We’re pretty sure our brand new little dog has distemper, which he must have been exposed to before we quickly vaccinated him. He’s gradually worsened and may be at the bottom and about to get better because he has started eating again, or he may be done for, which would certainly break all our hearts. He’s at the vet right now and will stay overnight on an iv. We’ll know in the morning if it looks like he will make it.
Also this week, my son has had back and forth high fevers, which has been exhausting and has confounded the doctor. “It’s a virus”, “no wait, it could be dengue fever”, “no, no, it’s a virus”, “But oh, there’s still a chance it could be dengue fever.” We’re exhausted and so is he. He awoke without a fever today and so he is at school now with the hopes that the high fever won’t return in the afternoon like it has so many days before. We’re only on Day 8 of fever watch but we’re hoping he’s back to his normal chaos today, rather than the sickly chaos of the past week.
So that’s what I’ve been up to. Wiping the forehead of a feverish child and administering liquids to a dog from a syringe. When I wasn’t with one, I was with the other. And when I wasn’t with the other, I was with the one. Fingers crossed for a new day, a new week, with an order of healthy on the side. Happy Monday, everyone.
Kristy Dempsey 
Sorry to hear you’ve had such a tough week! Hope your son has turned the corner, and that your dog makes it! (((Hugs)))
You have your hands full. Healing vibes for your son and pup.
(((Hugs))). Sending good health vibes out to your family and pooch. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Oh, Kristy.
Sending lots of healthy, energized vibes your way…….
I’m aching that there isn’t more I can do.
Hope everyone feels better soon and that your son’s fever doesn’t come back.
Adding my hopes and prayers for a return to “normal chaos.”
And I hope you’re taking it as easy as you can under the circumstances. Try to squeeze in something you enjoy or a nice nap or SOMETHING. You must be beyond exhausted.
Aw, honey. I am so sorry. Will keep you and one and the other in my thoughts today.
Oh, Kristy.
{{hugs}}
I hope your son is okay! (And the dog, too, of course.)
I’m sending wishes for health to all of you – and your little dog, too.
A round of hugs and prayers for all and wishes for healthy happy days.
What a tough time! I’m so sorry! I had dengue fever when I was in the Peace Corps – no fun!
I hope the little dog makes it.
I’ll be thinking of you all.
Oh Kristy, I hope the worst is over and you’ve turned the corner. I’ll be thinking about you and your family today. Take good care.
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Hope everyone gets better soon!
Love to the one and to the other and to you….
Hugs, Kristy. I’m so sorry things are so rotten, and hope everyone feels better soon.
Hugs, Kristy. I’m so sorry things are so rotten, and hope everyone feels better soon.
Hang in there sweetie. Right after I was married, I moved to Augsburg, Germany because my husband was stationed there. I was very lonely and I went to the Teirheim and adopted a kitten whom I named Gus. Unfortunately I lost him quickly to distemper and I was devastated. I called my parents hysterical at 3:00 EST and they thought my HUSBAND had passed away. I racked up a lot of overseas calls the day that I lost my only little friend in a strange new place. I hope all turns out well for you and I hope your son feels better soon.
Kim
Sending good health wishes and hugs!
I’m so sorry things are rough right now. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love and hugs,
Katy
Oh, I’m sending get well wishes for your son and your dog.
Lordy. Sending huge healthy vibes your way. :o(
Hugs and healthy thoughts…for boy and dog.
Oh hugs to you, the boy and the pup.
Oh no! Sending you all good thoughts.
Let us know how everything goes, Kristy!! Thinking of you.