Oh. My. Gawd. The flu. It’s everywhere. People at my soon-to-be new job are out with it. TWO girls Squeaks played with this week have it. My brother-in-law has it. And all of these people have TWO strains of it. Yep, one of those isn’t even covered by the flu shot. And poor Squeaks. I’m eyeballing her like she’s a freaking time bomb. Every cough and I’m feeling her for fever. I’m making her drink a ton of fluids and rest a lot, which pisses her off because she’s not even sick!!
I’m so crazy about the flu because I once had it two years in a row. It was the most miserable time of my life (closely followed by pregnancy). I remember the absolute pain and misery and how it dragged on forever. And one of those times we were out of state visiting friends, so I spent the whole time on their couch, not even in my own bed. And I just don’t want my tiny little daughter to have to suffer through that. We both got our flu shots this year, but so did most of those other people who have it.
Do you remember a few years back when SARS was a big deal? When people wore masks everywhere? I’m thinking about bringing that trend back. If you turn on the national news and see some crazy woman in Oklahoma and her toddler wearing surgical masks, you can bet it’s me! The funniest part of this whole thing is that I am the farthest from a germaphobe that you could ever meet. But this? This freaks. me. out.
So I’ve gotta go wash my hands a million times, Lysol the house, and build a bubble for my daughter to live in until summer. Lots to do.
I don’t think you sound neurotic at all! I’m the same way. I have hand gel in my car and I’m constantly cleaning my hands with it when I’m out. When the kids get in after school, I make them use it. I have bleached most of my house and am going to do it again next week.
At least you have some control over who Squeaks comes in contact. I don’t. They are off at school with all those germs and sneezy/coughy sick people. I’m no germaphobe, but the flu scares me!
Use that Lysol!!
xo
LBC
jaron had a temp last night of 103. it’s better today, but EVERYONE is sick. he’s been to the dr. 2 times already in the past 2 weeks. so many people are out that they are asking anyone who knows how, to help drive school buses. it’s crazy.
I’m afraid to even comment for fear that I’m going to jinx myself. We all had our flu shots this year and so far we’re okay (knock on wood). But I also know tons of people who have had it recently and they had their flu shot too. It’s crazy! What freaks me out the most (and you already know this) is the stomach flu. ARGH!!! I hate it SO much I’m afraid of anyone who has it, has had it, or knows someone who’s had it. I hear there is a real term for people who are afraid of throwing up—I have that. I honestly do. And, now, for some reason, I think I better go wash my hands. Just to be safe.
Alison, you are just like my sister’s daughter! She won’t go to the movie theater on the off chance that the person sitting behind her might get sick and throw up on her head! Now I’m not saying that I like vomit, but I’m nowhere near in your category!
I’ve been sick on and off since October, so I know how you feel. I keep saying I don’t care how sick I get as long as Autumn remains healthy. I hope you guys avoid the bug!