Update

So I finally broke down and went to the urgent care last night. It turns out I have strep, tonsillitis, and cellulitis in my throat---which left unattended could lead to not being able to open my jaw or swallow, and then could abscess.

Fabulous! I guess I've been saving up for the past 20 years to get really really sick.

But thankfully they gave me a penicillin shot and a double dose of oral antibiotics for yesterday. And they said I could take stronger painkillers (which have really helped but which make me nauseous, as do the antibiotics if I don't eat first, which is painful to do and, consequently, takes a long time.)

This morning, at least the body aches are gone, hopefully some of the sore throat pain will be gone tomorrow. Tomorrow I have to go see another doctor about the cellulitis.

I'm glad I didn't try to hold out until Monday.

Today I am grateful for:

1. priesthood blessings
2. urgent care office that was open late on a saturday (most close at 4 or 5 --crazy)
3. nice doctors and nurses
4. antibiotics
5. painkillers
6. hot baths
7. wonderful husband who hasn't complained, even though he has so much to do that hasn't gotten done because he is taking care of me and everyone else.
8. kids that are still behaving nicely

Please keep us in your prayers. We're going to need it for the next few days. Hopefully no one else picked up my sickies.