Bronchitis

It started on a Thurs evening with a tickle in the back of my throat. As usual, I grabbed my Zicam to ward off the first symptoms of my cold. Usually 3 days of Zicam and the symptoms are gone. Friday, I felt a little less energetic than usual but Cathy and I had a day of shopping so I wasn't going to let that pass! Saturday I felt a little worse and by Sunday, I was coughing. Yet it wasn't that awful. Monday required a day of rest and a couple hot toddy's for my raspy voice. I had already called off work for Tues. My patients easily get sick because of the drop in their immunity from the chemo. By Weds, the cough was significant and productive (in other words...I was coughing up yucky stuff). I had a hair appointment and couldn't miss that but by the time I was done with it, I felt horrible....My boss said "we love you, but keep it at home". So from Thurs til Sunday I stayed in and rested. On Saturday, I did break down and admit that my viral bug probably wasn't viral, but bacterial. The Urgent Care Doc agreed...I needed antibiotics...5 days worth. I was feeling a good deal better by Sunday afternoon so Mike and I went out to do some errands and get some food. Today is Monday and once again I feel drained and have been coughing like crazy. My boss said 48hr on antibiotic....check....and no color to the sputum....can't check that off yet....Another day of no work. This is driving me crazy!! I realize I am such a whimp and pray that I would never get a chronic disease....I just couldn't handle being sick all the time. My husband said he'd like to have some of my boredom. But when you feel bad, you don't want to do anything and not doing anything is BORING!!
So I am praying that after tomorrow and Weds of no work, I'll be ready to get back on Thurs. Then guess what? I'm off the next 2 weeks!! Got company coming for Christmas and a big party to prepare for.
What can I say? I needed to whine a bit and it's not cool to whine to your husband.
Thanks for listening.