I've probably had two of the worst colds of my life during this pregnancy. The first one being around 12 weeks and lasting almost 3 weeks... and now this one at 34+ weeks. Maybe it's the pregnancy and my body "working on the baby" that's made the ability to get well take so long....but all I know is that THIS SUCKS. I've never called sick into work (and been legitimately sick)... But I did with the first cold and went home early today.
Last Wednesday I woke up with a sore throat and knew within 48 hrs I'd have a full blown cold. I don't think I was really expecting 'this'. I'm not finding any relief. I wake up feeling worse after a nap. I'm not comfortable sitting up or laying down. My teeth hurt from clinching my jaw to swallow b/c my throat hurts so bad... and I feel like a Giant has his thumbs stuffed in my ears as far as they'll go. The Doc did say being 34 weeks I could take anything over-the-counter, but nothing is bringing me relief...and thinking I'm loading up the baby with Tylenol isn't the most comforting feeling.
I'm sure it'll work it's way out of me and I'll be 100% by the time she is here...but it's not going to make these last few weeks very fun. However, I would rather go through it now than when I'm trying to take care of my new baby.
