Sneeze and snort Tylenol

Did I ever tell you that I have a degree in Biochemistry? Have I also mentioned that I studied to be a medical doctor at one point in my life? I also had two years of studying to be a nurse way back when. Why am I asking?

I am 33, well-educated, yet I still believe that going to bed in a really cold house with my head exposed to that cold vent is the sole reason why I woke up two days ago with a runny nose, dry mouth, stuffy head, cough-y throat, and huge headache. I really, really believe it. I feel so under the weather, it didn't even bother me when I realized I had 1 double stroller, 2 single strollers, 1 baby carrier in its own stroller, and 2 car seats strewn across my living room. I can see a little bit of dried mud tracks as well, and I don't fucking care.

My head felt like it's stuffed with cotton, and I just wanted to be better. You know that feeling. It felt like I'm having a fever but the thermometer lied. Bugger! Nose drips so fast, I could probably fill an 8-ounces cup in less than an hour. Gross. I know. I crawled on top of a folding chair, root around my medicine cabinet, and found my favorite Tylenol colds non-drowsy caplets. I love this meds. And hour after I downed a pair, I felt so much better. I was back to instantly caring about the state of chaos that was my living room.

I brought my baby, DS4, today to his doctor for his 6-month check-up. He’s got some viral infection, so shots will have to be delayed. DS3 also went because we were worried how he’s constantly tripping all over his feet. He’s 27 months, been walking for 18 of those, and I just worried that he still trips. It was nothing, he’ll probably outgrow it.

DS4 totaled 3 changes of exam table liner because he’d sit up, grab a handful, immediately turn the other way, and start all over again. Wow. I totally got my money’s worth in liners today. I am also pretty sure that DS4 dribbled these resident viruses I have now. Nothing for it…both of us will be cranky for a few days. He's over two feet, weights around 18 pounds, and he's on his way to walking on all fours. I am amazed at this guy. He's so cute and I couldn't get enough of him.

Despite medical opinions and years of microbiological stride, I still think that because my husband turned down the A/C to 65 two nights ago is the reason for my colds. I am not telling him that. He finds it hilarious how I could be so smart and intelligent and still hold on to beliefs like this. I would too, if I am not the one in for a long haul of cough and phlegm. Did I also tell you that when I get started on coughing I can’t shake it off for at least 3 weeks?

I can’t really complain too much about flu or other similar viruses. It saved my life six months ago. The long and short of it is as follows. I didn’t know I was well on my way to pre-eclampsia when I caught a horrible bug and went to the doctor to check my non-kicking baby. I was surprised to find out that while I was having high temps; my baby in my tummy was having fever too. I was hooked on monitor and all kinds of gadgets. When the baby’s heartbeat normalized after 2 days, I was almost discharge when someone somewhere noticed my funny liver. I had to deliver that day coz my liver is on the way to conking out on me. Anyway, it’s because of the bug which saved my life. I can’t complain too much.

The good news I will probably lose at least 8 pounds because of this. I’ll have to evaluate later if this time around, this colds and cough combo is good for me or not. Gam Zeh L'Tovah*?


*This too is for the good.