My ailing Maddie Mae

Maddie was sick this morning...vomiting and diarrhea. She was so nervous that she'd messed in the house that she was beside herself. When I let her outside she puked and puked and wouldn't come in. Finally, after she was done I made a little bed for her on the front porch (which has wipable surfaces) and left a big bowl of water for her. She has been fine this evening so far so I'm hoping she's over whatever it was. It was a crummy feeling this morning, though, having to leave her (for work) when I wasn't sure what was going on with her or if she would be okay. Kids I can deal with...with dogs I am sort of lost. I mean, how do you even know for sure if they have a fever? I doubt she would appreciate me shoving a rectal thermometer in while she's puking...I guess you gotta do what you gotta do, though.

By the way, my brother told me recently that he and his wife are pregnant again with #2. Their first is only 7 months old, so it was sort of a surprise but I'm happy for them and my brother is obviously thrilled. So soon I'll have 3 nephews or 2 nephews and a niece, depending on which this turns out to be.

I'm kind of hoping it's a girl...it would be nice, since the other 2 are boys, but my main concern is just that it's healthy- ever since I've worked in the PICU and have seen the worst of the worst genetic anomalies, I have become VERY cautious in my hopes and wants. I guess it probably just comes with the territory, I don't know.

Anyway, the garden looked great when I checked it out before leaving town this weekend. everything is growing and looking good so far...let's keep our fingers crossed that this continues.