I’ve been struggling with a bout of bronchitis for a week now. Was in to see my doctor yesterday. Her nurse Angie after taking a reading of my temperature and oxygen levels gave me a news flash — I’m sick. It was good to know that I hadn’t just spent most of the week on my back on the couch because I was lazy.

I really liked the look on her face at one point. She asked me if anyone else in my household was experiencing symptoms. I looked at her for a moment and was going to flippantly remind her I live alone but decided to pull a straight face as I told her that Raven who sleeps on my shoulder regularly wasn’t showing any symptoms and Cookie is so mouthy who would know if she had any. She stood looking at me with a bit of a blank stare before realizing that I was referring to two cats.
The cough that accompanies bronchitis is the worst part. Well the fatique and weakness isn’t exactly a pleasure to put up with. Doc gave me some antibiotics which is always fun considering that with my multiple allergies to antibiotics that taking one I’ve not had before is a little like playing russian roulette. So, I bought fresh benedryl before taking the first dose.

So far, so good. No rashes showing up.