Today I get my second covid 19 shot. It’s almost like the first day of school. I need to make sure I wear the right outfit. In school that would have been something really cute but today it’s something that allows access to the upper arm while being modest (not that anyone wants to look at old lady arms). Hydrate the day before they say. I think they tell you that for everything these days. Then there’s the excitement of checking off that box. All good. Add a touch of anxiety and it would be just like ninth grade (except for the wrinkles)!
Yesterday was lovely here. Sunny and warm. We haven’t had a lot of those days this spring so I took advantage of it and cleaned out the flower beds. I don’t think the leaves have been cleaned out in years. They came up like a thick carpet exposing struggling plants underneath.
It only took a few hours but my body was not a happy camper. Bend, lift, bend, lift. The muscles on my back thighs are screaming this morning and I have some fatigue. Okay a lot of fatigue. All of this is from working outside but I don’t want to jeopardize getting my shot. I don’t want to look like I have “something” that would exclude me. I’m practicing my “I’m perfectly healthy” look without limp or grimace. Big smile and happy face. I’ll be pulling that one out of my butt!
Unfortunately, my shot location is in the city. That means I will be parking and walking a few blocks to get to the location (all with my happy upbeat face and aching legs).
Yes these are first world problems. I am very grateful to be getting the vaccine and I’m grateful I don’t have to travel hours or in truly bad traffic to get there. I’m grateful to my nephew who set it up for me (and really annoyed that anyone would need a techie to snag an appointment on-line but that’s another post).
I hope your day is as exciting as mine!
Oh – same as me. Not looking forward to the second shot as I rarely get sick either. But it beats the alternative, especially since Michigan is the worst state in the U.S. right now for COVID cases/deaths.
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I was just reading some of the comments (since I’m behind in Reader) and looks like you got a reaction and felt crummy … I’m not looking to that part of the second shot which I get on April 20th. I was very tired after the first shot and eight days after the shot, got a rash around the site and it swelled up like my allergy shots do. Did you get Moderna or Pfizer vaccines?
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I had Moderna. It was very short term but for me it was intensive. I don’t get sick often.
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Great to know that you have taken your second shot of vaccine. Hope you didn’t have any side effects from the shot. Take care
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I did have side effects but they were temporary. Back to normal today.
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Hi Kate, I found you from Marty (snake in the grass) where our shared love of Mony Mony inspired me to visit.
Delighted to hear you’ve also got your second vaccine shot. The UK is doing pretty well with their vaccination programme, but our local area seems to be in the forefront of doing second shots, for which I am hugely grateful. We had Pfizer and were both rather sleepy the day after, but it being the weekend, it caused us no issues. Hope you had no undue side effects with yours too.
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I got a reaction and felt pretty lousy for 12 hours. It was just like the guy who gave me the shot said. It would start exactly 12 hours after getting the shot and last for 12 hours. I also had some fatigue the next day. Lots of sleep but all worth it.
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I’ve heard so many people say they had problems getting set up for the vaccine that I feel a bit guilty that mine was so easy. I clicked on the MyChart link and schlameel, schlamazel I had a drive thru appointment. Very efficient the drive thru. Although it probably takes more people to run than a walk up. The did move a ton of people thru quite fast.
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We had a local drive through too but they ran it once a month and you couldn’t get an appointment.
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Are they AWARE there’s a damn pandemic going on. I mean they could show some level of urgency.
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It was the supply that was the problem. Right now it’s opened up considerably and getting an appointment is much easier.
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It’s a good feeling to be fully vaccinated! And finding plants waiting for you under years of leaves! Having them will help while you decide what to do with your new yard. The plants are probably happy, too!🐱
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Yes there were hostas, irises and peonies that I found. A few I can’t tell yet but all are appreciated.
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Congrats on getting your second vaccine. It’s unfortunate that the rollout was so botched from the beginning with different rules in different states. It could have been better organized to avoid excessive driving and teckie hoop jumping.
As for the garden cleanup, I hear ya. I used to be able to do the whole kitten-caboodle in one weekend but now have to do it over multiple days lest my body revolt beyond the usual objections to bend/lift/repeat. One it’s done it’s nice, but getting there takes a while these days.
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Each year the cleanup gets harder and takes longer. This new house has much, much less but I’m anxious to spruce up the neglected bed around the patio. It may have to wait until next year and I may get someone to do the digging work.
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Isn’t that why there are teenagers? 😈
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Damn! Where I buy some?
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YEA! It is like the first day of school. (Having to choose the best outfit and the “of course I’m healthy and just fine” look).
As you say, the vaccine gives a bit more feeling of it’s OK and additional level of comfort (3 masks would be soooo hot, annoying, and smothering this summer…I’d just stayed home most of last summer)
Hope your reaction was a tiny one….you have gardening to do HAHA Now that’s back to normal. Cheers
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Today is definitely a down time. I have a lot of fatigue but on the scale of life, that’s nothing.
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Woohoo, Kate. Congrats! What a strange time we live in when we’re so excited about getting a vaccine. Our first shot is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon. Thankfully, it is nearby with plenty of parking. It feels like one step closer to a more normal life again.
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It does give a feeling of confidence. Good luck to you.
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Well, I hope the shot goes well. Extra tuna for you today! Tell the Sassies to cuddle extra amounts.
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I woke up today to 3 cats on the bed. Very unusual. I’m sure they were being comforting (and hoping for a treat).
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Ah, yes, they were taking care of you. And treats never hurt anyone!!
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Good luck! I got my first Covid shot today. You are right about the nervous excitement feeling!
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Good luck to you. My first shot went well but I had a mild reaction to the second one.
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Yay for getting your second shot! Also Yay for getting started on your new flower bed as well, though sorry it was so rough on you. It will be worth it when your flowers start blooming though 🙂
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Soon! There is so much to be done outside to have some nice beds but it’s one step at a time.
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True – it takes a while to get everything in order, especially if they have been neglected. But it is worth it!
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Glad your nephew was able to snag you an appointment!
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Me too!
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Wonderful news, Kate! This is really exciting. I truly feel celebratory every time I hear that a friend has successfully made it into the line! And then when the day finally arrives, I am almost teary. Having this layer of protection has meant a lot to me. I’m still very careful, but I’m also living outside my bubble a bit more comfortably. Congratulations!
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I feel the same way. It won’t change how careful we are but it will take some worry out of what we need to do.
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Wonderful news! I just hope you don’t get too sickish afterwards! Fingers crossed!!!!!
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I had a lousy night with headaches, chills and some dizzyness but I seem to be better today.
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So you probably didn’t sleep much. I’m so glad you’re feeling better already. Maybe you can get in a nap!
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Not much sleep and some major naps today. A little grumpy too but I’m not admitting it.
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Feeling better now?
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Yes. Completely gone within a day. It was like a miracle!
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That’s great news! I’m hoping to get my first one soon. For my age group I have to register at a pharmacy and wait to be contacted about an appointment.
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I had mine done at a pharmacy too. Other than the parking it was easy and on time.
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Hope you are not having any side effects from the vaccine.
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Just some slight ones. Nothing serious.
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Having just spend 3 hours this morning and 3 tries to book an online vaccine appointment which is still 3 weeks away is morning I would have to agree! You can’t call and book though, as they don’t even answer the phone. Ah, technology….
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I did that for 6 weeks before my techie nephew set up his computer to get notifications of open slots.
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That’s great that you’ve had the second shot. I loved your description of the experience.
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Thanks! Overall it was a good experience. I was in and out in 15 minutes. Took longer to park and walk there! 🙂
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Ours took longer, but it was a drive-through. John and I could chat the whole time. We never had to get out of the car. I’m glad yours was fairly easy.
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Woo hoo for #2 Kate! I’m sure you’re just happy to have it done and feel protected – that’s me too. As for your gardening – fun to find surprises under all the leaves isn’t it. I bet they will LOVE getting sunshine and some care now. I have to do outside things in SMALL doses – I just get tired…knees ache, etc. Getting old is definitely not for the faint of heart (I used to hear that and think how corny it was but it’s true!).
Hugs, Pam
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Ditto! I can’t believe I am so sore from maybe 2 hours of cleanup work. I used to do it sunup to sundown without issue.
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Look at the gardener as a workout.
Hope all goes well today. We won’t get our second shots until mid and end of May…. unless the government change their mind. It’s unclear as to what we’ll have now as we understand different vaccines don’t mix!!
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I wish you good luck with your shot whenever you get it!
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The first one was OK, so now we wait.
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Awesome news about your second vaccine dose, Kate. I am still waiting for my first shot — but it is getting closer and closer. In the meantime, each and every person that gets a vaccine makes us all one step close to getting out of this long dark tunnel. I have made our town’s vaccine center part of my daily walking route. Seeing it up and running (although usually more slowly than I would like) gives me more confidence that we will get there! Good luck!!
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I felt the same way you did as everyone around was getting their shots. Safe for me too. Now maybe I can make someone else feel safer.
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Congrats, and I hope you get a close parking space. We had Pfizer and didn’t have any reaction so I’ll be wishing you the same. Those plants say thank you for the leaf removal too. 🙂
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Can’t wait to see what’s lurking under those leaves. I saw hosta, iris and day lilies but there was something with branches leafing out a gray leaf almost like dusty miller.
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Very exciting! I get my second tomorrow also, and my wife gets hers next week. The parking is a little dodgy at our location, but I agree these are first world problems. I hope you feel fine afterwards. – Marty
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As I’ve gotten older, the parking issue has gotten more important. We parked in a deck (which I also hate) but we were in and out in 15 minutes so it doesn’t get better than that even if we had to walk a few blocks.
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Yay! I was so happy to get my second dose (in late February). I had a bit of a reaction (chills and aches for one night) but it was well worth it. It feels like there is light at the end of the tunnel.
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That was my husband’s reaction too. I got my shot just before noon so we’ll see.
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Oh, I feel you. A day working in the flower beds, with all the up down, kneel, squat, down, up, reach, dig?! Everything hurts, even when you’re the queen of ibuprofen.
In good news, if the flower beds have been lying fallow under thick leaves, they’re probably nutrient-rich!
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I’m hoping so. There was a lot of pachysandra that was squashed under there so I’m hoping it gets lush again.
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Congratulations. I wish you well. 💐
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Thanks. I’m not expecting much but a sore arm.
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I hope all goes well Kat, my husband has his second shot tomorrow. The vaccine certainly seems to be helping keep our case numbers down.
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Our area is spiking but most are younger people. The ability to get a vaccine is just opening up for younger people.
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Hooray for that second shot. I was giddy the day I got mine – feels like a little bit of freedom back. Did you get the Pfizer or the Moderna?
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I’m getting Moderna. I understand the giddy part. I’ve been in situations out of my control where I was sure I was going to pick up something especially with the house buying/selling/moving. I will continue to be careful but I won’t worry as much.
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good luck for your second appointment… all paws are crossed ;O)
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Thanks! Wagging my tail too!
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Congratulations! Drive safe and be happy! Got our second shot, Moderna, last Wednesday. Turn the radio up! Jerry and I were talking about clothes yesterday at wine time and I told him I had lost my signature quirky look. I miss it. Florida heat and humidity ruined it.
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A squirky look? I’d love to see that!
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We got rid of most of our pictures… burned them in the bonfire but if I find a couple I will shoot them to you.
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You got rid of them? I never took pictures of myself so I have very few. Wish I had some when I was younger.
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Yes we did get rid of them. Nobody else was going to look at them and we had looked at them enough. I took pictures of a few with my Nikon and Jerry took pictures of a few of them with his phone. We still have a few and they are still packed in a box that is sitting in the garage.
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Aw yes, boxes. I have a box of photos. Just a regular box. My husband has boxes of photos!
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It was very hard for Jerry to let them go. But Jerry has a hard time getting rid of anything, and that’s okay. We have two rolling pins, one is his Moms’ and one his Grandma’s… I don’t know why but it kinda cracks me up. I look at them every day I get into the pots and pans drawer.
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I don’t have much of my mother’s things anymore. Over the years I’ve either given them away to relatives or they’ve just worn out.
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At least some of your Mom’s things are with relatives. That’s comforting.
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This is great news, Kate. I got my first vaccine through work, but I had to drive almost fifty miles roundtrip. I didn’t want to do that again, so I popped onto CVS.com and scheduled my second right down the road. It was a simple sign-up and the process at the store was well organized and very fast. I didn’t experience any side effects with either shot. Drive safe!
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Locally you have to get your second shot where you got your first one. It’s not far as far as driving goes. It’s just a hassle with parking. It’s at a RiteAid and I wished I could get it at the local RiteAid that’s in a mini-mall. Easier parking. Many people have to drive a distance so I am lucky.
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