Monday, January 26, 2009

Pneumonia.

My lungs sounding so bad and since my blood-oxygen level was only 91%, the doc ordered an x-ray immediately. Seems I have bacterial pneumonia. Bacterial, because my inlaws gave it to us when they came for the birth. It went through hubby and both girls, finally getting to me. Due to having a compromised immune system (blood loss), it's hitting me harder and it will take longer for me to heal. Awesome.

So, I z-pack it is. Then plenty of fluids and rest prescribed. Ha. Rest. Yeah, right.

44 comments:

Denise said...

Oh, that sucks!!! I hope the antibiotics work quickly for you. My immune system is still shot too, can't get my GI tract back to normal.

jenn said...

Ah shit hon!!! I'm glad you went to the doc though. I hope you do get to rest a little & recover quickly! damn in-laws! getting everyone sick! ;o)

Em said...

So glad you got in to the doctor and got meds right away. Try to rest...I know...impossible, right?

Mrs.Joyner said...

I was gonna guess pneumonia..but I didn't want to be scary..lol..Im so sorry! Hopefully the meds kick in quick and you feel better soon!

MrsSpock said...

Ack! Hopefully you have someone who can come over and help out while you rest...

Wordgirl said...

Nancy,

I so hope that you have someone who can come and be there, help you out -- that knocks you flat on your ass -- I remember -- the z-pack should fix you right up though...please take care, and be gentle with yourself!

Love,

Pam

Jessica White said...

I'm thinking about and praying for you, I hope you're entirely recovered soon *hugs*

Sarah said...

Oh no! I knew that sounded worse than just a cold. Take it easy, as if you aren't sick of that advice for the past few weeks!

Elana Kahn said...

Dang, that sucks hard core. I hope you feel better REALLY soon!!

Coco said...

feel better really soon!

areyoukiddingme said...

Is it your personal mission to fund the entire medical community this month? Stop being ill!

Hope you're feeling better soon. Glad you have something antibiotics can take care of...makes things much easier.

Birdee said...

Ack! Where's that help when you ~need~ it? I hope you get feeling better soon.

Anonymous said...

Oh noooooooo!

Good luck with that rest. I assume the in-laws will return to wait on you now that they're over their illnesses? Urgh.

And sorry this is happening!

Rachel Inbar said...

Well that definitely qualifies as one of the least thoughtful baby presents EVER!

Feel better soon!

The Dorns said...

Oh WOW that sucks having to deal with that in your household and now you. Hang in there Nancy, your a champ!

ssbean said...

Hope you feel better soon. The z-pack should work. And rest? Ok, try to get some kind of rest.

Eden Riley said...

Nancy, you poor poor sweetheart!!! Take care, mate. I hope you go ok ..... my God, you really have had a huge time lately, you know? Really traumatic, actually. I'm thinking of you heaps, email me anytime.

Love ya like a sista XOXOXOXOX

PS Your baby. IS DIVINE.

Anonymous said...

Feel better soon!

Misty Dawn said...

Oh that stinks Nancy! I hope the Zpack works. Get some rest if you can.

VHMPrincess said...

People came to visit you and the newborn with PNEUMONIA?! I hope you feel better soon.

KimboSue said...

Holy Crap-o-la! Talk about a load to take in. Give birth, lose gallons of blood, get pneumonia. UGH!

Jen said...

I hope you are feeling better soon. Pneumonia is no fun at all. I can't imagine what it is like with 2 'big' kids and a new born. Good luck to you!!

Sorry, I have been a really bad commenter as of late. Karl is just adorable!!!

Cara said...

Ick and Yuck! Yet another reason to vito the next in-law visit!

Anonymous said...

Oh my hat Nance! Try get better soon.

xxx

Anonymous said...

holy shit!!
Hope you are recovering well and swiftly.
xo

Jamie said...

I know it will be next to impossible, but try to get ~some~ rest!!

Hope the z-pack knocks the bug on IT'S ass soon!

Anonymous said...

Ugh. Get better!

Jules said...

That sucks! Hope you feel better soon!

Peeveme said...

I am glad you went to the Dr. Hope you are able to rest and heal.

Hollie said...

How terrible!! Glad you went to dr. Hope you get better soon. Good luck on the rest...

Lollipop Goldstein said...

I am so sorry, sweetie. I hope it's a quick recovery.

Kaci said...

Oh no! I hope your DH is being an angel & waiting on you hand & foot! Especially since it was the inlaws that made you sick! ((((hugs))))

Morgan Owens said...

Well that just fucking sucks, I can't imagine how hard it is to be that sick and take care of a newborn. I wish I was there to help ya out!! Take care and get well soon!!

minus one said...

So sorry...like you don't have enough to deal with right now. Could it be extubation pneumonia? You had general anesthesia right? Is it in your right lung? Guess it doesn't matter where exactly it came from. I can feel your pain, I had pneumonia a few years ago - I've NEVER felt so weak and sick before...hope you have a speedy recovery and that someone is there to give you some TLC.

emilythehopeless said...

{hugs}

To A T said...

I hope you get to feeling better soon! Z packs are the shizzle though ;-)

Lee said...

That sounds horrible. Hope you bounce back soon!

loribeth said...

Yikes!! Take good care of yourself!

The Captain's Wife said...

ouch...take care of yourself Nancy. I can not imagine being that sick ~and~ having to care for a new born...

be well friend....

Anonymous said...

OMG, does that suck.

Take good care and get some help in there so you CAN rest and not end up in the hospital.

Motel Manager said...

I'm hoping the zpack worked fast. One of my friends' daughters just came down with pneumonia, and the zithromax had her feeling back to normal a day later. I'm hoping you're seeing some improvement....

Geohde said...

Oh boy, Nancy. I was reading your post below and thinking doesn't sound like a cold to ME....

Get well soon,

xx

J

Anonymous said...

hey girl!

finally got caught up and omh am i behind! congrats!!!!!! i am so happy to hear karl is finally here! what a lot of drama though! glad to hear and see he is doing well - but stinky that you are not! get well fast lady!

elcubana

Charlotte said...

Hope you are feeling better! MOM'S SHOULD JUST NOT EVER BE ALLOWED TO GET SICK!!