Influenza!!

Our house has become the haven for the dreaded INFLUENZA!!!

Missy came home from school Wednesday night not feeling so hot. Thursday she was certain she shouldn't go to school. We were certain she should. She was definitely in slow speed that morning and when Mister D took her temperature it was around 99.5. (She warned us she had never had THIS allergy before!) We fully anticipated a call from the school, but never got one. By Thursday night BOTH girls were feeling terrible and had come down with terrible coughs. Neither had a good night and Friday they spent the day with Granma Bear.

Sissy had fevers, too, which we combated with our trusty friend, Tylenol, but when Missy's fever topped out at 104.2 we were terrified. We rushed her to the doctor, got an uncomfortable nasal swab and a positive Influenza result. Ugh.

The doctor was kind enough to prescribe Tamiflu for the entire family - Granma Bear included. So, we've been hibernating and trying to get over this delightful stuff. Fortunately Mommy and the girls have a 3 day weekend, so a full recovery is surely in the stars for us! Make certain if YOU start to feel achy, feverish and develop a cough - GET TO THE DOCTOR!!! There is only a 48 hour window for the Tamiflu to work. It won't stop the flu, but it is touted to shorten the duration and lessen the symptoms. Best wishes and Stay Healthy- from our home to yours!