In the process

[newmama]

I am feeling a lot better today! Still have body aches but the ibuprofen and my prednisone (only take for emergencies) seems to be helping.

Just wanted to clarify that I wasn't being independent on purpose...I really thought I had a bladder infection! And I thought no big deal, go to urgent care, pee in a cup, wait awhile, talk to the doctor for 3 minutes, get the meds, go home and feel great tomorrow. I had no clue that they would need to do a pelvic exam and then someone would have to watch S! If I knew that, I wouldn't have taken him with me...after all, we get a babysitter for doctor appointments, right?

It seemed more of a hassle to meet ExH somewhere or at the place when I honestly was just uncomfortable and achy. My fever was only 100.4! So don't worry, I am not a martyr. If I was super nauseous or something I would totally have called him.

The other thing is that I texted exh to let him know in case they were wrong and it is a bug. I have had RA for 13 years now and never had aches and pains in my lower back...and S' appetite started dropping off around lunch. He spit up at one point. This made me worried that I might have a bug and he could get it. I have conferences tomorrow and the next night, so I wanted to give exh a heads up to be aware that he might need to get his sister to watch him since I really can't reschedule all of those conferences! (18 tomorrow and 5 the next day)

ExH expressed concern for my health and reminded me that he could always watch him if I was sick and needed to rest. He added that he knew I wouldn't be able to rest much over these next couple of days.

Anyway, hope this clarification adds to things- I know I can and would call exH.