Well, the clinic decided to admit Serenity once we got up here. Her fever stayed at 101 for 2 hours, but dropped to 100 on the drive. It’s gone down to 99 since, but when they did a CBC her ANC had dropped to 100. ANC is a measurement of her immunity, so when it’s below 500 she is at risk for infection.
This means that even though she doesn’t appear to be very sick, it’s safest to keep her here for a day or two for observation. Since we’ve been here she has developed a little bit of a cough, so there is some speculation that it could be the flu. The nurse said that the resident will probably want to stick the suction tube up her nose to collect a sample to test for the flu. It is NOT a pleasant experience, so I am desperately hoping that Serenity won’t have to undergo it.
On the upside, I have plenty of time now to finish my novel. 😉
The one you’re writing or the one you’re reading. 🙂
Ha ha, the one I’m reading. There is a novel in my head but it sounds so much better there than one paper.