Flu Bug

As anyone who knows us well rightly knows, we in the Bowen household are always sick. And, of course, now is no exception. Cooper has been throwing up and blowing out of his diaper all day, poor tyke. He seems to have caught the flu bug that is going around. I've already had it twice this last week, not to mention my week long spout with it the end of last month. I just seem to be catching every flu imaginable, I have even managed (with some effort on the part of myself and my husband) to catch the Egyptian flu. I only know of one other person who currently has the same thing and she has had it for a little bit longer than me, with think. I'm positive I didn't catch it from her. (I know exactly who I got it from) However, I am hoping desperately to pass it on to Gwen. (although, that isn't exactly my job, it's Greg's)
Egyptian flu is a funny, yet futile flu. It lasts for roughly 40 weeks, give or take, and it can do all kinds of wacky things to your body. I usually get really fat, (most women do) really tired, and really wimpy. I also tend to puke my guts up for long periods of time. The last 2 times I have had it, it has put me in and out of the hospital several times. However, I have found that with the Egyptian flu, once it is over, I am left blissfully happy and so full of love I can hardly contain myself; despite any pain, discomfort, or lack of sleep. (Egyptian flu always goes away with a great deal of pain and a hospital stay) Ironically, about 1 1/2 years after I get over the Egyptian flu I often find myself very willing to catch it again. Strange how that works.
Anyway, for those of you who have never heard of the Egyptian flu, don't worry. You will catch on soon. Just wait for the next post. I have to go to the doctor tomorrow to find out how the flu is progressing and when it will possibly be over. I will post more then. For now, just think about it. I will explain why it is called the Egyptian flu tomorrow.