Getting back into the swing of things

Oh yeah! I am feeling better, finally. What a terrible ride! Well, I feel about 70% right now. I took the last pill in the series so that should get me over the hump, I think. I also know that I am feeling better because I am reacting to the mess in the house.

You know those TV commercials when the mon gets sick. Everyone tries to cater to her but the house... Well the mess she recovers to is unbelievable so she falls out on the bed. Unbelievable because everyone seems so comfortable in it eventhough she works hard at keeping the place clean. No surprise here. I stumbled through the mess and even manage to ignore it all these days, but today! Hmmmmm, I have to do something. But wait. I have to wonder, if they seem so comfortable in the mess shouldn't I just leave them in it? Oh, but then I would have to find a place for me.

I don't think this house is too different from most others, not all. The lion share of the work ends up on my lap. Unless I sound the alarm it either sits where it lay or I get it done. I am not in a position to do much right now and I am a bit disgusted with the mess. I have to sound the alarm. Mind you, I did try to raise the issue earlier but no one was able to hear me. There was no yelling and kicking things around. So I can't begin to give you a recount of my flu episode yet. I have to get after this mess or I might have a relapse.

So here I go. Let me start with the bucket and the mop and then figure out what products to add and where to start cleaning. The competition is stiff here, it's an equal opportunity mess, all rooms, spaces and things are filthy.


I better get my gloves and mask too. I'll get the cleaning stuff together, bark some orders and chip in as much as I can to return the place to some semblance of order. I will throw in some guilt, you know what Sunday is, right?! That will get some speed to the job. Hey, a girl has to do what a girl has to do!

I'm a cleaning and barking between the coughs for while!
Mom's baaack!!!! Kinda.

out of commission by flu

I have been totally laid up for the last 5 days. This is the first time in that many days that I am able to as much as sit in front of the computer. As much as I wanted to check in with you guys, I couldnt get beyond the initial thought of getting on line. My eyes hurt and vision is wierd but I am beginning to feel better. I don't think I am out of the woods yet because I am very weak and still with the fever and headache. I am really pushing it here. So what's wrong?

Well I will tell you with a copy of a description directly from WebMD below. This is exactly what is going on with me. I was totally good for nothing during this time but starting to recover, I hope. I didn't get to the cough and sneezing part yet but my chest is starting to get stiff. It it really a horrible illness. I will give you the details later but here is some info for you.
Stay well!

Influenza - Symptoms

The symptoms of influenza (flu) appear suddenly and often include:
Fever of 100F to 104F, which can reach 106F when symptoms first develop. Fever is usually continuous, but it may come and go. Fever may be lower in older adults than in children and younger adults. When fever is high, other symptoms usually are more severe.
Body aches and muscle pain (often severe), commonly in the back, arms, or legs.
Headache.
Pain when you move your eyes.
Fatigue, a general feeling of sickness (malaise), and loss of appetite.
A dry cough, runny nose, and dry or sore throat. You may not notice these during the first few days of the illness when other symptoms are more severe. As your fever goes away, these symptoms may become more evident.
Influenza usually does not cause symptoms in the stomach or intestines, such as vomiting and diarrhea.

For more information check out CDC flu site. It outlines the various types of flu and treatment and other very useful information.

For whatever its worth, I had a bout with the 'seasonal flu'. The symptoms were severe eventhough I had my flu shot!

Watch out guys, the bugs are out to get us!

There is a whole lot of good in frequent and proper handwashing. Cover coughs and 'achoos!'

Be well!