For the past three days, I haven’t gone to work because I’ve had a terrible sore throat. My left tonsil is extremely swollen. I’ve had an overall crummy feeling with lots of body aches and pains accompanying it. Today I went to the doctor just to make sure I didn’t have strep. The good news is I don’t have strep. The bad news is I probably have mono. I won’t know for sure until some time next week when my blood test comes back.
In the mean time, I’ve been doing some research on mono to find out exactly what I have to look forward to. My sore throat should go away fairly soon, so I can go back to work, but I’m probably going to feel fatigued for at least a few weeks and possibly even a couple of months. I also have to avoid any strenuous activities until I feel like myself again so I don’t rupture my spleen. I guess I’ll get a lot of reading done.
PS–Contrary to popular belief, mono isn’t very contagious. You have to kiss a person with mono or share their cup or silverware to contract it from them. Don’t avoid me during my time of sickness, please!
About Jenni Elyse
So who have you been kissing Jenni?
Unfortunately, no one.
Corey says he has, though. 
Well, that just sucks! Hope you feel better soon, even though I know you probably won’t because it lasts so long.
Mono, yuck! I had it twice and I feel your fatigue just thinking of it. Good luck! And since you will be doing a lot of reading, if you haven’t already read it, I enjoyed the Septimus Heap series and I’ve heard good things about the Artemis Fowl series (I’ve only read the first book and it was pretty good).
Oh, honey! I feel for you! When I had it I had to start off doing half days at school. Even feeding the devil spawn was hard work. Don’t over work yourself and try to enjoy the rest— your body wants you to slow down. At least you will get extra reading done! Love ya!