Wednesday, July 12, 2006

What do Deer Ticks Carry?

Well it is now Wednesday night and Gib is back in the hospital. His fever went back up and so back he went. After being asked a dozen times if he had been to Africa lately they decided that he must have Lyme Disease.

He tested negative for it two days ago apparently the blood tests often give false results in the first month of infection. So the only way we will know that is it really Lyme Disease is if the antibiotics start to work.

So he is on antibiotics and more pain killers to help break the fever. And Ellie and I are in for some quality time together while he recovers. I have to admit that I hope it is Lyme Disease, because that is a known entity. And because it isn't contagious so I will finally get to spend some time with him and he may be able come visit Ellie sooner than later. It does sound like he is in for a long recovery but hey at least it is a recovery.

Ellie weighs 10.5 lbs now.

2 comments:

Stephany said...

Abby, you're a trooper and such a strong mother and wife - Gib will be back up on his feet soon. In the meantime enjoy your darling daughter and some episodes of Lost.

Hang in there Gib!

Barbara Krause said...

Searching for something light and funny to say, but it's not coming. Keep your spirits up!! Abby, your strength is impressive. And Ellie is adorable! Hugs all around.

Barbara