During the faux breather that I decided to give myself at work over the last month, Peter and Mira and I had some very nice adventures. We went to visit relatives and friends around the southeast; had a fun excursion to the zoo; finished up Mira's baby music class; celebrated Mother's Day in a way that was festive rather than disasterous; celebrated our neighbor's graduation from high school; and, successfully camped outside, in a tent, for one night! Overall, May was a very good month! So, why is it that at the end of it I have a sore throat that's been w/me for 10 days and spent the night puking just 36 hrs. ago??? A friend suggested to me today that maybe I have mono. . . eeeek!
After a quick and very scientific review of the relevant diagnostic literature (WebMD, MayoCliniconline, YouronlineHealth--I am nothing if not a scientist), I confirmed the diagnosis--swollen lymph nodes, check; sore throat persisting for many days, check; fatigue, CHECK!; headaches, check; nightsweats, check. . . . hmm. I don't seem to have the inflamed spleen thing, but that seemed minor. The problem, though, is that LAST month was for resting and THIS month is for working--the universe and my body did not seem to get these messages. I am hopeful that I am just being a hypochondriac and that the web diagnostic tools are just like "Where There is No Doctor" of my Peace Corps days (which had me once diagnosing myself with yellow fever, typhoid, and HIV), except on warp speed. Fingers crossed! I have briefs to write!
[images from top to bottom: Mira and her buddy Amelia bounce on the air mattress; Mira contemplates the beach; Mira enjoying the zoo; Mira and Sam share a snack; Easy Rider; Family after a dip in the Lake; Mira and Mama check out a fountain in Charlotte]
