I am feeling better today. Have had a bit of diarrhea but since I know it is a reaction to the Paxlovid I can take something to slow it down. I had a sore throat this morning so I looked up the side effects for Paxlovid and sore throat is one of them. My cough is better and no temperature so far today. I think I am on the mend.
My John Deere lawn mower came back home today. They guy delivering it called me when he got here and asked if he could leave it in front of the barn. I went down after he left and put it in the barn. It started easily and moved like it should. It is good to have it back home and ready for mowing season. When I am feeling better, I will need to fill my gas containers and mow the yard.
I had forgotten with Covid each day brings something new and unexpected. It is hard to know how you are going to feel from day to day. Today I have been a bit nauseous but that seems to be quieting down. I ate my yogurt this morning and then felt a bit off. My heart rate hands been in the low 40’s most of the morning and I was a bit lightheaded. I have drank some extra fluids and seem to be feeling better. I was able to eat a banana and a piece of toast. Not sure I am ready for anything heavy but may try some chicken with rice soup for dinner tonight. I seem to be a bit more tired today. I slept well last night but may need a nap today. Kinda waiting to see if my lunch of a banana and toast will give me a pick-me-up and I can stay up. I sleep better at night if I don’t nap.
Trusting I won’t get a rebound case as I have disc golfers coming in the 24th. I need to be well and not expose them to this crap. I did send them a note warning them that there is a chance I could be down and out while they are here. They know the house and we can figure out a way to not be together if I do get a rebound case. Man! I have all my fingers and toes crossed that doesn’t happen.
Kathy tested today just to make sure she didn’t have it. Grateful her test showed negative. Neither Michelle nor Nicole got it either so am thinking we might be home free.
I went down and took care of the chicks this morning. They sure are growing fast. I filled their watering container today and was able to lift it back into the coop. Next week I will start letting the girls out during the day. The big ones are seven weeks old and the little ones will be seven weeks old Tuesday. It is getting hard to tell them apart. Eggs won’t be here until the middle of July – that seems a long ways away.
The Kansas Department of Health called me today. They were looking for people that work in a public, high-risk setting such as health care, prisons, schools, etc. The last question they asked me is if I needed a referral for mental health services due to the isolation of quarantine. I am grateful they are checking in with people and bringing that up. The lady recommended I quarantine for ten days from the first day of symptoms. It is only required that I quarantine for five days and then wear a mask if I go out for another five days. I don’t have anywhere to go or do so I will stay home for the full ten days.
I am halfway through taking the Paxlovid. The bitter taste is still there but drinking lots seems to help. It gets worse about 30 minute after I take my morning and evening pills. The worst lasts about an hour and then it eases up a bit but remains present. Two more days – I can do this!
I got hold of my plumber yesterday and he is ordering a kitchen faucet and will bring it out and install it when it comes in. I also need the plumber to fix the water line to the refrigerator as it hasn’t worked since the water softener got removed last week. Seems like I always have a pending list of things that need fixed around here.
We have a good chance for rain on the prairie tonight. The grass will ready start greening up if we get some much needed rain. I’m surprised the pasture that was burned two weeks ago is as green as it is without rain. I still haven’t heard when my pasture is going to get burned.
Haven’t gotten restless or felt the need to get out and about yet. It has felt like a treat to allow myself the pleasure of staying home all week. Kathy goes to town most days and will be able to pick up some groceries for me if and when I need them. So grateful she is here and able to do that for me as needed.
I don’t have anything on my calendar all week next week except get the house cleaned for my guests that are coming in the following week. Trusting I will regain my strength and have the energy to do that next week. If things continue as they have been I will be good to go.
Grateful my mower is back home and ready to go, grateful for the chance of rain tonight on the prairie, and grateful my healing journey is progressing.