The Mumps: Day 3

So, I woke up this morning and thought that it didn't look to bad. In fact, I was feeling pretty good about it but by the time my husband came home from work (a couple hours later) it had gotten worse. I hadn't even realized that it had spread to the other side of my face. Now I look like I'm wearing a complete fat suit, you know, the kind you see in the movies!?! Check it out!

Just when I thought I might be doing better, it gets worse. Well, we've decided that if the swelling hasn't gone down by Friday, we're going back to the doctor. Stay tuned for tomorrow's update!

The Mumps: Day 2

So it's my second day with the mumps. I'm not allowed to go anywhere, so I'm stuck at home by myself with my computer. I woke this morning in more pain and more swelling.

I did take a shower today, though, and fixed myself up a bit (even though I can't go anywhere). I just didn't want to sit around feeling gross for another day. I feel like the swelling is spreading. Today there is much more swelling around my throat, making it much harder to eat. It seems that I will be on a liquid diet for the next few days. At least until the swelling and pain go down. I'll keep everyone posted on the Mumps Saga!

I can't wait for my husband to bring home popsicles!

The Mumps

Well, it appears that I will have more time on my hands. I have come down with a case of the mumps and I'm miserable. I can't sleep. I can't eat. I can't talk. It seems that I can't do anything without causing myself more pain.

I am sure you are asking yourself, "Didn't you get vaccinated as a child?" Yes, I got all my shots! but in the past month, there has been a kind of epidemic of the mumps happening at my school. Around 80% of the kids have had the mumps at some point or another. I suppose it's the teachers' turn to get them. I do not wish this on my worst enemy!

Typically, I wouldn't show a picture of myself looking so "dirty & grimy" but you've got to see this!

  

             Before                 After (notice the left side of my face)