Morning all
Bright sunshine
Haven't been at all well, started with a dry throat and developed into a cough, runny nose and awful headache. The latter has been the worst, felt as if it would burst any minute. It's been so horrid, even my eye sockets felt ready to pop and my jaw ached badly. It's still there in the background, but today it feels manageable. Haven't been able to sleep properly for a few days either, Ed propped the mattress up at the top to help, but the last couple of nights I've had to decamp to the lounge. Lying flat just makes me wheeze badly. I haven't tested, but I'm, pretty sure it's flu or covid, I haven't been this poorly for years.
I've been worried sick Ed will get it, but so far so good. I couldn't cope without him and I know that sounds a bit selfish, but the reality is I wouldn't be fit enough to look after him so we'd both be stuffed. Was also worried about our neighbour who took me to/from the hospital last Friday, but Ed saw them this morning and they are both fine. I think I was just unlucky, the physio waiting room is very small and it was full, Ed actually had to stand by the outer door so was getting plenty of fresh air. I had to sit down elbow to elbow with the other patients who that day were mostly elderly. Added to that the ankle op has prevented me getting out properly for months so I'm bound to be extra vulnerable to infection.
Shame, but I will probably have to reschedule my hydro session booked for next Thursday, I don't think my chest will completely clear in time and tbh I want to be completely clear before taking any risks. My ankle has to take a back seat, the swelling isn't quite as bad as it was, but it's still very sore if I stand for too long. I'm managing to shower standing up now, but with the infection by the time I've dried and dressed I'm absolutely exhausted.
Ed's got the washing on the go and we're expecting a Sainsbury's delivery any time. Finally managing to sit at the big computer right now, but will be decamping to the armchair soon.
Hope you all have a good day xx