I’ve finally decided that after 8 days, I am really, truly sick and most likely have either strep throat (my throat developed plaques today. Nice!) and an ear infection and need antibiotics. Of course, I make this decision at 10 pm, after all of the walk in clinics and pharmacies are closed, so I can’t do anything about it until tomorrow. Where I still have to go to work and won’t be able to see a doctor/get those antibiotics until sometime tomorrow evening. The thought of dealing with this ear/throat pain all day tomorrow is making me cry…

This folks, is why doctors need doctors of their own. Because while we take excellent care of our own patients, we’re pretty lousy about taking care of ourselves. I’ve tried to convince myself all week that it was just a cold and ignored that voice inside that said “maybe not” when my symptoms didn’t quite match up.

*BIG HUGS* to those out there in friendsland who are going through difficulties. I’m sorry that I haven’t been there for you as I should have, but you have been in my thoughts and prayers.