I've been asked by several people, "Why didn't you take Luci to the doctor?" or, "Didn't you freak out?" or something else similar, about Luci's high fever.
Of Course I freaked out. I prayed that the fever would go down immediately; that the fever would not cause brain damage, and that the fever would not cause a personality change because of the high temp in her brain. The fever did subside, and in about an hour it was only (only! ha!) 102°. Also, it was after 9 pm and we'd have to go to the emergency room, not a good place to be at night. Besides, John had the minivan with the car seat in it, so Luci and I were stuck at home. And I thought maybe, just maybe, this thermometer might not be accurate. But that baby sure was hot to the touch.
Since that night, her fever has fluctuated between 99.7° and 102°, with Luci really not feeling well--she finally ate some Cheerios today, and part of a doughnut. I'll try to get some chicken noodle soup in her later. Another good thing is that her temperature finally is below 99° this afternoon--a nice, respectable 98.6° (which is still about 1° above her usual).
Another thing that freaked me out is this:
I saw this spider (YUCK! SPIDER!) on the window Wednesday and had to take a picture. Is it clear enough for you? The spider is eating a mosquito. I could see the spider actually devouring this mosquito! Looks really cool. The only reason I could deal with this spider is because it is on the other side of the window, and it can't get me!
2 comments:
I think you have had enough scares for two days. I don't know if it is just your camera, or if that spider is really that big. He looks huge.
By the way, I tagged you. If you want to participate, just go to my blog.
Dear Susan,
Didn't I tell you that spiders are our friends? That spider may have saved your family from West Nile virus or malaria!! Eating up mosquitos has to be a good thing!!
Love,
Dad
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