"Do you think it could be the flu? You've been sick for about the proper amount of time."
NO, honey. You tricked me into getting a flu shot, remember?
"It's possible that you got the flu, but that it has been much more mild because you had the shot."
Nurse/doctor friends, I might need some confirmation that this is possible. Because if it is, I'm gonna be pissed. Flu shots are supposed to make me indestructible.
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Have you noticed that everyone seems to have their own must-haves for being sick? I have one friend who, every time I get sick, asks me if I would like her to bring me chicken soup, because she says that's what you're supposed to drink when you're sick.
And I always say no thank you. Chicken soup is not magically healing. My mom always made us Campbell's chicken noodle soup when we were growing up, and it does not make you feel better. You know what does? Chicken nuggets. Though I'm still not eating meat, so I've been subbing in peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Also Sprite (NOT Diet Sprite) and saltine crackers. I don't know why. Saltine crackers don't even taste good. But they make me feel better.
I asked Matt what foods his parents made for him when he was sick as a kid, and he told me that he never got sick. LIES.
What are your must-haves when you're sick? And of course, if you know anything about medical stuff, you have to let me know if that flu-shot flu thing is legit. I'm not allowed on WebMD because I am a crazy hypochondriac, so I can't check it out for myself.
P.S. Matt asked me the other day if my new zebra pillow is going to take up permanent residence on the couch, because that's where it has been living this week. It's quite good for sprawling out, bemoaning life and watching old seasons of The Office. Man, that show used to be so good.
*I probably still will, but my complaining about it will not cease.
This year's flu shot is missing a few strains of flu so lots of people are still getting the flu despite getting the shot!
ReplyDeleteMy go to sick food is rice porridge with soy sauce. sometimes I'll eat it with dry shredded pork and eggs if I want some protein.
Hope you feel better soon!!
Boo! Freaking flu. The doctor said it's not the flu, though he gave me a bunch of meds, all of which say they can cause dizziness. So … that'll be fun.
Deleteawe! I'm so sorry you've been sick! My go-to's are PowerAid, Ginger Ale, and once I can hold down food Mac and Cheese. There is no logic behind that last one. :) Feel better soon!
ReplyDeleteNooo I'm so sorry you're not feeling well! I hope you get better soon. My husband is fighting off the flu right now because he is a stubborn jackass who refuses to get the shot. ;) That being said, you can still get the flu even if you've had the shot although I'm not sure about it being milder or not.
ReplyDeleteAnd I disagree. Chicken soup has magical healing powers and I NEED it every time I'm sick. My husband, however, goes through some sort of male PMS when he's sick and gets crazy chocolate cravings.
Haha, that's funny about your husband! Normally I am a dessert FIEND but when I'm sick, I just don't want any sugar.
DeleteOh no, feel better soon! Sleep and all the liquids are my go-to sickness remedies. And lots of complaining, it's proven to make you feel better :)
ReplyDeleteMaybe that's what I'm doing wrong — not enough complaining! J/K. I've been trying not to bug Matt too much since he's working so hard on his dissertation!
Deletehaha, this reminds me of something that would happen with jon - he thinks that we're always going to come down with something and that every precaution should be taken in all circumstances. laughing *always* makes me feel better :)
ReplyDeleteFeel better soon! I like orange juice when I'm sick, and I hate those little cubes of chicken in chicken soup. :P
ReplyDeleteI hope you're better! When I am sick I like Italian wedding soup and buttered sourdough toast, and lots of hot peppermint tea. And I agree on your comment about The Office!
ReplyDeleteMuch better now, thanks! And I've accidentally powered through like, four seasons of The Office over the last week and a half!
DeleteLast time Jordan had the flu, he watched SO MUCH Office. He said he was even dreaming that he was IN the office. Scary.
DeleteEVERY TIME Jordan is sick (which seems like it's all the time, but that's another story), Jordan's mom brings over chicken n dumplings (homemade). I guess it's a thing.
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