I had the H1N1, now the DH is sick!
 

Oh good gravy! I had the H1N1 and wasnt happy for days and days. The DH woke yesterday with a fever, and a sore throat. He is being a true baby, and doesnt want to see the MD. Said since I am the only other person in the house, and I have already had it, whats the point in taking all those pills? He is whiney, mopey, and grouchy. I have demanded that he go back to bed, and have filled him full of soup, and giner ale. He isnt nauseous, he is just feverish, and has a sore throat.

Called the MD while the DH was asleep, and he said it doesnt matter if this is H1N1 or the regular flu, Stay in bed, rest, stay out of public spaces, and if he wants he can have an antiviral med like Tamiflu or the other one. Since I know the DH will refuse to take the silly pills the MD said there is no real need to drag him in to infect the rest of the waiting room, or staff. Since I am already past danger of catching it, just keep him comfy, and call if his fever is 104 or he cant stop coughing with help from meds.

Anyone else have a hubby that isnt good at being sick? You would think he had a leg amputated or something. Its gonna be a long week.

oh yeah mine came home and gave me walking pneumonia a few months ago....check this out...the ER doctor gives him morphine and keeps him in a recliner for most of the day. When I get it, they gave me antibiotic and sent me home. Why did they give him morphione you ask? To knock him out so he would stop whining! It amazes me men are the big bad protectors, yet they turn into little babies when they are sick. put the tamiflu in his gingerale and don't tell him.

If DH gets sick, the world stops turning. His misery is always greater than anyone else's. He grumbles and feels sorry for himself and complains. You have my sympathy. :(

OMG! If my DH even gets a head cold he whines about how sick he is. I, personally, do not consider a head cold as "being sick". It's just a flippin cold deal with it - most people get 4 or 5 a year. Maybe that is unsympathetic of me, but life goes on!

OMG! he has dragged himself out to the couch, all wrapped up in his blankets, and has dragged the cat over to his side to comiserate with him. He is watching bloody, gross, horrible things on TV. Every two minutes its "do I feel warm? Can you take my temp again? is it 104 yet? can I get something more to drink? Is this all we have? dont we have any regular coke or pepsi? do we have any of those lil crackers i saw on TV the other day? Is it warm in here? is it too cold in here? Can I get a different glass, I dont like this one! Do we have any..." Sigh!

btw his temp is 99.4 not exactly record breaking. I cant believe he was in the Marine corp.

I love this man, God knows he has put up with alot from me, but dang! I am trying to do laundry, meal prep for the whole week, vacuuming, the heat came on last night, so I am steam cleaning the baseboard radiators so we dont have that burnt dust smell in the house, chasing a sick cat, and have a nosey neighbor that keeps wanting to pop in for a quick sec. I keep telling her that Frank has the H1N1 STAY AWAY! Sheesh! So, my hands are very full, and the worst part is that I know today isnt the worst day of this thing. he has a few more days to go before he hits the highlights, and starts to feel better.

Anyone got any spare tranquilizers? :o

:D :D :D Oh my gosh, maybe he'll doze off soon. :rolleyes:

My sympathies to Frank... more to you!!

My hubby is just the opposite. He piles in bed, under the blankets and doesn't move or grumble. I actually have to go in and take his temp, push fluids and food. I think he is this way because he grew up with 6 siblings and he being the oldest was not top priority when they were all ill. He would just rather be left alone to sleep.

HUMPH. Thank goodness mine doesn't have MS or given birth!!!!!!!!! And there's still laundry, etc. to do.

If men gave birth there would be alot of only children out there! :D

For you? Or is it to drug him so he will go to sleep and stop whining?:p

There's the solution to China's population control problem!

Both! They'll both be snoring and drooling before the day is over with!

Some guys can be such whiney babies when they don't feel well and they want us to Mother them like their Mom did when they were younger.

I got an e-mail the other day about a woman who asks how to deal her hubby and his head cold.

She said I will pray for patience because if I pray for strength I'll kill him!! :p

The tranqs are for HIM! I gave him some cough and cold meds, and that made him sleepy enough to nod off. I managed to finish the laundry, finish the home made soup, and even got some cookies done. I had several items on my own to do list that needed to get done. I know he doesnt feel well, but I also know that today ISNT going to be the worst day. Tomorrow and Sunday will be. He was scheduled to be an instructor at the women's pistol range tomorrow. He really thought if he took enough cold pills he could do it. :eek: Feverish, hopped up on cold meds, and teaching women to shoot! Oh lord!

I did wake him up for dinner, and have him out of bed, and watching TV on the big screen. I plugged in a man movie full of blood and guts, and car wrecks. He and the cat are keeping each other company.

I am exhausted! I didnt realize how much work I really had to do today.

Can you imagine if the whole Marine corp of men got the flu? The women Marines would have to be over there fetching tissues for um... sheesh!

:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

We survived the night, altho he did complain that the sheets felt scratchy and the blankets were too heavy on his toes! :confused: I gave him some cough meds, and back to sleep he went.

I have called and cleared his schedule for the week. He was mad, but I pointed out that he cannot give this to others. he MUST stay IN the house, and quiet. We can do this one of two ways, and its his pick. I can either keep bringing him all that he needs, and keep him comfy, and let him wander the house, OR I can give him heavy cough meds, and cold meds and knock him out chemically. I would rather have him not medicated, but am not afraid to pull out the nyquil. He has chosen to be quiet, and rest. Lets see how long this lasts. He had several friends scheduled to come over today after the shooting range, and I called all of their wives, and tattled on him. All of the wives are now keeping their own hubbies home. Each got a smack on the head for being willing to go to an H1N1 home to visit.

I have a stack of shoot um up movies, loads of home made goodies, laundry is all done, and all his errands are canceled. so, he has nothing better to do than ride the couch. I warned the neighbors if they see him outside DONT go near him, just yell from the yard FRANK GO HOME! The nosey neighbor up the street keeps calling in efforts to bring over stuff to "help" I keep saying the door is locked! we are not going to let anyone in. If she wishes to drop off a dish I will accept it, but NO visits! She was insulted. Whatever! What part of H1N1 dont folks get? does she want the flu?

It looks like he is adapting to his role as patient. Maybe I can catch a break and he will actually rest today.

Thanks for the support. :hug:

So are you saying that you would rather have the flu a 100 times over then your DH even once? :D I am so glad that you are feeling better. That H1N1 sure keeps you down a long time. (((Hugs)))

Yes! I would rather have the flu 100 times, than him just once. :D

He has settled in nicely, and is being a good boy. He has watched his bang up movies, that blow up the world, and have blood, and guts. I let him watch the deer hunting channel, and he is getting his mind ready for deer hunting soon. I even made a nice venison stew for lunch. He loves when he gets special treatments like that. The cat has cuddled up with him, and both are being miserable together. I went out in the yard with him to check the garden, and get a bit of air. He was out about 5 mins when he realized he was dizzy, and hot. That earned him a nap.

The neighbor lady up the street was POUNDING on the door earlier. I went to the door, and opened it. She YANKED on the screen door, which I LOCKED! I talked through the screen. Told her Frank was feeling crappy, and since this is HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS, stay away! She went on and on about how in her day, and when her kids were sick, and what they used to do was...I said "I am so sorry if this hurts your feelings, but I am not letting anyone in, including his friends, shooting buddies, church buddies, neighbors, or work pals. If his momma showed up at the door, I would turn her away. Please understand that we are being protective of you." she turned red in the face, and started to say something, but swallowed it. I repeated that I was so sorry, and I am sure that visiting in a few days will be a better idea. she turned and almost said something again, but swallowed it. I am not letting her in so she can end up in the hospital with pnuemonia and blame me. Good gravy!

The Fed Ex guy showed up, and I had him leave the package on the stoop. Once he was gone, I retrieved it. it was toys for the hubby! that made him happy.

I am off to finish dinner, and see if I can nyquil him into a big night time nap.

Thanks for the hugs, prayers, and well wishes. :hug:

That is what I was going to say. :D One child and that would be it!

I don't think they would like the monthly period thingy either, or the cramps, bloat and pain that sometimes goes with it. Month after month, year after year. Ya Think??? :eek::eek:

Sorry guys that we are ranting on you, but we women need a little fun in our dull "Stepford Lives". (kidding)

We love you guys. :grouphug::grouphug:

Ha HA we could wipe out an entire platoon with a head cold. How come he gets shoot em up movies and deer stew? Can I get sick and come to your house? I get sick I get a "hey, honey what's for dinner?" or a "Sorry to wake you up from your nap, but Do you know where my ____ is?". He gets sick and the whole world stands still. He gets calls every 20 minutes from one of the Army guys to check on him, they give him extra time off of work, the doctors give him the good drugs. It is so NOT fair!

That's Ok the Army gave him the entire week off next week to tend to me because I am having surgery. I plan on milking it for all it's worth!

he gets fuzzy blankets, shootumup movies, and venison stew to keep him quiet! If I give him organic chicken soup with home made croutons, and put on shows we both will watch, he will be whiney and moody. This way he can just zone out, and disappear into the action of his movie, which gives me time to get other things done.

He thinks we have a magic cabinet in this house. Out of shampoo, not problem, go to the magic cabinet. out of coffee, milk, eggs, soap, crackers whatever you need, just go to the magic cabinet. He has no idea how that magic cabinet gets that wonderful stock in the first place. I am a good shopper, and use coupons, and shop the sales. When his shampoo is on sale, I drag out my coupons, and buy 3 bottles. Same for bar soap, or toothpaste. Crackers and other stuff keeps for a long time, so I stock up. Toilet tissue, and paper towels never go bad, so I have a basement shelf full. In the 22 years we have been married, he has never run out of shampoo, soap, deodorant, or toothpaste. I guess I would think it was magic if I never had to think about those things either.

He is hitting the highlights of being sick today. Very sore throat, fever, cough, dizzy, sweaty, fatigue, and not feeling worth spit. I went out to the pharmacy and got him some better, stronger meds. The MD gave him some codeine cough syrup, and that is helping with his body aches as well. He will be napping better on this stuff too. In his feverish haze this morn, he looked me in the eye and said "how did you do this?!" poor thing. he isnt used to being the patient. I told him I did it one day at a time, and today was going to be the worst day, and then it would get better and better. He said "thank God cause I dont think I am a good patient" I said "no! really?!" As long as I can keep his fever below 102 we are doing good. Loads of soup, juice, vit C, and so forth. I keep making him drink more juice. keep him hydrated.

My dh is like that too, not graceful when he's sick. But to be fair, he's tough when he's hurt. Cut a limb off and he'll tape it back on and go to work. He's never called off.

I can take a certain amount of pain, but nothing like him - and I don't do blood, not mine, and not anybody else's. So I'm glad he's around especially with the kids if they get hurt. I'm fainting, he's doing the neosporin and band aid thing.

:o

We're making fun, but, I feel so bad for the poor guy... Sending him so get well hugs..:hug: :hug: And for you too..:hug::hug:

hes a tough guy, he can take a lil poking. He is another one that will have to hack off a limb before he accepts medical help.

Called the housekeper girl who is pregnant, and warned her away. She was so happy for the heads up call.

DH has napped most of the day with the new cough syrup. yea codiene! I managed a nap myself.

Tomorrow will be the day he turns the corner and starts to feel better.

Good for you, warning everyone. Especially the pregnant girl.

:cool:

If more people did that, this thing could not spread like it has. I can't tell you how many coughing, sneezing sick looking people I have seen out and about. Makes me mad. Just stay home until you're not contagious! Sheesh.

Don't they care about the little kids, babies, old people they are sneezing and coughing all over? And the other people those people are gonna drag that bug home to?

:mad:

There is a lot of this flu going around where I am. I never catch anything, so I don't worry about me. Dh doesn't get sick too often, but he can't afford to get sick. He has to work. And I wonder, what if I carry things even if they don't affect me?

I clean the hotel room with disenfecting wipes - everything we touch. Trying to keep the germs down the only way I can think of. The housekeepers clean once a week, so I wipe it all down again before they come - sounds silly I guess, but not if it keeps them from catching our germs.

How about this story? I was sitting at swimming lessons watching my kids on Saturday and two other moms were talking right next to me.

Mom #1 - How is your daughter this week?

Mom #2 - Seems to be better, but I took her to the doc on Monday and he said it was the beginning of pneumonia and she has an ear infection. He put her on antibiotics. She is still a little slowed down. You can see by how she is swimming right now...:eek::eek::eek:

I'm sittting there thinking "OMG how is she letting that girl swim?"

She may be on abx, but only for a few days. I wasn't afraid of her contaminating the water or anything, but if my child had the start of pneumonia and an ear infection, he would not be swimming for at least another week until I was certain that things were cleared up. I would make sure he had been to the doc for a recheck and that he was medically OK to swim.

because someone else wasnt considerate, I ended up with this bug, and then passed it to the DH. This flu can live up to 8 hours on a contaminated surface. Counters, floors, door handles, phones, shopping carts, and so on. I understand that folks need to go out when they are sick sometimes, but must you hack and cough on every surface? why cant you wear a mask? or send a friend, or neighbor for the basics you need?

I was really good about locking down the house once we figured out what this was. It was inconvienent, and it messed up the plans of several folks, not just us. We had nosey neighbors who thought they were being kind to want to come help us. The division of shooters that my husband was in charge of was cancelled. The housekeeper missed out on a weeks pay. We missed seeing friends from out of town. I could have simply tucked my head down, and gone on with our lives, but its simply not fair to others. I didnt appreciate someone else giving this to me, so I am making sure to not pass it on...well, except the DH

Doing better today. He seems to have turned that corner. He isnt mopey, and sliding down the couch asking me to bring him things, or whining about the scratchy blankets. he is still coughing, and has a throat tickle, but that is much more controlled with the rx of cough syrup. He said he feels somewhat better today. He has even taken a few phone calls this morning. It looks like he may just survive this thing. I am giving him one more good long day of riding the couch, and then I am gonna unhook his leash and let him wander the yard, or putz with the car, or camper which needs to be winterized. Those are safe things that can be done at home without worry about infecting others. Then...I am gonna take a looong nap! this has been hard work.

quick update.

Husband has been fever free for 24 hours and that is a good thing. He still has a sore throat, and a cough, but it is pretty well controlled. I have babied him, and pampered him.

Today I turned him lose, and he can garden, or putter with the cars, or fix things in the yard. Winter is coming fast. He is in much better humor, and is back to being sweet, and friendly. I know working around the house will exhaust him quickly. I have warned the neighbors that he is allowed out, and I dont think he is contagious since the MD said 24 hours fever free means he is past contagion. I have advised all to give him another day of isolation before risking catching this for their own homes. He was upset because I wouldnt take him out for breakfast this morn, but I am not willing to pass this on to others.

It looks like we will survive this thing after all. I am happy that he is feeling better, and happier to be able to go back to my normal routine. That was alot like work.

So glad to hear your DH is feeling better!