We’re at home now, getting a routine re-established for Will.

The Carle Home Health nurse visited us yesterday afternoon at about 2 PM to teach us how to administer Will’s antibiotics intravenously, through his PICC line. It’s a rather involved, nerve-racking process that involves flushing the line with saline, starting the IV pump that gives him the antibiotics over a 30 minute period, flushing it again, and then giving him a small dose of Heparin to keep the line open.  All the while, we’re trying to maintain as sterile an environment as possible, and worrying about any random air bubbles.

I gave him a dose last night at about 10:30, while he and Mom were sleeping in Will’s room.  And another dose at 7 this morning, again while he dozed in Mom’s arms.  We’ve got another dose schedule for a few minutes from now, but we’re waiting for another visit from the Carle Home Health nurse to change the dressing on his PICC.

He’s eating well, but his sleep schedule is a little off, and he’s sleeping a lot.  His left leg is getting stronger, and he’s been in a really great mood.

All is great here - maybe tomorrow we’ll go pick out Will’s first Christmas tree!

Written by Gordy |