Covid Diaries

Sunday November 8, 2020

Day One:

Went to church at 9 and by 10 I thought, "I am not sure I am feeling 100%."  I went home and gargled and decided to get some rest.  I didn't have a fever but my throat felt worse as the day went on, and I felt achy.  I stayed in the bedroom and we told the kids no "Sunday night." They were not pleased.  Poor Aubrey, between her youth conference trip, Brian quarantining and her not feeling well one week, she hasn't been to a Sunday night in forever.

Day Two, Monday:

Woke up w/ a terrible sore throat.  It felt like razors, and I didn't want to swallow my own spit.  Began to feel more achy.  That evening I had a fever of 99.7....if you can even call that a fever.  I scheduled a Covid test for Thursday morning but mostly just so I could have peace of mind.  I really thought I had strep throat.  I also didn't want to make the family quarantine again!

Day Three, Tuesday:

Terrible sore throat, 100 fever and made an apt at 3 pm w/ my doctor to get a strep test.  They swabbed one nostril for flu, the other nostril for Covid and my throat for strep.  They ran the strep and flu tests first and when those were negative, they ran the Covid test.  POSITIVE....bummer.

Day Four, Wednesday:

throat feeling like razors still, extremely tired, beginning to lose smell and taste I think...but maybe it's just being a little congested.  Mom and Dad brought in Rosas.  Made me feel so much better knowing Brian had one less thing to take care of for the day.

This week I had three products running on PYP and a few sales.  Brian to the rescue.  He did a good job weeding, pressing, packaging and shipping the orders.

Day Five, Thursday:

Yup...smell and taste are gone.  No bueno.  I took a bath and couldn't smell the soap.  I opened the canister of antibacterial wipes because they smell so strongly---nada.  Ang brought a delicious meal, chicken pablano soup w/ homemade rolls, and I couldn't taste a thing.  The soup still felt great going down though...very soothing on my throat.

Brit was worrying about me having to quarantine and do nothing all day.  She knows doing nothing is not my best thing.  However, it hasn't been bad so far because I have just felt so utterly tired.  I don't feel terribly sick...just exhausted.

My parents have been super cute and helpful.  They keep dropping off food, treats and dinner.  I am so glad they haven't gotten sick.  We were together on the day before I got sick for a little bit.   Ang also brought yummy homemade soup, rolls and cookies.  It's nice knowing Brian isn't having to work all day everyday and then come home and take care of dinner every night as well.  Britney and Becky have been Marco Polo-ing a lot which is nice.  Aubrey and Brian have been very attentive. (The boys...not so much.)  Grateful for family for taking good care of me/us.

Even though I couldn't taste a darn thing, I still chose my favorite flavor....and I am not planning on eating any orange ones!

Day Six, Friday:

Woke up at 9:30 and No Sore Throat!!!  I am really hoping this is the beginning of the end of this virus!  I felt good and got up and took a bath.  It wore me out!  I was sooooooo exhausted I had to rest in bed for about an hour.  No place to go anyway so it works out.  

Later: very congested and my head feels like it's in a deep fog and is going to explode

Brian Brown #45 and Parker #12

We planned to take the missionaries to the game on Friday night.  We were glad their mission president gave the okay.  I am not sure if they always can/if it is a culture experience/or if it is a Covid yout get to be out of your apartment experience...but we were glad they could come.  I was bummed to miss Parker's game but glad Bri and the missionaries were able to go.  (Don't worry...lots of social distancing in the stands and masks are required.)

Day Seven, Saturday:

Feel about the same.  Sooooooooooo tired.  My head has so much pressure in it.  Went on a 10 minute walk in the morning.  

Our tree looks so pretty.  Usually fall lasts about four days around here.  There will be a big windstorm and all of the trees will be bare.

Pandemic Fatigue.  I've got it.  Nothing like being quarantined for 14 days straight and then less than      days later having to isolate for 10 days.  It's the pits, and I'm so over this!  And let me just say, that Covid vaccine that I didn't want to touch w/ a ten foot pole is sounding better and better.  I don't want to do this every three months.

Day Eight, Sunday: 

My best day yet!  Feeling like the end is in sight.  I got up this morning and went on a 15 minute walk.  My body is tired of laying and doesn't feel good.  I put on a Pilates back strengthening video which felt great.  I took a bath and got ready for home church. (me in the room...family in the den)  Napped for a couple of hours and then went on a walk with Aubrey.  She walked on one side of the street while I walked on the other.  My head doesn't feel so stuffy, and I feel like I might actually have the energy to leave my room and live my life soon.

Aubrey was great to come visit me.  I loved hearing about her day.  She was a breath of fresh air!  She was also very willing to bring me more waters or snacks and lunch throughout the week.  (The boys avoided the room all together, and I think enjoyed a little less hovering from yours truly.)

Day Nine, Monday:

I woke up feeling fantastic.  I visited on the phone w/ my mom for about 30 minutes and then another friend for 30 minutes.  Then one of my mom's friends called and needed some help with formatting a Shutterfly book.  I helped her for 45 minutes and was wiped out.  Then Brinley called home from her mission!!!  I just lay in bed visiting.  I was needing to regain my energy.  I was going to go on a walk this morning but I physically cannot.  Who knew visiting on the phone could wipe a person out so quickly?

Day Ten, Tuesday:

Feel great.  Well, I do have a lot of pressure in my head and some congestion. Went on two walks and did a ten minute stretch and a ten minute Pilates back workout.  Last day in my room.  I'm so glad.  I am starting to get my smell and taste back.  I am relieved.  My neighbor lost her's three months ago, and she still can't taste or smell.  I am so hungry today.  Britney found out I was craving a hamburger and fries, and I ugly cried when she told me she was bringing me some.  Not even kidding....sobbed with my head in my hands while sitting in my bed.  I was so grateful.  I had already eaten lunch when she dropped it off, but I ate again!  And she brought a large mint shake, and I ate that too!  Starving and definitely ready to get back to the real world outside of my bedroom.  Last day in quarantine!!!!!