Not doing so great today........

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Not doing so great today........
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Thu, 09-28-2006 - 11:53am

I had an asthma attack last night and now I feel like crap. My chest is killing me and I can't hardly breathe on count of it, and I am just so sore all over. Completely miserable. I didn't get all my water in yesterday and not so sure I will today, but I am going to try really hard. All I want to do is stay as still as I can without having to do anything. Next to impossible with a 2 yo here with me but I am trying not to do anything to aggravate the breathing issue. I wish my asthma would just MAGICALLY disappear so I can be healthy again without worrying of overdoing it. Geez I haven't even really done anything for hte last few weeks. I cleaned yesterday and I guess that is what set it off so badly, but hello someone needs to clean my house.


Sorry I am just a bit aggravated right now cuz I can't breathe. I tend to get cranky during these episodes. I think my best friend is going to take off work and come sit with me to help cheer us both up so that will be good. She is talking about it anyways. For now I am going to go try to find something for DS to eat that won't require much movement or work on my part!!

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Angela

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Thu, 09-28-2006 - 12:04pm

Aw Sweetie, I'm sorry you're feeling oogie today. I have a sister who has bad asthma and I spent alot of time just watching her suffer & struggle so I can just imagine how uncomfortable you are today. Just lay low as much as possible and do only what you can for today. Going thru those attacks puts so much trauma on your body so be kind to yourself! As long as you can control what you're eating and keep your water going, I think you will be just fine. I'm just sorry that you can't have alone time to just rest, but I guess that's a mom for ya isn't it? Good to have your best friend come over, maybe she can take over the mom duties for a bit and let you sleep. Take care!

♥danielle

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Thu, 09-28-2006 - 12:08pm

((((((HUGS)))))))

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Thu, 09-28-2006 - 12:16pm

HUGS!

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Thu, 09-28-2006 - 12:24pm

You are the first bystander I have ever met that sounds like they truly understand. Bet you were a fantastic sis. LOL My parents didn't even get it til my mom was diagnosed with mild asthma a few years ago. She still doesn't fully understand how I feel, but let's just say she says she had a taste and it scares her worse now when I have trouble. I did scare the beejeebies out of my dad enough he won't let anyone smoke around me anymore, NOT EVEN HIMSELF!!!!


My best friend was recently diagnosed with asthma as well and has had a few very scary incidents since so that is why she was offering to come sit with me. She said no one needs to be alone during one especailly not with a baby, but unfortunately dh can't afford to take off right now so I won't let him know how bad I truly feel. I just know he is a phone call away if I have to have him.


 

Angela

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Thu, 09-28-2006 - 12:28pm
Yea I have been feeling that way for a couple weeks now so I figured it was coming. That I am trying to get sick but fighting it with everything I have kind of feeling. I am more worried about ds than myself. At least I know enough to comprehend, bless his heart he is only 2 and going through some of the same, just not as bad as me. Last night I was scared to go to sleep cuz of his breathing, then when I finally did he woke up an hour later crying his heart out so bless dh's heart he is at work running on very little sleep from dealing with both of us. I

 

Angela

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Thu, 09-28-2006 - 12:31pm

Yes Staci I have heard that tea counts too but it is better if it is decaf. Dh won't drink decaf though so all I have is caff....but will probably break into it shortly. I bought some milo's that is 0 calorie as it is sweetened with Splenda. I am hoping Splenda doesn't cause migraines like

 

Angela

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Registered: 09-22-2006
Thu, 09-28-2006 - 12:40pm

Watching my sister experience this as a young child was very scary for me! She had her first severe attack when she was 3 and to make it worse we were traveling at the time. Talk about horrifying! I'm the oldest of 4 girls and she was the next one to come along 7 years after me and so of course I felt like a little mama with her. I used to agonize over her with this it was so hard to watch! Amazing how quickly people can change their tune about something once they get a taste, huh? Well at least it was for the better IMO!

Can certainly understand about the hubby not getting time off of work, we experience the same thing over here too. You're very fortunate to have such a caring friend to help you out!! Hope you're feeling better already.

♥danielle

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Thu, 09-28-2006 - 2:20pm
((((Angela)))), I hope the day gets better and your asthma gets back in line! Annie
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Thu, 09-28-2006 - 2:28pm

Angela, I hope you get to feeling better soon.

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Kaelynn