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NB I wrote this on Monday night, intending to publish it Tuesday. It got lost somewhere in the ether, and published itself on the 4th June instead of the 24th of June. Ok, so I probably put in the wrong date. But it still applies. Yes, it’s been 10 days now.

I’m sick. Again. Still. Whatever. It’s driving me insane.

Not sick as in, dying in bed, can’t get out of bed or even function sick (although if I was male….), but sick enough that it’s annoying. I won’t go off on a rant (again) about the lack of medication available for breastfeeding women (this time!).

See I understand that Miss Moo is taking my immune system from me, or at least drastically lowering it’s effectiveness. I know this because despite the fact I’ve been sick for over a week, she’s barely had a sniffle, and is as happy as ever. M&M & Kiki as well as Hubby have had brief flirtations with a cold, but nothing like the ongoing snot explosions that are still coming from my direction eight days on. And the headaches. And the general feeling of “blurgh”.

But I want it back!

This is a classic case of not appreciating something you have until its gone. I never truly appreciated my immune system until 3 pregnancies and subsequent breastfeeding in 5 years left mine in tatters. I’ve always had an excellent immune system. I recall missing one day of primary school due to illness, and if memory serves that was one afternoon with a headache in the office (Mum worked at the school) that was probably the result of the heat at lunch time. All the time I missed in high school was related to *ahem* “women’s issues” or glandular fever, which both form whole other rants. I’ll spare you those today.

So what I’m saying is I now truly appreciate my immune system. I recognise its value in allowing me to function without catching every bug my children bring home from daycare, and eventually school. I appreciate that it allows me to get through the winter without the need to buy shares in the tissue manufacturer. And now, more than ever, I appreciate the drugs that work with my immune system to fight off bugs while allowing me to get through the day and keep my children fed and alive.

So can I have it back now? Please?