The second coronavirus shot is whuppin' me. Haven't even looked at the news, and am going to take the night off and keep sleeping. I took this picture the other day of a carving on an old birch when Buddy I and hiked Tumbledown Mountain, and am posting it today to thank all the scientists and healthcare providers who have gotten us through this.
You are beautiful in every way. Rest and you’ll feel better. (Second shingles shot did that to me last September.) Just keep being you. (My dear older brother used to close serious conversations with that admonition in the last years before he passed. I miss him. Sincere use of the admonition is a special way to honor his memory.) Keep writing your Letter to America without paying close attention to the numbers of us who follow you and glean such invigorating inspiration from you. We might disturb your focus or somehow cause a feeling of energy drawn out, because you’d feel responsibility and it could clog the gears. You are a phenomenon. A national treasure, I recall someone posting. Take good care, for yourself and your loved ones. We are in historic times and your daily log and context illuminates for us now, and for generations to come. We are ever grateful.
On behalf of myself and all healthcare workers I want to thank you for your kind words and support. I was whooped too after my second Pfizer shot and I’m 67. I also heard that younger people had more severe reactions but haven’t observed that. It was about 50/50 in my nursing unit and age didn’t seem to be a factor with reactions. I had chills, fever and body aches the day after my 2nd shot and mild fatigue the next day. A much better alternative to getting Covid. I hope you rest well tonight and feel better tomorrow Heather.
My second shot is in 3 hours..😳 the first wasn’t too bad. I had the virus last Oct and believe you me...that was two weeks in symptom hell. So, I will be marching right down to the leisure center with my quivering arm and my sleeveless shirt under my jacket, (the nurses love easy access), and get my second jab, as they say here, with slight trepidation but firm resolve. Chicken soup made, Paracetamol at the ready, cat ready for comfort purring, off I go.
I thank you, HCR, primarily; but more to the wonderful woman who attracted me to your site and compelled me to "join" and contribute to your ongoing efforts to make us all better citizens: thank you Judy! You have a great following Heather, and I'm proud to be a devotee. Many thanks and may your sails always be filled with the winds of liberty and truth. I will happily co-opt the words of an opposition-pundit when I say: you are a Great American.
You are far from alone in your reaction to the shot, not that that changes much. Please take time to take care of yourself. Everything else in this world will wait for that. Everything. Rest, drink lots of fluids (and electrolytes), put your feet up, light a fire in the fireplace, wrap up in a blanket (or whatever else keeps you warm), and let everything else go. It will be enough. Your cheerleading section out here wants what is best for you.
A little while ago I thought someone posted a link for reporting vaccine symptoms, but it's nowhere to be found now.
Nevertheless, the advice is still good: please contact your PCP's office, local hospital or health alliance to report WHATEVER you experience following vaccinations, even if it's nothing special. The original comment emphasized the importance of helping professionals collect all data relevant to understanding Covid vaccine efficacy and effects. It also says this is a good thing, something that helps everyone. Such data collection will be essential in the fight against the pandemic.
Covid-19 is a NED (Newly Emerging Disease); the hallmark of NEDs is lack of information, limited case histories, inexplicable variations, and groping toward solutions. Progress from new, to familiar, routine, eventually endemic and old diseases, isn't measured just in mortality and morbidity. It's made through accumulating knowledge, lessening ignorance. Tonight's comments display a great deal of valuable information with real descriptive skill. Don't leave it lounging inert in your brain; get it in the public record where it does good. In This Together!
I know exactly what Heather means! That second one knocked me down for a good two days but I am so glad to have it done and appreciative of the medical workers and health care community as a whole. Get your rest Heather and I’m so appreciative of you too.
I also want to thank everyone in this group too. All the different ideas, knowledge and perspectives from all over the country and world are so helpful to me in trying to understand what and why the US is where it is at this moment. Heather and all, take care.
Hopefully your whuppin’ is just a sign that your immune system is engaged and working!
Be sure to register with https://vsafe.cdc.gov/l/2/r_gGnpWoaqFfQg. These good folks are collecting data on our reactions to our jabs so they can share with the vaccine manufacturers for future needs and possible booster shots. It’s a good thing. Do it.
Does Heather deserve a good rest while she grows antibodies against the plague. Why yes. Yes she does.
Rest well, our friend.
You are beautiful in every way. Rest and you’ll feel better. (Second shingles shot did that to me last September.) Just keep being you. (My dear older brother used to close serious conversations with that admonition in the last years before he passed. I miss him. Sincere use of the admonition is a special way to honor his memory.) Keep writing your Letter to America without paying close attention to the numbers of us who follow you and glean such invigorating inspiration from you. We might disturb your focus or somehow cause a feeling of energy drawn out, because you’d feel responsibility and it could clog the gears. You are a phenomenon. A national treasure, I recall someone posting. Take good care, for yourself and your loved ones. We are in historic times and your daily log and context illuminates for us now, and for generations to come. We are ever grateful.
Letters from an American is a real shot in the arm.
On behalf of myself and all healthcare workers I want to thank you for your kind words and support. I was whooped too after my second Pfizer shot and I’m 67. I also heard that younger people had more severe reactions but haven’t observed that. It was about 50/50 in my nursing unit and age didn’t seem to be a factor with reactions. I had chills, fever and body aches the day after my 2nd shot and mild fatigue the next day. A much better alternative to getting Covid. I hope you rest well tonight and feel better tomorrow Heather.
My second shot is in 3 hours..😳 the first wasn’t too bad. I had the virus last Oct and believe you me...that was two weeks in symptom hell. So, I will be marching right down to the leisure center with my quivering arm and my sleeveless shirt under my jacket, (the nurses love easy access), and get my second jab, as they say here, with slight trepidation but firm resolve. Chicken soup made, Paracetamol at the ready, cat ready for comfort purring, off I go.
Who carves a heart
on an old birch tree,
leaving not a name?
An extravagantly optimistic sort,
betting the mere suggestion
enough to move the world
in a kind direction.
I thank you, HCR, primarily; but more to the wonderful woman who attracted me to your site and compelled me to "join" and contribute to your ongoing efforts to make us all better citizens: thank you Judy! You have a great following Heather, and I'm proud to be a devotee. Many thanks and may your sails always be filled with the winds of liberty and truth. I will happily co-opt the words of an opposition-pundit when I say: you are a Great American.
You are far from alone in your reaction to the shot, not that that changes much. Please take time to take care of yourself. Everything else in this world will wait for that. Everything. Rest, drink lots of fluids (and electrolytes), put your feet up, light a fire in the fireplace, wrap up in a blanket (or whatever else keeps you warm), and let everything else go. It will be enough. Your cheerleading section out here wants what is best for you.
Rest for as long as your body needs you to. And know how much you have helped us through this worrisome time.
A little while ago I thought someone posted a link for reporting vaccine symptoms, but it's nowhere to be found now.
Nevertheless, the advice is still good: please contact your PCP's office, local hospital or health alliance to report WHATEVER you experience following vaccinations, even if it's nothing special. The original comment emphasized the importance of helping professionals collect all data relevant to understanding Covid vaccine efficacy and effects. It also says this is a good thing, something that helps everyone. Such data collection will be essential in the fight against the pandemic.
Covid-19 is a NED (Newly Emerging Disease); the hallmark of NEDs is lack of information, limited case histories, inexplicable variations, and groping toward solutions. Progress from new, to familiar, routine, eventually endemic and old diseases, isn't measured just in mortality and morbidity. It's made through accumulating knowledge, lessening ignorance. Tonight's comments display a great deal of valuable information with real descriptive skill. Don't leave it lounging inert in your brain; get it in the public record where it does good. In This Together!
Better to be down from the shot rather than out from the virus
I know exactly what Heather means! That second one knocked me down for a good two days but I am so glad to have it done and appreciative of the medical workers and health care community as a whole. Get your rest Heather and I’m so appreciative of you too.
I also want to thank everyone in this group too. All the different ideas, knowledge and perspectives from all over the country and world are so helpful to me in trying to understand what and why the US is where it is at this moment. Heather and all, take care.
Yes, thanks to all who have helped us through these challenging times - including you, HCR.
Hopefully your whuppin’ is just a sign that your immune system is engaged and working!
Be sure to register with https://vsafe.cdc.gov/l/2/r_gGnpWoaqFfQg. These good folks are collecting data on our reactions to our jabs so they can share with the vaccine manufacturers for future needs and possible booster shots. It’s a good thing. Do it.
Derek Chauvin is STILL guilty!!
The nurse who gave me my second shot told me it affected younger people more than older. I felt nothing as I am old. You are paying for being young.🤗