soon, and that no one else in the family catches it. ALso hope that your husband can take over with your side of things as much as possible. Take care…
PJ Mullen
Prayers and wishes for a speedy recovery from down Charlotte way!
Maureen
Oh so sorry to hear that… take care of yourself, rest, and get better soon.
Lynn @ Walking With Scissors
I'm so sorry you are dealing with this. Take care of yourself! I'll be thinking of you…
Lynn @ Walking With Scissors
I'm so sorry you are dealing with this. Take care of yourself! I'll be thinking of you…
Single Parent Dad
You have my sincere best. I know what it's like to be ill, and also have concerns about your children. Nothing else matters other than getting better right now. Take care.
MYSUESTORIES
Porky says "Th-th-th-that's what you get for eatting all my fr-fr-fr-friends!"
Feel better…and try not to swine too much about it!
Ashlie- Mommycosm
Hope you feel better soon.
WeaselMomma
I hope this leaves your home quickly and without complication. Feel better soon.
Always Home and Uncool
I'm down with just a regular old cold today, but I will sneeze on your behalf as often as possible. Get well.
Mama Dawg
You and your family's in my prayers.
Jodi
Oh Momo! I'm sorry! That sounds like it really sucks! Praying that you get better quick and that it bi-passes the kids!
surprised mom
Momo! Of course I'm sending prayers and good thoughts your way! I hope no one else in your house gets H1N1 (what a stupid name, Swine Flu is better). Just keep resting and drinking fluids and hopefully this passes quickly without doing too much damage. Hugs from me!
Angella
I hope you're on the mend FAST.
xoxo
Lynette
Yes, I will be praying for you. And getting my flu/ swine flu shots… Feel better!
Misty
Praying…
We have friends who just got over it… misery.
ZDub
I hope you feel better ASAP.
Dapoppins
Oh. I am so sorry you got that nasty thing. I am not thinking that I hope I don't get it. I am not being petty in an attempt to be funny.
I AM totally praying right this second for protection for your family. Rest for you, and Peace, knowing that He WHO is ABOVE All, will be WITH you and you won't let anxiety add to your illness.
Rest. Watch dull t.v. get better.
Dapoppins
Oh. I am so sorry you got that nasty thing. I am not thinking that I hope I don't get it. I am not being petty in an attempt to be funny.
I AM totally praying right this second for protection for your family. Rest for you, and Peace, knowing that He WHO is ABOVE All, will be WITH you and you won't let anxiety add to your illness.
Rest. Watch dull t.v. get better.
MoxieMamaKC
Feel better soon! I will keep your family in my prayers!!!
Have the T-shirt
Prayers on the way….get better soon…hope the kids escape it.
AlisonH
I had it weekend before last. It was awful–but the worst of it went away in three days. I'm high risk on many fronts, from autoimmune cardiac to asthma to you name it, so if I got it done with so easily, I'm praying you all do too. Hang in there. (With much sympathy from me.)
Otter Thomas
I'll be praying for you to get well and your kids to stay well.
Stacy (Mama-Om)
Oh, I am wishing you a speedy recovery!!
DysFUNctional Mom
I'm praying that your son doesn't get it. I hope you feel better soon.
xoxo
Lynn
Sending the good thoughts! Stupid pigs.
Carolyn...Online
I hate to hear that. I hope you were isolated soon enough and your kids don't get it.
Good thoughts being sent your way.
BlondeMomBlog (Jamie)
Thinking of you and hoping everyone in your family stays well…feel better soon!
katy
Praying for you and your family. Sometimes life hits us hard, and you've certainly had your share. Rest well.
Jack
My kid sister had it and said that it was pretty nasty for the first few days but then it changed to just plain nasty.
Hope you feel better soon.
Jaina
Feel better Momo! My uncle had that recently, and it was bad for a bit, but the medicine really works well for this particular strain. I hope you feel better soon and that the kids don't get it. ::hugs:: Sending you prayers and healing thoughts!
Stacey
Sorry to hear you're not feeling well. It's that time of year. (I have bronchitis myself.) I hope the rest of your family is able to fight off the germs. Rest up and feel better soon.
gimmethejuice
Feel better soon!!!!Sending thoughts and prayers.
the*4*of*us
I hope that you guys have made it through this!!!! Praying for you!
Karen MEG
Oh NO, get lots of rest and get better soon… hope the family doesn't get it. You did do everything right, but this thing is so easy to pick up- gah!
Take good care!
Angie
Prayers are on their way!
James (SeattleDad)
Wow, sorry to hear. Will be sending get well karma your way.
The Devoted Dad
Sorry to hear you're sick. I will pray for you and your family. -Jason
Em
Prayers and good healthy thoughts coming your way.
Peace to you soon – Em
Sarah
Here's hoping that you are all well. Please post again soon so we know you're all OK.
Whiney Momma
The swine flu scares the crap out of me. I am so sorry you got it. Damn pigs!
meleah rebeccah
sending lots of prayers and thoughts your way…for ALL of you.