Normally the week before Christmas (which is when we start our Christmas break) is relaxing and filled with wrapping, baking, and other lovely Christmas things.
But today marks seven days since a plague-like virus hit our house, so it hasn’t been a normal pre-Christmas week at all.
Mr. FG got very bad pneumonia (like almost-go-to-the-hospital bad), Lisey and Zoe got bronchitis, and just last night, Sonia started running a fever.
Joshua got the bug before everyone else, so he’s healthy.
So, that leaves me.
Thus far, I am still standing, for some reason that defies medical science, I suppose. I’m super grateful to have not gotten sick along with the rest of my clan because heaven knows I’ve been very needed this week.
And the good news is that even if I do get sick, everyone else should be on the mend while I’m down. Phew.
Normally, we here at Chez FG enjoy consistently good health, so this is a reminder to be thankful for that. In fact, I do believe that this is the first time Lisey and Zoe have been on antibiotics in their whole lives.
I’ve mostly been handling it all ok, but yesterday I might have sat down on my bedroom floor and had an ugly cry about it all. And then I felt much better.
(Kind of like I did when we had lice this summer. Apparently when I reach my breaking point, I sit on my bedroom floor and cry. Ha.)
I’ve been trying to keep up with some Christmas prep in spite of all this, and last night, I did a little fun craft/artsy thing with Sonia (this was before she started running a fever!).
Aren’t they beautiful?? You can read all about how we did this right here.
WilliamB
Thursday 25th of December 2014
One thing they don't always tell you about pneumonia is that recovery is usually really slow. You get over the hump fast enough, and mostly better doesn't take *too* long, but full recovery can be months. I had almost-hospital pneumonia and it was about 6 months before I had all my energy and stamina back.
Good luck to Mr. FG.
Kristen
Thursday 25th of December 2014
Oof, that is bad. But good to know!
He's definitely way better than he was just a few days ago, but nowhere near normal for sure. I'll remind him to be patient with himself as he recovers from this.
Tracy
Thursday 25th of December 2014
Thank you Kristen, been a bit of a nightmare but it makes me glad I understand 'frugal medicine'...I've shopped with enough friends who 'only trust Tylenol' etc etc to know illness is no excuse for ignorant spending!
Hope you ( and I ) are all well in 2015...
Amy
Wednesday 24th of December 2014
Kristen - I have had everybody down for the count at Christmas and that is no fun! Hope you guys are all better soon - and hope you don't catch it!
Once when my boys were small we didn't make it do celebrate with my parents until mid-January after being knocked out by a stomach virus. They left up their Christmas tree until then (it was an artificial one!)
Kristen
Wednesday 24th of December 2014
Boy, that's one time you'd be glad to have an artificial tree! Fortunately we weren't supposed to go anywhere tomorrow, and we usually hang around in our pjs all day on Christmas. So, I think we will all at least be up for that. ;)
Nancy
Tuesday 23rd of December 2014
So sorry to hear you've had such a tough week. I've never commented before but love your blog and enjoy reading every post. Wishing you and your loved ones a speedy return to feeling better so you can enjoy the special time that these next weeks are. Nancy
Kristen
Wednesday 24th of December 2014
I'm so glad you came out of hiding and commented! : ) I always love to hear from my readers.
Tracy
Tuesday 23rd of December 2014
Oh, sorry you got upset, though I think a cry is cathartic and holidays are emotional anyway, I always feel over-stimulated somehow, though I don't overspend or anything...but I often cry this time of year. I thought I was getting better but spiked a 104 fever today so hope I'm not developing pneumonia. On the good side- countdown 1 week and 2 days and I'll have health insurance! On the bad side I missed work- but no way I could have driven let alone sang today...it couldn't be helped but I hate letting people down : ( Hope your family is feeling better very soon.
Kristen
Wednesday 24th of December 2014
Oh, 104 is just so rough! My husband was really really not feeling well when his fever got that high. I hope you feel better soon.