Did You Know?

I've had laryngitis for the past two and a half days.  I have to sing a solo for a baby dedication on Sunday.  To "save" my voice, I've been whispering for two days straight and then tonight I read on all these med websites that whispering can actually put more of a strain on your vocal chords!  Am I the only one who didn't know this?  Because dumb me has probably prolonged being hoarse!!  Guess I'll be talking in my squeaky low voice from now on out!!