they're already closed for the weekend. Really? At 3:20 on a Friday?
Is there a service you can leave a message with?
River: You're not right, Early. You're not righteous. You've got issues. Early: No. Oh, yes, I could have that. You might have me figured out, then. Good job. I'm not 100%.
'Objects In Space'
Spike's Bitches 46: Don't I get a cookie?
[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
Dana - Mar 04, 2011 10:26:51 am PST #16719 of 30000
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Daisy Jane - Mar 04, 2011 10:27:25 am PST #16720 of 30000
"This bar smells like kerosene and stripper tears."
Steph, I found this if it helps
Since its your first outbreak, its very difficult to tell how long it will last. Some people have very very bad first outbreaks that last two or three weeks. Other people get milder ones that only last a few days. Either way, the antivirals will help shorten the length. Either way, if you don't see any improvement in about two weeks - go back to your doctor.
Please know that, for most people, the first outbreak is the worst. It is rare for an outbreak to be as bad, or last as long, as the very first one. So no matter what happens, don't feel like its going to be like this forever. Your symptoms will get less severe, and your emotional pain will subside. It's hard to believe that, but its true.
Burrell - Mar 04, 2011 10:33:01 am PST #16721 of 30000
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
Ugh, Steph. Sending you much empathy.
brenda m - Mar 04, 2011 10:37:49 am PST #16722 of 30000
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Tep, maybe a pharmacist would be able to provide some guidance on timing?
Laga - Mar 04, 2011 10:39:58 am PST #16723 of 30000
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
{{{Teppy}}} That sucks.
beekaytee - Mar 04, 2011 10:41:29 am PST #16724 of 30000
Compassionately intolerant
Oh Steph, how sucky. Both the discomfort and the not knowing.
A friend once told me that her first outbreak was amazingly awful but that the few others she had over the years were extremely mild. She had to be vigilant when she bore her two kids, but there were not problems with either delivery.
She had the virus before she met her husband. He told me, years later that he saw his children in her eyes the first time they met. She was super upfront with him about the dangers and precautions. His response was that he wanted to know when she had her next outbreak so that they could 'get it over and done with.'
They've been married for 23 years.
Steph L. - Mar 04, 2011 10:43:35 am PST #16725 of 30000
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Steph, I found this if it helps
I found that, too. I guess I just wanted the assurance of a positive test, you know? Then I'd be sure I was treating this the right way.
Thanks for looking stuff up. I really appreciate it.
Daisy Jane - Mar 04, 2011 10:59:17 am PST #16726 of 30000
"This bar smells like kerosene and stripper tears."
The internet is our friend. FWIW everything else I was seeing said a week or two as well.
Laga - Mar 04, 2011 11:04:35 am PST #16727 of 30000
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
My roommate is employed! Now I'm trying to decide if I want to go drive carriages on Mackinac for the summer.
Daisy Jane - Mar 04, 2011 11:08:23 am PST #16728 of 30000
"This bar smells like kerosene and stripper tears."
Yes!