Today was... busy.
I woke up at 8 so I could have time to get Eli's carrier all ready, take my (3rd to last!) pill, eat something, and let my stomach settle before Mike picked me up at 9 to go to petco for the discount vaccine clinic with Eli.
the drive there felt like it took forever, and it did take a while thanks to the road work in Wyomissing. Eli was well behaved; he likes car rides however he is apparently not so fond of them when shoved in a small carrier. Eli was still quiet and calm though.
we were the third to arrive, followed shorlty after by Mike's mom with Pebbles (his sister's dog). I kept Eli on the other side. sure I was not technically in the line, but I was well prepared to tell anyone off who tried to tell me that I was not third in line. my plan worked, Eli remained calm since he was able to watch everyone from a distance with the safety of his mommy and daddy guarding his carrier. he stayed quiet through dogs barking, cats wailing, and even noisy floor cleaner.
after an hour wait (from when we first got there... the vets started about 15mins later since they got there late), it was Eli's turn. he was so well behaved. no scratching. no fighting. no hissing. he kept his eyes on me through a shot and a huge micro-chipping shot. after the let him go (they held onto his leash) he crawled right into his carrier like the good boy he is. I promptly bought him treats and we left.
Eli was allowed out of his carrier on the way home, and he enjoyed sniffing out the windows and sitting on my lap like a normal car ride.
after that was a trip to the mall to look at a swimsuit I had fallen in love with on friday. I discovered I could get it for half the price online, and decided this made it acceptable even though I've already bought 2 swimsuits this year! for a little over $9 I was willing to add another to my collection. I tried on two swimsuits... the one I had loved was awkward and created an "under-boob" situation out the bottom of the top since it did not have a shelf bra and was cut weird. the second swimsuit... I was in love. I had to ask if the discount was only online. it was. so the sales person took me to the store computer explaining I could order it online, have it shipped to the store for only $1 and have a much cheaper swimsuit. it was not to be however... the swimsuit was not online.
I am convinced, if I wait a few weeks it might go on sale even more... right? I hope so. if by the beach it's cheaper, I'm getting it. however I don't want to pay $2o for my third swim purchase f the summer!
tomorrow is my LAST pill. FINALLY!
I have discovered, I've had the 4/5 of the "call doctor immediately" side effects...
[x] rash - yep, had it a few days ago on my back.
[x] itching - oh yes. my finger have itching almost constantly for the past few days, as do my eyes. also random bouts of itching throughout the day.
[x] stuffy nose - although I am hesitant to count this as I do get allergies.
[ ] fever - no. well not that I know of.
[x] joint pain - YES! this has been the worst for me. my knees, shoulders, and elbows have ached on and off since the last dose on the 2nd day!
I also have some of the "sever" side effects that say to call the doctor if they persist. and they have. so I guess tomorrow I'll call and inform them that I should never ever take this again. ever.
