My hair is falling out.
Sometimes I get sprayed by chickens.
One time my kid pooped on the floor.
I accidentally dropped Emma off at school looking like this.
And now?
I have….
Wait for it…..
Check it out:
I know, it’s the stuff wet dreams are made of.
Because laughing is always better than crying, I’m going to look on the bright side of things.
When I first noticed the shingles popping up on my right shoulder, my first thought was that a spider must have laid eggs under my skin.
And this is why I am no longer allowed to watch “Monsters Inside Me“.
So, when my dermatologist diagnosed my little welts as the first stages of shingles, you can only imagine the relief that surged through my body.
And while I may look like this on the outside:
Apparently, I’m more like this on the inside:
I’m prescribing myself a heavy dose of napping, pinot grigio, and weekly manicures and pedicures. Because, obviously, that is the only cure.
What’s ailing you these days?
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Please take this as a 'good laugh' – I am laughing
Debra recently posted..Faith
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If I ever actually resemble the person (woman?) in the bottom pic, please take me out back and shoot me. You're a farmer (close enough). You could do it. Don't lie.
Ryan (The Woven Mome recently posted..Day 1!
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Oh, Morgan, I'm so sorry to hear! I hope they clear up quickly. Yes, naps, Pinot Grigio and mani/pedi's are in order but not necessarily in that order, ya know! Mama needs some rest…yeah, right? Hang in there, my sweet Cousin. If I had a cotton pickin second of my own to breathe, I'd offer to help you out, but I'm suffering with my own ailments over here! xo
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Yes, naps. Naps are good. Hope they clear up quickly. Somewhere in this marble jar brain I have, there's something in there that remembers something about catching them right away to prevent them from being painful later in life? Something. Hmmm…oh so specific and helpful, huh?! Maybe I need one of those naps! :>
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Bummer! You're not the first person I know in California to talk about shingles in the last 10 days. I hope you have a speedy recovery. Rest up, relax and feel better soon!!
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I had a co-camp counselor get shingles. She was 18! But she could never remember what they were called and called them Skittles.
Take care of yourself, my friend!
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Once upon a time I (Jill) had singles (actually I was 20 at the time, entering my junior year of college, just freshly starting to date Eric). Thankfully mine were not painful but just itchy and annoying. I was told to stay away from adults who hadn't already had chickenpox because Shingles can give it to them and chickenpox just ain't cool for an 80+ grandma.
Good news- as I understand it, you can only have shingles once.
Good to get it out of the way sooner rather than later) 
I hope they clear up quickly and you feel much, much better!!!!
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Shingles are best cured with red (not white) wine. At least, that's what I've always been told.
I'm not a freak about vaccines – but I did hear that a resurgence of shingles was possible with the chicken pox vaccine because the virus would mutate ever so slightly – drink your wine, find some rest, and take care.
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I had shingles before on my hip (weird place – I know!) And, they hurt like crazy! I hope yours go away sooner rather than later… better add on serious TV like the Real Housewives from anywhere. xoxo
carrie recently posted..Wonderfulness
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I am going to start drinking pinot grigio immediately.
Just in case.
p.s. You're still gorgeous. And I'm not even drunk.
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Oh dear. This made me laugh. I'm sorry. Moms have enough on their plates than having to deal with shingles. What are shingles, anyway?
I know the wine will work.
xoxo
Tonya recently posted..Juxtaposition
Tonya recently posted..Juxtaposition
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What's ailing me, you ask? Well, if you hurt from shingles, I hurt from shingles. I'll also be doing daily wine along with weekly pedi and manis. Hope you don't mind me riding your wave!
Seriously though, I hope you feel (does it feel like anything??) soon!
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Oh no! I just had someone ask me yesterday if I'd had the shingles vaccine or if I was too young – apparently not. I've heard stress can bring them on. I hope your case is mild and your self prescribed napping, wine and mani-pedis helps tremendously!
Ally recently posted..Watch Out, Moms Of Boys
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OH MY!! I can't believe you got those so young!! I think your plan of attack is a good one!
My joints have been bothering me lately. Probably because I haven't exercised in like FOREVER!
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I'm laughing WITH you. Shingles? That just suuuucks! I think pink nail polish really works best to ward off further skin afflictions, but that's just me.
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Holy crap that sucks! I had shingles a few years ago but it was under my arm directly under my armpit. You know directly to the side of your boob. Yeah, so everytime I moved my freakin' arm – horror! AND I was going on a romantic cruise with my husband (aka – no kids!!) the next day!! Yeah, so be happy it's not that bad!
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Oh my gosh! A) That sucks, so sorry. B) My husband thinks he has shingles! No marks that I know of, but his face looks like he’s had a stroke. Not attractive. :/
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Mike got shingles years ago. I kept telling him,'That's early stages of shingles! You've got shingles!' He thought he was too young (about your age). Sure enough- he had them. Even through his suffering I couldn't help but have the 'I told you so attitude'.
Get sleep and get better!!!
Molly recently posted..Remembering to Love What I Already Have
Molly recently posted..Remembering to Love What I Already Have
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Why is everyone on this post talking as if Shingles is a bit of a giggle. It's horrific excruciating pain and CAN come back again and again and again as mine have. To Diana, your husband may have bells palsy. I'm very glad for you if your shingles are very mild but you should still contact the doctor for anti viral meds to prevent it getting bad in the future. Good luck with that.
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