Operation Clear

I have a stomach bug that won't quit. I would rather have any other common virus than a stomach virus, but here I am running a marathon between the bathroom and the bed for two days straight.

Needless to say, I feel like crap (no pun intended). This all started yesterday morning before church, and it got worse as the afternoon progressed. I called the doctor and was told to push fluids because I was dehydrated and to take kaopectate for the tummy troubles. Well, the pushing fluids has sort of become a game for me. As you know, when you are well-hydrated, your urine is clear or light yellow. I am on Operation Clear. I have become slightly obsessed with making sure everything is running clear because I somehow believe it will make my stomach hurt less. So far, it's only working okay.

I still have an appetite, but when I eat, even if it's just chicken soup, I am racing to the toilet by the time I've satisfied my hunger. I can't tell you how miserable this is. I am now sporting a headache that's just enough to annoy me. And, I really want some sugar cookies.

Blah. I guess I'll just suffer through this...I don't really have another choice. I go for my regular OB appointment on Wednesday, so if things aren't better by then, maybe they can help me. I plan to stay in bed as much as possible until then, which proves difficult when you're on Operation Clear. Something about what goes in must come out and a baby pressing on your bladder....