Hi All,This is just a quick update and note to thank you all for your thoughts, prayers, and e-mails. Rhett seemed to be getting worse rather than better, and was admitted to UNC Hospitals early this morning. He was feeling much better after he got to the hospital, though. He had gotten quite dehydrated because he was sweating so much with the fever. They gave him lots of fluids and started all his meds through IV’s instead of orally. He came home at 5pm and by 9pm we were talking about readmission. His fever was way up again, and the side effects of the massive Doxycycline regimen he’s on were starting to be worse than the RMSF itself. Phone consult with one of the doctors in Rhett’s primary care office convinced him that some changes to his care from home would be better than readmission, and indeed, he seems to be feeling a wee bit better now. I hope he keeps mending. This has been really scary. I’ve found myself experiencing my worry for him more intensely than I’ve ever experienced worry before. I’ve cried a lot and felt a lot of nausea. I’m in perfect health; I’ve just been worried about my sweet husband and terribly missing about our sweet son.
Daniel spent the night with some very good friends of ours and obviously enjoyed himself. He spent the day in lovely spirits, and I can’t tell you all how grateful we’ve been for C&J, E&M, and J&K, all of whom have watched our little one in the last few days. But Daniel has been confused by all this bouncing around and he seems happy to be in my arms tonight. I’m happy to have him here. I’m glad his papa is here too. I just hope he gets better soon. All of your thoughts and prayers are welcome!!
POSTED BY EMILIE BROWN AT 10:56 PM
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