Covid day 5 – how am I doing?

Covid day 5 and how am I doing?  The quick answer is pretty darn good.  Although I have felt pretty grotty, there are some lighter sides to all this.

When I say “felt pretty grotty” that’s a bit of an understatement.  I can’t remember ever feeling worse, ever, but I knew it would soon pass by.

The good points

• Although I went down with Covid very suddenly, I seem to be recovering quite quickly, so that’s good
• My appetite is returning, I don’t feel like throwing up all the time
• I have lost 4 or 5lbs in 4 or 5 days
• Interestingly my heart rate has peaked and fallen back to its normal levels of just under 60bpm, so that’s good
• My blood pressure was slightly reduced but has risen back to normal levels of around 120/80
• If ever there was a good time of year to have Covid, I would pick July.  This is simply THE best time!  Nice and warm, house windows wide open, beautiful for having some warm fresh air and sit in the garden
• Another reason for being ‘pleased’ to have it now is that I am between holidays – NYC was in May, then we are away in August
• Although I don’t know when I will be completely better, I am progressing very well on that journey

The not-so-good points

• Rachel wanted to keep her distance from me, I can hardly blame her for that.  She moved into a different bedroom and I was given a strict ‘talking to’ about where I could or could not go in the house.  It as as if we had had a row or something but it wasn’t.  It just didn’t feel right
• I was banned from the kitchen.  Some might say that was a good result but no, it wasn’t.  I felt so guilty at having to ask for a cup of tea etc.
• Speaking of tea, it still doesn’t taste quite right.  Neither does coffee, so that’s not good at all
• I was so bored at one point, I even found myself reading Ann Widdecombe’s autobiography.  As I read the tedious detail I could hear her shrieking at me.  One day, yes one day, I will manage to finish that blummin book
• Somewhat inevitably, Rachel now has Covid.  Oh dear.  At least we aren’t avoiding each other now!

I really am so thankful to have got through the worst of Covid in one piece.

Finally, I came across this helpful article in the NYTimes which talks about days 5-10 being a time for continued watchfulness and care – click here