2 liters out; 2 days later, 2 liters back in

Last night Peg was running on all eight cylinders and we were able to make a stir-fry dinner together for the first time in six weeks. Today... not so much.

This morning Peg awoke to really bad chills and a slight fever. It took an hour just to get her to stop shaking. She had an existing appointment at 10:30 for a blood analysis at Dr. B's, and they determined she was dehydrated and put her on a two liter IV drip.

What happened was that her fluid intake couldn't keep up with the amount drawn from her abdomen the day before yesterday.

We used the wheelchair I bought a month ago for the first time to get her from the car, across the parking lot and down a long hallway to the office. But she was able to walk all the way back three hours later. Right now (5pm) she's thoroughly poohed. Lotta stuff to go through today.

By the way, it was Peg's idea to have the upside down liter bottles on this entry. We both had a much-needed laugh at the thought.

Many of you have wondered how Zoë's doing. She's staying busy, which we really encourage. Peg's sister Jeanette took her out to see a movie yesterday, some dear friends took her out kayaking on Lake Natoma today, another dear friend is taking her ice skating tomorrow afternoon. In between social engagements she piles through library books; we get 8 at a time or she quickly runs out of stuff to read. In three weeks or so she starts high school (!) which she's really looking forward to. Her nature is basically cheerful, and she's not a complainer, but I can tell she's restless sometimes and wishes we could play more often than we have lately.

When Peg feels good, she loves playing card games or snuggling with Zoë. She looks forward to those days, and tries to make the most of the other days. As those of you who know her well, Zoë is very considerate and kind. That helps all of us.