Day 5 is going ok. I'm going to take a guess that my current rate of recovery will carry me into earl next week. Charts indicate that the cough is one of the longer lasting symptoms, and that's looking like it's going to be true for me as mine won't stop at all yet.

I sort of agree about the umbilical power cord concept. If I cover my stomach with a pillow, will that interrupt her reception?!

I've kept a small group of friends informed, and opened up about it to 3 of my neighbors. Aside from any unforeseen change in my chest, I should be able to ride this out on my own here.