welcome to the freak show.
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FITNESS FACTS:
Shower: 10 mins.
Hey, it’s the small victories.
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The good news is, Olivia is doing awesome and is recovering like a champ. I’m not sure I can even call what she’s doing “recovering” since her surgery was barely a blip on her 5-year-old radar. The kid amazes me, that’s all there is to it.
I’m going to just get my complaining out of the way now and move on because no one likes to listen to a complainy-puss drone on about their problems, and I really appreciate y’all and would love for you to stick around.
So anyway, in addition to that little infection gettin’ all cozy up in my sinuses, I sort of have crazy-freak-show skin. What can I say? It’s a great party trick.
Not to brag, but I produce WAY more histamines than the average Joe. I know, I know, it sounds SUPER fun, but you should not covet thy neighbor. Trust me, I have enough histamines to share and I would gladly give you my surplus if I could.
This all started a couple of years ago after an allergic reaction I had to an antibiotic. Apparently my system went into overdrive and I’ve become hugely dependent on Zyrtec allergy medicine. It’s like a drug, people. Oh wait, lame analogy. It IS a drug.
Anyway, I have to take it every single day, first thing in the morning. By noon, if I’ve forgotten to take it my body starts screaming at me in the form of red, itchy skin. It’s super rad.
Blah blah blah, I’ve got an appointment next week with an allergist to do a full allergy screening. Where it gets fun, though, is that in order for them to get an accurate reading I have to be OFF my meds for a week. A WEEK, people!
In summary, I’m itchy, snuffley, sneezy, sinus-pressurey and that’s all I’m gonna say about it. Because in the Grand Scheme Of Things, it could be a lot worse.
So I am done and DONE.
And the best part? TOMORROW IS A NEW DAY, DAMMIT!
Holy crap. That skin thing is just wrong. So sorry. You can complain all you want.
I know, right? Perfect for Halloween, though. Thanks, pal.
Dude that sucks a week without it. I have that sniffly thing and on day three I am looking for a babysitter so I can nap. Complain away you have every right.
Thanks, my friend. This is brutal, I’m not gonna lie. This too shall pass. This too shall pass….
Oh man, your life sucks! Seriously, my daughter is an eczema/ hives queen and takes Zyrtec every day, 9 months of the year. I’m so sorry you are so miserable. I have to go back and read about Olivia – I didn’t know the peanut had surgery. Boo. xo, c.
The good news is that life rocks, it’s just my skin and sinuses that are being a-holes at present. Sorry about your little lady! Tell her I can relate. xo
Oh, and on a happier note (for me), I kicked your ass in exercise today. 15 minute shower, baby!
Like a BOSS!
Oh man. I had hives last year due to a reaction to an antibiotic and it was sooo uncomfortable. I feel so bad for you right now! I hope you recover quickly!
That IS some party trick, spooky-freaky! I hope you feel better soon. Complain away if it makes you feel better!
Vent away, my friend. Your skin/hives are OMG unreal. You could however win a prize for best Halloween costume should you decide to dress as a hive. I hope this new allergist gets you some relief. Quickly.
I remember having to go to the allergist and go off meds for a week. I was allergic to something in my house so every night my eyes would itch and swell shut. It was fun times. I hope you’re feeling better!!