I caught Covid.
I’ve been really busy this month
Last weekend, I got the news nobody wants to hear… A coworker came into work positively and spread it. They didn’t know they had it. I was feeling off on the 15th but was well enough to go about my weekend. Monday, I woke up and felt like shit. As I’d done the entire pandemic, I stayed home because I was sick.
Tuesday morning I still felt like shit and took the at-home test shown above. Results: positive. Fuck.
So, I’ve been home this week. Fever, chills, muscle weakness and pain, runny nose, head fog, dizziness, fatigue, occasional confusion, coughing, and trouble breathing sometimes.
It sucks. Thank science for the vaccine.
This after the previous week, I was promoted to department lead. That week, we did well, and I was blown away by all the positive feedback… But that’s another post. (On the way, been on hold)
I’m waiting on the PCR test results I took yesterday. Driving to get that and treating myself to Taco Time wiped me out.
Thankfully, work immediately took action, and the owner immediately bought take-home tests for everyone, and they tested everyone. Also, they finally increased our safety requirements which have been a bit lax so far. It seems more tested positive recently, so I hope it’s not too bad. We require everyone to be fully vaccinated and have for months. This incident goes to show just how dangerous the coronavirus is.
I’m only not boosted because my previous two appointments were canceled due to illness. (My doctor, then me.) I couldn’t get a booster appointment because it’s been so in demand in Seattle. Welp, I’ll be getting it eight weeks after I recover. (8 weeks after because that is the best time for your immune system to recover.)
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Stay strong. Take good rest and get well soon. K.
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Thank you for the well wishes!
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Thank you for sharing
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Oh no! Reilly! How are you feeling now, my friend?
Congrats on the promotion 😉
Here’s to good health soon, and plenty of good news to tell the rest of us 😉
Thinking of you 🙂
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I’ve recovered, but don’t have my energy back, and get winded easily. … Wish I had gotten boosted. Thanks for the well wishes! 🙂
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What is energy? 😛 I don’t have mine either, don’t worry. We just need to keep doing the best we can to show up, and rest as much as possible! I am glad you have recovered though ❤
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Just stopping by to say hi!
I hope you’re doing okay?
Thinking of you!
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Thanks Meg! Between covid and work, I’ve been really busy! Thanks for checking in!
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