I was discharged from a stay in hospital just over a week ago with pneumonia. I had 6 days of antibiotics.
DH works full time. Gets home about 9pm after being at work 12 hours. He had some time off while I and DD1 were In hospital but we can't really afford for him to have any more time off.
We don't have family help.
My neighbours have been lovely and offered to do things but I don't feel I know them well enough. My close friend has also tried but she's had a hard time health wise too and I don't want to trouble her.
I feel fine now body wise, except I have a persistent cough (which they said can last 3 weeks with pneumonia) and I get a out of breath if I do too much. My chest hurts at the end of the day from all of the coughing.
The problem is I don't stop.
I have a 4 year old and a 10 month old. 4 year old also had pneumonia in January and was in hospital for a week. She hasn't gone back to nursery yet. She will most likely return on Monday after half term as she's back to normal. She's a very active child. A little whirlwind.
My 10 month old is very very heavy. She's also starting to climb/stand and move and i should be exited at her progress but it's just such hard work. I get out of breath just carrying her up stairs. She's super super clingy at the moment.
House is on the back burner. DH and I keep on top of the cleaning but it's a lot messier than usual with toys.
Today I feel horrible. Not poorly but really down. My cough is doing my head in and I'm worried I'll get really poorly again and have to go to hospital.
I want to play with my children and feel healthy but this is just so crap. I look a AWFUL.
Has anyone had pneumonia? How long did it take for the cough to ease up a bit? Did you start to feel more yourself a few weeks after you finished antibiotics?
Many thanks!!
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Recovering from pneumonia... I can't rest at all with 2 small children.
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easythere · 18/02/2020 17:29
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