We believe in sharing everything....
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
United States
February 24, 2017 11:13am CST
.....including our germs
Yes, I will share with you here on myLot but I share much differently here at home. As you know I have been sick this week. This morning I decided it was time to see the doc and get some antibiotics. Also this morning my husband said, "my throat hurts"....and as we know that's the beginning. I asked if he wanted an appointment too and he said, 'no'....I shouldn't have asked.
I called the doc at 8:30 and the girl gave me 11 am appointment but said they were so busy it would be a long wait. OK, I can live with that. While driving there he said maybe he should see the doc. I thought, you had your chance and you turned it down.
But being the nice person I am once I singed in I asked if he could be worked in with me. The girl working the desk sorta told me again how busy they were (4 people in the waiting room isn't busy!) One of the other girls in there overheard and said to the first girl, you can put them both in the same room, not a problem.
We were called in at 11 on the button, did the bp and all that jazz, shown to an exam room, waited 4 minutes for the doc...he checked us both out and we were next door at the pharmacy picking up our antibiotics by 11:20.
I'm on road to recovery from this and my husband is just starting so wish me luck that I don't get it back again! We have matching his and hers antibiotics! This togetherness is sometimes too much!
Photo: pixabay.com/en/danbo-figure-together-hand-in-hand-1989836/
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
26 Feb 17
They say anyone who had chicken pox has the shingles virus in them...that's a whole lot of people who can get it @jaboUK
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
25 Feb 17
@sueznewz2 Oh well I had it for a fortnight before I knew what it was, and though we've taken precautions since, if he is going to get it it's probably too late. But it begs the question - how did I get it? I've hardly mixed with anyone lately.
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
26 Feb 17
@jaboUK it's only contagious when the spots/blisters are wet... after that you're ok... but like you say... how did you get it... ?
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
24 Feb 17
You both have each other's germs!!
I hope you both feel better soon & it was nice of them to fit you in the same room to get checked out! :)
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
24 Feb 17
I thanked the doc for seeing us on short notice and he said that's how it should be !! He's a local boy (very small town) who grew up here and wanted his practice here. He's very community oriented and goes a lot for the county.
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
24 Feb 17
@AbbyGreenhill that's wonderful and practical too since you're husband and wife with the same like flu right ? :)
Was it a far drive?
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
24 Feb 17
@infatuatedbby We don't have the flu. Town is 8 miles, about 10 mins.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
24 Feb 17
He he he he - I have a respiratory infection so technically not a virus (I think)
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
24 Feb 17
@AbbyGreenhill I will still play safe and wear a protective mask when reading your posts.
@MALUSE (69413)
• Germany
24 Feb 17
@AbbyGreenhill Respiratory infection sounds impressive.
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@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
24 Feb 17
It all about sharing. There is no reason he should not be able to share your discomfort. You were fortunate that the doctor would see you both.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
24 Feb 17
This doctor does not overbook - he leaves room for walk ins and makes sure he has time for everyone. He never rushes anyone. I really like him.
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
24 Feb 17
This happens and at times when me and Tony both needed to see the doctor for just refills they would put us together in a room, cause he cant remember nothing for talking to much about nothing.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
24 Feb 17
I always go with my husband due to the fact he doesn't hear everything so I have to pay attention for him. But in this case no need for me to get well and him still be sick.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
30 Mar 17
That was cool that they got you in the same room at the same time. Never have checked if they can do things like that here, but that sure kills 2 birds with one stone.
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
30 Mar 17
One great thing about our doc - he doesn't overbook - we very seldom sit in the waiting room more than 5 mins before getting called back to the exam room area. He purposely leaves enough time to accommodate patients with lots of questions and/or walk ins.
@rebelann (111189)
• El Paso, Texas
24 Feb 17
Oh now that just can't be fun. I do hope you both get well really quick.
@rebelann (111189)
• El Paso, Texas
24 Feb 17
I know what you mean @AbbyGreenhill mine is still hangin in there but not as bad as it was in late December.
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
24 Feb 17
Oh thanks....it will be a few more days I think. I am just so tired from all the coughing.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
24 Feb 17
@rebelann The coughing can go on and on and on.......
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
27 Feb 17
When you breath in the same air hand sanitizer isn't any help.
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@jstory07 (134465)
• Roseburg, Oregon
24 Feb 17
You should not share your germs. Everything else is ok.
@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
25 Feb 17
Togethr you could develop a super virus... 
no seriously I'm glad your feeling better and I hope the antibiotics help too...
no seriously I'm glad your feeling better and I hope the antibiotics help too...@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
27 Feb 17
I feel better at times, worse at other times...him ugh lots of moaning.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
27 Feb 17
This isn't good sharing at all.
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@nottoooldtowrite (2715)
• Philippines
25 Feb 17
Proof of being sweet. What is yours is also his and vice versa. Hope you both get well soon.
@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
24 Feb 17
Hope you are both feeling better soon!! Somethings are good to share but other things not so much!!
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
24 Feb 17
We have to take the good and the bad!
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
24 Feb 17
@AbbyGreenhill Yes that is how it goes!! And the good always outweighs the bad!
@Orson_Kart (6114)
• United Kingdom
27 Feb 17
Sorry to hear this. Sounds like too much snogging has been going on, probably with tongues as well. 
@Jessicalynnt (50525)
• Centralia, Missouri
27 Feb 17
what bugs me is, when they turn down what you KNOW they need, and later are all 'yeah I need that', there have been times, like when taking a jacket or getting a snack, I just quietly do it anyways, because I get tired of it, lol, I KNOW later I will be right.
@Gabugs (1895)
• United States
18 Jun 17
Your story sounds so much like ours i.e. my hubby and me.
We really share everything - -what we eat, what we watch and where we go. We also share our docs visits- - back-to-back. Are,'t we lucky @AbbyGreenhill
@Hannihar (129482)
• Israel
7 Dec 17
So do you pass on the illnesses to each other or both pick up from others? Do you get sick all the time at the same time?
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
24 Feb 17
I was wondering how long it would take him to get sick.
@Kellymcov (28)
• Corinth, Vermont
24 Feb 17
Hi Abby! I know that feeling all too well being sick along with your partner. Glad you are feeling better. Hope it works out for you both. It sounds too me that you have a good relationship with your husband. Marriage is for sharing.
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
24 Feb 17
Oh yes, marriage is for sharing but we need to give these germs to the wind and let the fly away.
