I had a terrible night last night. First I kept coughing myself awake. Then about 1 am, I bolted awake because I was choking on phlegm. Ugh. Awful. Then I lay there worrying about it until I finally got up, made myself some tea, and sat in the recliner where I eventually fell asleep. When I woke again, I thought I’d go back to bed, but it was already 5 am.

I did drag myself to work. After a few coughing fits, I went home at lunchtime, though. I needed to nap but couldn’t so I hung out on the sofa with the pups. I also used boiling water to do a steam tent to help me breathe better. That helped for a bit. I can’t believe how much my back and chest hurt from so much coughing. After another coughing fit that had me throwing up, I believe tonight I’ll be back in the recliner. I’m thankful that is working for some sleep.