Burning Up

Literally.

I've had a fever going on four days now. Last night it reached 102.7 and I swore my skin was going to start to bubble and blister. It took over two hours to fall asleep because the heat of my body ricocheted off my feather bed, making me feel hotter than I already was.

This morning I was only 99.9, but I can feel my cheeks getting hotter.

I have perked up though. (I laughed a few times. And joked with the kids this very morning.) Just in time to get back to the dishes and laundry that have piled up.

I'll be back. Eventually. I just didn't want you to think I was locked in the chicken coop again.

Comments

nikki said…
Oh Lera. I felt so bad for you last night! What time did you all leave?
9:25 AM EDT
christy said…
what do you have? motrin doesn't bring it down? i hate that feeling. if you have not been to the doctor, get there. you are worrying me.
10:29 AM EDT
Sandy said…
Hope you feel better and that you have been to the Drs office. You know that swine flu is out there! Read your blog all of the time and really enjoy it.
11:14 AM EDT
nikko said…
What does the doctor say? I really hope you're feeling better soon. Hugs!
12:54 PM EDT
Sarah and Jack said…
Oh my, I hope you don't have that swine flu. See that doctor stat!
1:15 PM EDT
Erika said…
I hope you get better soon. I love reading your blog.
4:18 PM EDT
~~ Melissa said…
lol. Sorry you are unwell but your line about the chicken coop made me laugh. Maybe you should keep a whistle in there or something! Hope you're better soon.
4:47 PM EDT
Amanda Jean said…
i'm so glad that you are not locked in the chicken coop, LOL. hope you are on the mend soon!
6:10 PM EDT
Diane said…
Freed from the chickens, now trapped with a fever! Please take care of yourself and feel better soon :)
8:26 PM EDT
dig this chick said…
oh! sending cooling vibes across the divide. feel better.
10:44 PM EDT
FinnyKnits said…
Ack! Summer fever! That blows!

Feel better, doll - ice baths?

Hey - you can have the thunderstorms currently rolling over the bay area. It's only in the upper 60s now -nice and cool.
11:51 AM EDT
Berber said…
I really hope you're feeling better already... your chickens need you!
5:30 PM EDT
paperseed said…
Ugh. Feel better Lera. Is it wrong to mention chicken soup where the chickens might hear? :-)
6:13 PM EDT
CJ said…
I think the chicken coop incident sounds better than being sick. :S
8:00 PM EDT
heidi said…
oh how i hope that you are feeling better!
11:55 PM EDT
Jo-Anne said…
Oh, that's horrible! I hope the doctor can help you find some relief! Take care of yourself....and stay away from the chicken coop! :)
2:39 PM EDT
Eren said…
Oh Lera, I hope you feel better soon. Its a sad day when the mama gets sick.
2:13 PM EDT
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