I'm sick:(

I've been fighting a head/chest cold for a few weeks now. Worrying myself over school/plastics/getting a job has not helped at all. Now I'm achey..even my wrists and fingers hurt.....postnasal and the whole 9 yards. However, it DOES give me an excuse to take some night time cold meds and zonk on the couch. I feel like crap. I have a slight temp of 100 hope it stays there and doesnt go higher. Keep your fingers crossed that the kids dont get it!! xoxo

awww sorry to hear you're not feeling well Kathy....hope you get better soon!!! ~hugs~ Konni

I am sorry that you feel so icky, Kathy. I hope you get better soon. Take a dose of nyquil, if you can tolerate it! I know I can only do 1/2 dose, but it knocks me out!!!! I love it. Anyway, get better soon. and don't worry about the plastics, I know Fenner is expensive, but well worth it. Tricia

I heard on WBBM this morning that Cook County is offering free flu vaccines to anyone over 6mos old. Sorry you're not feeling well.. but maybe this will help your family keep from getting it? Get well soon! Stef

Kathy I am a big believer in a concotion called Airborne.. I havent been sick yet and I take one everyday!! My sister is a teacher around snotty nosed kids all day she's the one who told me about it and it worksf or her too.. it will even work once your sick you have to take it every 3 hours most walmarts carry it.. Hope your up and about soon Debby

Sorry for your sneezes - in the wonderful world of illness, a cold is cruddy and an utter waste of time - but, at least its just a passing thing. Too bad...I was looking forward to the possibility of actually meeting you tonight at Karen's group. Such is life... Regarding looking for a job - not that you asked...but, if you don't have to be paid right away consider volunteering yourself into a cool job. I've done this a number of times. Find an employer you'd like to work for - ideally, one with enough financial resources to hire you if the spirit moved them and volunteer. I can tell from your posts and profile that you can write a mean sentence, that alone is a valuable commodity. Once you make yourself invaluable (it takes a month or so) start dropping hints that you need to start looking for a paid position. Sometimes they come through - sometimes they refer you to others. I think this technique is possibly more effective than sending a resume out cold or responding to an ad. Moreover, most jobs filled via ads stink (is "suck" an ok term on this board??) - if it was a cool job they'd get folks approaching them before they had to resort to a paying for a solicitation. That's my 2 cent unsolicited advice. Well, get well soon kiddo! Gary

Aaaawwwhhh - I think Jason should volunteer to be your nurse - cute outfit and all! Seriously though, I hope you feel better soon - they say that stess weakens your immunity and you've got a lot of stressors, unfortunately. Get plenty of fluids and lots of sleep!

Hey! I've had the same thing for about 3 weeks now!! My mother swears that I have awalking Pneumonia or Bronchitis, (like the pope!) Get well!! Tequila has been a true help lately...oh that's my other issues that is being helped with tequila...never mind!

My dear Angel, I'm sorry your feeling so bad. Keep up the cold meds and rest. Everything else will work out. Feel better soon. Giovanna

Seems like something nasty is really going around lately. I hope you get over it soon, weeks being sick must be getting really old. Take care and I hope the kids stay well and you recover quickly. Terry