The Black Ham: Friday, October 5, 2012

Sorry for the lack of posting. It has been a rough week and weekend. The fun all started last Friday evening when Sarah got a fever. We made a trip to the ED and had Sarah checked out. Her ANC was great, but they gave her some anti-biotics and got blood cultures and were sent home. Her fever subsided to mostly normal by Saturday evening.

I was able to take all three kids and go to the light the night walk. It was a great experience. We all had fun, though I wouldn't have finished it without the help of one of Sarah's favorite nurses, Aaron. He walked with us the whole way and helped to push the double stroller, when I had to wrestle Gus who wanted to walk. I think that Gus walked more of the walk than either of the girls. Thanks to all those who donated and supported us.

Sunday came and everyone in the house got sick. Gus was the only one to not get anything major. Jess and I took turns sleeping throughout the day. I had spent the night with a fever. Lilly was sick enough to miss school on Monday. I stayed home from work from Monday to Wednesday. Both Jess and I went to the doctor. She ended up with a staph infection and I just had a virus. Sarah also was dealing with a fever. I ended up with a rash on Monday from the virus. That meant that Jess took Sarah to the ED with her fevers. She has been in the ED about every 30 hours as her fever keeps coming back. We found out yesterday that she is positive for the rhino virus. This is the common cold virus, but Sarah hasn't handled it well, the 3 or 4 times she has gotten it during her treatment. I am writing this from the ED during one of our visits. We hope her body finally gets on top of the virus and this is the last time.

Thanks for all the love and support. I am closing out with some pictures from the walk and a couple others.