Being sick is no fun.
Well, I am officially sick of being sick. I have been sick off and on for about 2 weeks now and it is no fun. As soon as I start to feel better I get knocked off of my feet again. I am surprised because most of the time I get sick when I am really pushing myself or not eating healthy, but neither of those is an issue right now. I think what I have is just going around.
So much for pregnant women having an increased immune system. Oh well.
So much for pregnant women having an increased immune system. Oh well.
posted by Wendy at 7:37 PM
7 Comments:
i always thought it was a decreased immune system.
I think it is, too, based on my inability to breathe for the last 6 weeks. I agree that it is no fun.
The increased immune system statement was second hand information from a friend so it might be incorrect. I looked it up but couldn't find any information in my book.
If it's not a decreased immune system, I do know that it is an increase in your mucous membranes, giving some women a stuffed nose & congestion through some parts of their pregnancy. Granted, they always say "some women".
i thought it was decreased because as weird as it sounds the baby acts kinda like a parasite and if your immune system wasn't decreased you'd be likely to 'reject it'. or something...? but you're the science teacher. :)
oh a decreased i.s. would also explain why pregnant women are eligible for flu shots (only people at risk can get them when supplies are low - little little kids, old people, health workers and pregnant women)
Okay, I agree with Sarah now. That sounds right. Darn parasites :).
Sounds good to me. You guys should be the scientists.
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