I can breathe....

*SIGH* I can breathe, literally. End of September, I left work to go to the doctor because anyone who nearly passes out from coughing, is definetly sick. After waiting for no less than 15 minutes (nice), I was ushered to the second waiting room and just sat coughing and coughing and coughing. I hadn't been sick in years and here I was, a gift to celebrate my new insurance. slightly sarcastic...hooray.
I had brochitis, yuck. Dose me up with antibiotics and send me on my way. Now it is December 21, and I still have brochitis and now a newby, an ear infection. Two days ago, I left work early (after returning from 2 1/2 days in bed) to go to the doctor and see what was really wrong. This time, we really dug in...blood work, (if you are my child, here is where you gasp and cover your mouth). Blood work, new terminator antibiotics and a shot in my rear. Yes, that hurts worse than most things. However, after two days, I can honestly say, I am MUCH better! For the first time in over 2 months, I can take a deep breath in through my nose and not cough as though it was my last. Very fulfilling! Three more days on the antibiotic and I can start some new meds, too! Finally, a rest for my poor head. Migraines...satans gift. Hate them, would rather give birth five times in one day! And for some reason, (maybe stress, duh) I have been having them more often than in the last 10 years. However, cheers to the end of stressful pain in my head...life is much better when one can breathe and think...