Shingles

Yep, I have them. Of all the strange, weird things to get--I have to get Shingles! I really didn't know what this nasty little disease was until a few days ago, all I know is I thought it was something only older people got! Apparently anyone who has had chicken pox has the potential to get Shingles later.
I noticed a rash about the size of a golf ball on my arm just above my armpit on Tuesday morning. I thought it was weird, but didn't think much of it until later in the day when it started hurting a bit. As the day went on, the rash got a little bigger and became very very tender. It also felt like a bee was stinging me over and over. I put different ointment and stuff on it, but nothing helped.
By Thursday, it was worse than ever. At night, I would roll over in bed and rub the spot just right and the pain would shoot down my arm waking me up for the next few hours. I also started just not feeling good period. So, finally I decided to go to Urgent Care to see if I needed an antibiotic or something. It was then I got the bad news that I definitely had Shingles.

Since I'm pregnant, my immune system is not at its peak, which makes me more susceptible to stuff anyway (though I have been so lucky and besides morning sickness, I have been really healthy), plus the stress of getting ready to move, and not getting enough sleep was just enough to make this nasty little disease come out I guess.

It is still really really painful, but I am hoping it will clear up soon. Luckily the baby should be just fine, and since Gracie has been vaccinated for chicken pox, she should be fine as well. I am just trying to be positive about everything, and I really have to count my blessings. I have a great husband who has been so helpful, and we have all been so healthy I can't complain about a little setback like this one right?!