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Day 31: side effects

I think it's weird that I don't remember pain.  I mean the kind of pain that cripples you.  
Do I remember the pain during my son's birth? No! 
Major surgery?
Nope! 
Don't get me wrong, I remember what it sounds like and what it looks like but not the feeling. 
So that is why I was so thrown off by the side effects of the vaccine.
Fever. 
Headaches. 
Body aches. 
Nausea.
Cold sweats. 
Hot 🔥sweats. 
No taste. 
No smell.  
I must have checked off all of the boxes.  
And it was the worst 24 hours.  
Was it worth it? 
I'm not sure but it's done. 

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  1. SharonMarch 31, 2021 at 7:48 AM

    Imagine having those symptoms for weeks or months. It was worth it!

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  2. Chrissy GarrisonMarch 31, 2021 at 8:01 AM

    Yikes!! I imagine that will be a distant memory soon... just as all the other examples you mentioned!

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  3. dianelisa2March 31, 2021 at 8:52 AM

    Sorry to hear that you were feeling sick after the vaccination! I hope that you are feeling better now and that the memory of the pain fades away soon.

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  4. Diane AndersonMarch 31, 2021 at 10:12 AM

    Sorry you suffered such side effects, but I have to believe it is worth it for you and for all of us, so we can get past this terrible virus.

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  5. AnonymousMarch 31, 2021 at 6:44 PM

    I'm sorry your side effects were so bad! My wife had a very similar experience, feeling quite awful the next day. However, by day two, she was beyond the major stuff and just felt tired. I hope that is where you are in the recovery.

    And to echo everyone else, was it worth it? A resounding yes. Knowing those who were out for weeks, we can fight through and do better for all around us!

    I hope we continue to see you on Tuesday! I enjoyed getting to "know" you on your Slices! :)

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    1. NYCBiancaApril 1, 2021 at 5:25 AM

      Thank you for all of the encouragement! I appreciate it.

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