Wednesday July 18, 2007
Ok, so the strep is back. I’ve now been fighting it for two months. I’m ok on antibiotics, not ok off. I went in for my third culture now and they are concerned … as am I. For any of you who know David Lee’s mom, strep was the culprit for the terrible, horrible illness that nearly caused her to lose her life and left her physically handicapped several years ago. Adam is not a patient there but they swabbed him anyway and I registered him to save myself from having to travel downtown to the pediatrician’s office. He’s positive, too. So now after another $100 on broad-spectrum antibiotics for resistant strep, our cultures travel to the lab for sensitivity checks. I am so tired it’s insane. I must say it’s nice to find something. The last two months I’ve convinced myself I’m utterly lazy. I’m tired and unmotivated all the time. Jobs I usually find energizing (like mowing lawn, sewing a dress) have looked huge and I couldn’t find the energy to do it. I wondered if I somehow lost my ability to make myself work now that we’re in the house …… at least I know there must still be the real Michelle lurking somewhere and the jelly knees, prickly skin, heart palpitations, and hot flashes will go away again. Adam stumps me. HOW CAN HE SIMPLY NOT ACT SICK??????????????????? So the fellowship meetings are this weekend and right now it feels herculean to even think of doing laundry tomorrow much less make sure 350 people get lunch on Sunday. And then when I think I have it bad, I stop and think about Beth. Kelvin came down w/ the flu Tuesday night and by Wed noon he was really sick … cough, sore throat, fever, dizziness. He went home. Beth’s cousin, Anita, from MD came to be with her (PTL she decided to come for a few days). Meanwhile, the hospital got full, Olivia got discharged, and Beth got bumped out. So while Kelvin was home sick in bed, Beth and Anita had to leave with Olivia and stay at a motel overnight. Veronica is also breastfeeding so Beth has to be around … but there is no room in the inn. Which means they started doing only tube feedings at night and then breast feeding during the day. Even so, Beth has to rest b/w feedings and there she sits trying to be comfortable in the waiting room for families of laboring women. The latest news is that she is coming down w/ the same illness. I’m worried. And praying.
oh my. I’ll pray for you. I had strep bad back in Feb. I’ve never felt so horrible in all my life!! It took me at least 2 months before I felt norrmal… at least 3 times at the end of a busy day- I had sore throat and ached. I felt like the biggest wimp. I never heard of anyone else feel like that before and was sure something was wrong with me… Take care of yourself and don’t overdo it. I’ll pray for Beth too–it all sounds so overwhelming!!
I’m praying, lady! Esp. with the big weekend imminent…
This is not a funny story! Take care, lady!
I’m sorry! I hope you have kind people in the wings that are going to help you out this weekend.
Hey, you take care of yourself. Remember, you CAN delegate.:) Hope Kelvin n Beth will be ok as well. This isn’t a good time for them to be ill. Will keep all of you in my prayers. ~LaVertta
Oh, my! Please don’t be afraid to ask for help!! I’ll be praying for all of you!
Strep for two months??? I’d be worried too… Wish I could come help you…
Yes, delegating jobs is the way to go when you have much on your plate. Hope there are many praying for Beth and Kelvin! Sress can make one sick but with small babies yet…
I thought I was having a slow recovery from Leandra’s birth, and still think I am. But we are all healthy as far as I know, and good health is a blessing I take for granted until one of us gets sick. I remeber too well the nightmares we had with Zachary so sick in Dec. and again in May! You all will be in our thoughta and prayers. Jan
Praying for each of you! May God give that much needed strength to go on. I know He Cares!
Thinking about you and hope you’ll soon be better!
Michelle, I’m sorry. But also glad that, while I’m far away, I can pray.
Oh my – praying for y’all as I write this. As some of the others said, don’t be afraid to delegate (easier said than done, I know). And I’m sure you aren’t lazy – I would never have thought of using that adjective in describing you.
About toys and boredom – I feel for you. From little up Lexi preferred writing, coloring, etc. to playing toys. Actually, she did like toys when they were new but got bored with them very quickly. I do know one thing that kept her entertained for hours sometimes was a big box of Legos that we got for $1 at a yard sale – that box has paid for itself many times over. She still likes to play with them sometimes.
Maybe I WILL come for supper just to help you out (I wish I could). I’m so sorry! Hang in there.
Love and prayers. MJ
P.S. I happen to remember you make some EXCEPTIONAL iced tea! Oh, the thought makes me wince with want…
I’m praying for all of you. I know it has to be scary as well as frustrating. Keep hanging in there. It’s OK to ask for help. You are not lazy, my dear.. Kim
I loved the long comment! I can’t wait to hear what happened yesterday. So bring on the email with chapters! =)
I know this isn’t your last post, but it’s the one I felt like commenting on. 🙂 I’m glad I know how to pray specifically for you. I’ll certainly be praying for your health as well as Adam’s! Praying for the friends I miss like crazy helps me feel closer to them. Know what? You are one of those friends. How I would love a good old gab fest with you again. Lolita