It's hard to know when to go to the doctor during all this. Especially when there's no fever. Over the past several weeks, I developed a dry hacking cough. I figured it was the weather and dry throat. I didn't feel sick. Until last Thursday. My head started hurting and my throat hurt. I went home and went to bed. Ryan took me to the doctor on Friday. Still no fever but I had bronchitis. Steroids, antibiotic, cough meds, and inhalers. Back to bed.
I stayed in bed most of Saturday. I missed my niece's gender reveal party but thanks to FaceTime, I was able to see it. I was determined to be up and around Sunday. I wanted to serve at church and go see The Book of Mormon with momma. I really think it was the steroids that knocked it out. I felt so good Sunday. It made me think about how long it had been since I'd felt that good.
It had been a while. Ryan and I started back on our eating plan and I had started PIYO again the second week in January. I remember asking friends "when do I start feeling good because I'm exercising and eating well. I'm just as tired as ever." I guess my cough was a bigger thing than I'd thought.
After work Monday, I got back in bed. I was tired from work but I still felt good. I decided to not work out this week to give my body a break. The steroids make me really hungry so I'm giving myself a break on my eating plan.
It's hard for mom to be sick, you have to make a plan to take care of everyone. It's also hard for teachers to be sick, you have to make a plan for you students. Sometimes it's easier to just slog through. It's hard to say "stop, I have to get better". Thankfully, I have Ryan and my momma pushing me to rest and go to the doctor. I hope you have someone like that in your life who will look out for you when you're not really looking out for yourself.
Take a break, Momma. Stay well.
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