...Charlotte has acquired some funky rash. At first, I thought it was mosquito bites. Then, hives (she has a history). Finally, when she woke up with a fever and lethargy and aches and "my eyes burn and I can't open them," I made an appointment. That last one pretty well freaked me out.
So, the doctor says probably some undetermined virus. Treat the symptoms. Motrin and Benadryl and rest and water. She is one of those kids that is a really awesome patient, thank goodness. Except I can't answer her questions. Which reminds me, I'm supposed to be finding out why fevers make you feel cold.
Of course, my imagination the whole way to the pede's office had me shaking her awake every time I saw her eyes close in the rearview. What's the matter with me? I think my Claire looks like that girl in "The Ring." Gabe looks like a planet on a toothpick. And Charlotte is too gorgeous to survive a rash. Geez. Maybe I should lay off the scary movies?
Speaking of...
I saw a freakin' awesome movie last night on TCM. LOVE that station. Okay, so it is called, "The Bride Wore Black," and it is Hitchcockian. This lady tracks down 5 guys she thinks are responsible for the death of her husband on their wedding day. I will not give spoilers, other than to say murder murder murder. Just rent it. With subtitles, though, because it's in French. But I forget that when I think about it b/c it was so good. Of course, I watched "Scream, Blacula, Scream," so you may not trust me. But if you like Hitchcock, you'll like it.
And, segue to good things on tv, I just watched the funniest Ricky Ricardo moment on "I Love Lucy" that I've ever seen. Ricky tells Little Ricky "Little Red Riding Hood" in Spanglish, with voices and actions. Mama packed Little Red Riding Hood's basket with frijoles, tortillas, and vino. I bet Cuban Grandma loves that girl.
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Ok to show my nerdness..a fever makes you cold because your hypothalamus in your brain (your own personal thermostat) gets confused by all the inflammation that is going on and thinks it is heat so it is desperately trying to cool your body off...which is why you shouldn't get under the covers with a fever..just confuses your body more and makes your fever hotter. That was the kindergarten version, but hopefully you get it.
That said, I'm really sorry Claire is sick. And may I say, I can do without hearing "We'll bring the World His Truth" for a good while now. :)
I was going to say the same thing as Jamee-- not! She's the expert for sure-- no need to google, just post & the answer will come!
HA HA! I don't want to hear it, sing it, or do the motions!
THANK YOU THANK YOU for your wonderful awesome incredible brilliant job. I am so grateful for you.
Gotta love the hypothalamus. On a related (I think) note, I had a friend in college who wrote a song for biology - for a grade, no less - about homeostasis. I can sing the chorus for you.
"I need to stay alive! Alive, oh, I want existence on a regular basis. I like to survive. Survive, oh yeah. That's why I love my homeostasis!"
A Route 44 drink cures a LOT of ills doesn't it?
LOL- love the song. would be better if I could actually hear it. Didn't know singing and biology could mix.but I was PROVEN WRONG!!
Jennifer, I stalk your blog pretty frequently, but I always get too shy to say anything. But I have strong urges right now to tell you two things:
A) I will play ANY game and I will master it. So expect away about me. Maybe I'll get David to teach me how to play before I get to Texas so you all don't have to wait for me to catch up.
B) I am a sucker for any kind of scary movie, and the dumber they are the more I seem to enjoy them (generally speaking), so if you ever need anyone to watch Scream, Blacula, Scream with you, I am on board. If it's really bad, I might make you watch Maximum Overdrive with me as revenge (Emilio Estevez battles semi-trucks who come alive and try to take over the world).
http://www.blurb.com/create/book/blogbook
The link to make your blog into a book..of course there are others too I think.
Oh my holy freakin' gosh!!! I LOVE IT SO MUCH!
I am so glad it isjust a virus. Poor kid.
One of my favorite I Love Lucy moments was when he kept trying to say the word "psychiatrist".
Em - I will recruit you for scary movies! Nobody will go with me. Well, Mary will.
David said that you kick trash at most games, and since I lose a ton, we will get along famously. Nobody at my house has cracked open 221 B Baker Street, so it is likely that we could all play the first time together this weekend if you come down.
I'm making you have a cake at the reception down here. Unless you have desires, it'll just be a sheet cake, but DIVINELY yummy.
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