[Tax-chick]

This is the second time in the past month that I've had this gripa. First was in the week up to Christmas, and then this past week. Of course, it was harder when Kathleen got it, too. Poor pink pet!

That reminds me, I need to put Vick's on her chest. She doesn't like it, but it helps with the hollow cough.

[Monkey Face]

I just got a call from the doctor about the fasting blood draw I had on Wednesday. The good news is that my cholesterol is 112 and my triglycerides are at 39. YAY, ME! AND! I’m not even pre-diabetic! Blood sugar was at 98.

The bad news is that after two bouts of bleeding ulcers in the last six months, my hemoglobin is 6.6 (normal: 11.7 -15.5) and the hematocrit is 23.2 (normal:27 - 33)

So first thing in the morning, I will be going to the ER for a transfusion. Honest. The doctor wanted me to go this evening, but I have had my pills and this is Friday night. So I will go around 0500 in the am.

[Silentgypsy]

I was really sick last year at this season. It’s nicer if you can rest a little more and avoid crowds of germy people. So sorry for Kathleen....