Got a belated birthday pressie from the state

[oloriel]

Well, a birthday stabbie, as it happens. Am feeling fine so far, except that my left bicep hurts like someone punched me...

Did consider that I shouldn't get the shot into my writing arm. Did not consider that I sleep on my left side, though :/

But, yay! Progress!

Comments

[independence1776]

Congrats!

I got my first dose in my left arm because I'm right handed. I forgot I sleep on my left side. My second dose went into my right arm and it was better simply because I could comfortably sleep.

[oloriel]

I managed to sleep OK, fortunately - was tired enough to fall asleep even on the "wrong" side. Upper arm is still painful - not in a worrisome way, just the way a bruise feels, but it would've been very unpleasant to constantly need it during video lessons, so on the whole, it was probably the right choice. But I had a real "duh" moment last night when I realised I wouldn't be able to lie on the arm!

Congrats on getting your second dose already! \o/

[ermingarden]

That's great - congratulations! Hope it treats you gently as far as side effects go.

[oloriel]

Thank you! So far, I can't complain. The upper arm still hurts, but that's to be expected. As long as it doesn't get worse, I'm happy!

[grundyscribbling]

Gratuliere!
Fingers crossed you get decent sleep! (I also write right, sleep left, but while the arm was sore the first night, I was able to sleep normally the second night.)

[oloriel]

I managed OK! Falling asleep the wrong way around was the hardest part. XD By now it's only a little sore, so I think I'll be able to sleep normally this night!

[satismagic]

Happy belated birthday! All the best wishes: Health and happiness and much joy!

Well, I guess this birthday stabbie should help with the health part of my birthday wishes, at least. Hooray!

[oloriel]

Thank you very much! <3

Well, there are still lots of other things that can happen, so the health wish is very much appreciated! But stabbie is definitely a step (stab, haha) forward. ^^

[ysilme]

Congratulations, and fingers crossed for as little as possible side effecs and such.
Belated Happy Birthday to you, too! (I made you a pic but I suppose it's a bit past the time by now...)

[oloriel]

I seem to have missed out on most of the side effects - my arm hurt more (and for longer) than after other vaccinations, but other than that, I really can't complain.
Thank you! I gave myself a computer-free day for my birthday so I didn't see your lovely pic until I saw this reply and went looking for it, but it's much appreciated nonetheless! <3

[ysilme]

I'm really glad to hear! Doing a computer-free day for your birthday sounds like a very good idea, too! :o)

[oloriel]

It was. I love my computer normally, but after months of video conferences and digital lesson planning, not touching it for a day felt like a holiday. XD

[hhimring]

Really good to hear you got the vaccine!

[oloriel]

Thank you! <3 I'm really relieved about it, too. The second jab is still weeks away (mid-June), but it still feels like things are moving forward at last.

[cowboy_r]

Woo! Congratulations on joining those who've had their firmware upgraded!