I don't know what it is, but pregnancy seems to be having an adverse effect on me. I've become a little bit stupid, very clumsy, and also have trouble concentrating. I can't think of normal words while writing or having conversations, I've become accident prone and break or drop things on a regular basis, and do random idiotic things!
The other day while cooking dinner, I put the olive oil in the refrigerator and the milk in the cupboard and didn't notice it until I needed the milk a while later. I also called my Doctor in the US to make an appointment. I made the appointment for Dec. 14th even though I don't even arrive in the country until the 17th! I didn't even notice - I called my Mom to tell her the appt date and she caught it immediately! I'm constantly doing silly things and most of the time I just feel distracted and preoccupied. I only hope this is a temporary affliction and after the baby comes, I start getting back to normal.
I always catch something when I fly. Every time I get on a plane, I make sure I pack cold & flu medicine because I know I'll be sick for the next week. I told my doctor about it because I was wondering if I could get a hold of something over the counter to help. I know in the US they sell things that are supposed to help. He told me to buy Vicks First Defense (which is available in the UK over the counter, but as of last November, was not available in the US). It's a nasal spray that you don't inhale. You simply squirt it into the side of your nostril a couple of times and wait a few seconds before you take a breath through your nose (avoiding taking a deep breath for a few minutes - I once inadvertently inhaled it and let me tell you, it was painful so take my word for it - don't inhale it). The spray is supposed to form a thin layer of gel at the back of the nose, where it should trap the virus, disarm it and help the body to flush it out. I was hesitant w…
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