Day 6 and 6th Wedding Anniversary

[watermom]

Hello everyone...just checking in to give an update.

Day 6 for me and I am feeling okay.  I felt good last night...no chills or sweating until the middle of the night and they were much better than the previous night forsure. I didn't have to change clothes. BUT today they are back with a vengence and my energy is lower than yesterday. Has me bummed.  I have been doing the amino acids....along with SamE.  Melantonin does not help with sleep.  I have a 7 month old that wakes around 4 to eat so I have to get up...going back to sleep isn't so easy.  I was sitting in his room last night feeding him thinking "****, I am wide awake now".  2 hours later I did fall asleep.

I have been taking short walks with my kids and trying to keep busy. My little guy was sick with an ear infection so I had to take him to the doctor on Day 4.....not easy.  

Anyhoo...today is my 6 year anniversary and I don't feel like doing anything.  Nothing sounds fun.  I hope this passes too.  I don't think about wanting to take the pills at all.  I just keep thinking that I want to feel normal.  These chills and wacky body temperature are gonna drive me nutso.  

Oh I can eat....I just ate two tostadas from Taco Bell.  

Hope everyone is doing well today......

[VicUser]

Maybe if you gave him a massage and then told him he had to do twice as long to "have a chance" it might work.....I'm trying to help him here

[watermom]

thanks nldfw....they can't pass soon enough.  Thanks for the Happy anniversary too.  My hubby is in the kitchen as we (I) type.....Glad I have my appetite back.

VicUser...lucky lady your wife.  When I ask my hubby for a massage (even my feet) he does it for like 1 min.....that's it....I made up my mind...no rolling in the hay for him. :)

[nldfw]

Hey Girl!!! I'm so proud of you!!! Happy Anniversary Baby!  Good for you on the 6 day stretch.  I know what you mean about those chills and sweating- that does suck!  It will pass in a short time, and before you know it, it won't be happening anymore.  Goiod for you :)

[VicUser]

You could always ask him for a massage;) I have been practicing on my wife for a couple weeks now, she likes it and it’s fun for me too.

All was going well with this until that massage table was delivered, she thought I lost my mind. I assured her is was never found to lose, after the first massage using it she didn't say anymore.

[worried878]

Congrats...the energy returns...returning for me on day 11....slowly but I can feel it...going to a birthday party tonight...probably wont stay late...but a week ago I would not have even gone...hang in there

[watermom]

Anytime.....the laugh that is.....thanks for the nice words.  I cannot wait until my little guy sleeps through the night.....When he is 9 months....he is cut off night feedings (they say they don't need food at night by that age)....and I get to sleep through the night once again (hopefully)......so 6 more weeks.....

Oh and the boogies...they are horrible....I am like "what the heck" this is a weird part of this.  I don't even remember this with a cold.

VicUser.....My hubby is making me steak and baked potatoe for dinner.  I don't think the cookies would work ....can you believe he hates sweets.....he is nutty...just kidding (kind of)

[flmagi]

LOL LOL  
VicUser: You guys are funny... Sex is always the cure all..sound like my hubby.
Watermom: Boogies stuck to your nose. lol lol
I'm sorry but these things just struck me so funny right now.

Watermom: You must be very strong, dealing with withdrawels and a 7 month old. The baby can make you tired even without the withdrawels. But things will get better. Takes time to heal.
Hang in there and thanks for the laugh.

[VicUser]

You might be suprised how good you look to your man. After 27 yrs and two kids my wife may not look like a super model to some, but she can get me revved up with just a look. I'll bet he is the same with you. Otherwise, baking him some cookies will probably make him happy too, well sort of.

[watermom]

VicUser....your very funny.....I will keep your suggestion in mind.  Although, I do not look so attractive these days......my hubby may take a pass LOL.....waking up with boogies  stuck to my nose doesn't help the situation.

Rosebud66....what a very, very sweet post.  Thank you so very much.  You made me smile and tear up at the same time.  How are you doing?  Oh I see you are from CA...me too......although I am a bit older than you (only a decade though)  Oh I have been eating dark chocolate and it does make me feel better. Infact, I went to the store with my daughter today and bought 4 dark chocolate baking bars.  I never like dark chocolate before but I do now.

Thanks for the encouragement everyone....it is so helpful and I do think I have found a new addiction........I new I needed help this time...it was way out of control.  I have always been able to do whatever i put my mind to, but this kicked my bumm.  

Anyhoo....just got back from another walk with my kiddos.....they really do help.

[feohmoon]

I dread the withdrawals!  I feel for you - and completely understand what you are going through - But you are going through it, you will be over it soon.  Stay strong...it sounds as if you certainly do!
You are doing great!  Positive thinking helps tremendously!

[Avalancheblanche]

You are soooo close to feeling great!  Keep up what you are doing.  Your doing great!  The energy will come back.  I didn't think it would either.  Going outside for little walks helped me a lot.  Hot baths too.  The sleep thing is tough.  It will come back.  It all will.  Your body has been thru a lot.  Give it time and be good to yourself.  
Your emotions may run rampant for a while, come here and post.  It helps.  I just got thru a hard day today with the help of the wonderful people here.  
You can do this.  Post Post Post....

[rosebud66]

try having some candy.  although the sugar rush will only last for a bit it may be what you need to to get you up and moving.  You are giving me so much hope by your posts so hang in there and keep this going!!!!  
thanks for sharing because along with helping yourself you are really helping all us out here as well.  i for one am very curious and happy when I read your post.

[VicUser]

As cute as you are if sure you need to beating them away with a stick. Just remember, choose wisely then show love alot.

[lostmarbles]

youre so funny!!! all i need to do now is get me a man!!

[VicUser]

Happy Anniversary!!!! You know, I tell my wife that sex is the cure all, especially since it is you anniversary. If you’re “not in the mood” just tell your husband it’s up to him to get your engine started. LOL.. us guys are always trying to help out.

[lostmarbles]

First of all Happy Annivesary!! Second of all, you are doing so well.. sleep will come, it has to, the body and brain cannot survive without it, although it may take a while before you get 'normal' sleeping hours and as you have a little baby it will be a little harder.. your energy level will also come back, I guarantee you will feel much better in a few days.. you are doing so well already.