Sick!

Well, I've officially succumbed to the winter illness. Sunday night at work, when I went to take my nap, I was just shaking. And I thought, "oh no, this can't be good". Went to bed Monday AM after getting off work, and waking up that afternoon, I knew a dreaded bug had hit. Alternating chills/hot flashes, constant coughing, throat on fire, and intermittent dizziness. So I had to call off work Monday night (don't want to expose those fragile newborns to nasty bugs) and have been feeling like crap ever since. I'm a pretty healthy person, so when I get sick, it's a big deal...and not ashamed to admit I become a big baby! It's Day 4 of the Plague (or upper respiratory infection, as most would call it) and I am no better. The one good spot is that I've had no appetite, and with a throat on fire, have been unwilling to swallow anything, so I've lost 5 pounds in 4 days :). I have no doubt that weight and more will return once I'm feeling better, unfortunately! Today I was actually feeling the need to eat something, just to get some energy, so it was Sprite and sugar-free fudgesicles. Tried Minestrone soup but the stomach is definitely not ready for that. Sometimes it stinks to live on your own. I want my mom! The cat is of no use, of course, even giving me the cold shoulder because I don't have it in me to get up and get her treats. Oh well...