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I got my 2nd Moderna shot today! (Original Post) Marthe48 Apr 2021 OP
Congratulations LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2021 #1
Well, still: drink loads of fluids and get some rest. Laffy Kat Apr 2021 #2
I planned for it in case I get the nasties Marthe48 Apr 2021 #7
We are on deck for tomorrow afternoon leftieNanner Apr 2021 #3
My kids are too! Marthe48 Apr 2021 #8
Mine tomorrow...yippee! wcmagumba Apr 2021 #4
That's great! LisaM Apr 2021 #5
Sounds like you are doing good :) Marthe48 Apr 2021 #9
Maybe your dream is telling you you are regaining control LisaM Apr 2021 #13
I have dreams like yours. Marthe48 Apr 2021 #14
Good news! The more the merrier. Be prepared for a couple of days of not feeling quite your best. Arkansas Granny Apr 2021 #6
I made some jello Marthe48 Apr 2021 #10
Thanks for the tips Deuxcents Apr 2021 #11
Got my #2 Saturday, and elleng Apr 2021 #12
Had my second Moderna about an hour ago! sarge43 Apr 2021 #15
Marthe48...... Upthevibe Apr 2021 #16
Thanks! Marthe48 Apr 2021 #17
UPDATE: I'm doing fine Marthe48 Apr 2021 #18
Another update Marthe48 Apr 2021 #19
Am axiously awaiting my 2nd Moderna shot Mad_Dem_X Apr 2021 #20
since 4/3 Marthe48 Apr 2021 #21

Marthe48

(16,935 posts)
7. I planned for it in case I get the nasties
Tue Apr 6, 2021, 02:53 PM
Apr 2021

Liquids, fruit, soup But right now, jerk chicken and mixed veggies! Scare the germs away one way or another

leftieNanner

(15,082 posts)
3. We are on deck for tomorrow afternoon
Tue Apr 6, 2021, 02:23 PM
Apr 2021

And now both of our daughters are either in-process or scheduled for their vaccines.

I may be able to see them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Take care of yourself Marthe48.

Marthe48

(16,935 posts)
8. My kids are too!
Tue Apr 6, 2021, 02:56 PM
Apr 2021

daughter and 2 sons-in-law are vaccinated and other daughter getting her 1st dose tomorrow Soon! You take care, too leftieNanner. We're in the home stretch

LisaM

(27,802 posts)
5. That's great!
Tue Apr 6, 2021, 02:33 PM
Apr 2021

I had my first one on Saturday, mild side effects on Monday, feel really good today. Keep us posted re side effects - I'm curious about what to expect. I had a sore arm the first day, and then yesterday had a (really brief) headache, a few chills, and a little bit of gastric issues, along with some fatigue. None of it was debilitating.

The experience was overwhelmingly positive. Everyone was in a good mood, it was amazingly well organized, and the medical personnel were kind and professional.

Marthe48

(16,935 posts)
9. Sounds like you are doing good :)
Tue Apr 6, 2021, 03:03 PM
Apr 2021

I had a sore arm the first shot. I put muscle rub on my arm above the shot site, and that helped a lot. No other side effects. Some friends and relatives had side effects, some didn't.

Kind of funny story, I told my daughter in the last week, my dreams changed. I usually dream as if I'm viewing a screen. Last week, I saw portrait views at the top of my view, with lines pointing down to the dream when the people were active. My daughter didn't miss a beat, and said, "Uh-oh the vaccine is messing with your brain!" Lol We like sarcasm around here

LisaM

(27,802 posts)
13. Maybe your dream is telling you you are regaining control
Tue Apr 6, 2021, 07:51 PM
Apr 2021

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over things.

I had a dream a couple of days ahead of time where I just couldn't get a work project correct, and I wanted to go back to sleep to fix it. I had to struggle to wake up. In the dream, I thought I had done everything right but it came out wrong anyway.

Marthe48

(16,935 posts)
14. I have dreams like yours.
Tue Apr 6, 2021, 08:18 PM
Apr 2021

I read that you can direct your dreams to have outcomes, such as solving the problem, or making the events less scary. I've had some luck, so at least I don't scare myself

Arkansas Granny

(31,515 posts)
6. Good news! The more the merrier. Be prepared for a couple of days of not feeling quite your best.
Tue Apr 6, 2021, 02:41 PM
Apr 2021

Most reactions I've heard about were very mild, if they felt anything at all. I never felt terrible, but I did feel a little feverish and very tired. I just kicked back, drank plenty of fluids, took an occasional aspirin and napped when I felt like it. Nothing dampened my feeling of relief at having it done.

Marthe48

(16,935 posts)
10. I made some jello
Tue Apr 6, 2021, 03:07 PM
Apr 2021

bought some soup I know what you mean-the relief is the best side effect

I was making sure I got plenty of Vitamin D and C the last year. And I'm drinking lotsof water so far today. Thanks for the tips!

Deuxcents

(16,190 posts)
11. Thanks for the tips
Tue Apr 6, 2021, 03:22 PM
Apr 2021

Had my first shot n slept a lot. My digestive system is still a tad out of wack but all ok. My second shot is scheduled for the 20th..I take the advice given by my DU friends..TY

sarge43

(28,941 posts)
15. Had my second Moderna about an hour ago!
Wed Apr 7, 2021, 10:52 AM
Apr 2021


Now to await the battle royal between the vaxx and the bug, then march in place for two weeks, then

Marthe48

(16,935 posts)
18. UPDATE: I'm doing fine
Wed Apr 7, 2021, 01:00 PM
Apr 2021

Except for a sore arm, which isn't as bad as the 1st shot, I think I am home free Hope everyone else is doing as well!

Marthe48

(16,935 posts)
19. Another update
Fri Apr 9, 2021, 04:12 PM
Apr 2021

I didn't having any other side effects and my arm is about better.

I got to go keep an eye on my granddaughter today. I was going to go let the grand dog out, but the girl was home from school, not feeling well. I am waiting till next week to plunge in and go in the house, but even just sitting in the car, securing the perimeter, was great!

I hope everyone else is doing fine

Mad_Dem_X

(9,555 posts)
20. Am axiously awaiting my 2nd Moderna shot
Fri Apr 9, 2021, 04:36 PM
Apr 2021

Within the next couple of weeks. Hopefully, the side effects won't be too bad - for me or you!

Marthe48

(16,935 posts)
21. since 4/3
Fri Apr 9, 2021, 06:46 PM
Apr 2021

My best friend, and I got our 2nd dose. Except for sore arms, we did fine. My friend had a transplant a couple years ago, and I was worried about her reaction to the shot, but she did great.

If you can do it, have your chores caught up, and some food made up to eat. You might not need to, but it is nice just in case. Be sure to let us know how you do

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