Day 45 July 20 2009

Monday- I think I did some counting wrong. Today makes 55 days that we are here. If anyone remembers, I said we would be here for 2 months and that is approaching rapidly. We talked with the drs this morning and are hoping to go home by the end of the week if all goes well and nothing develops from this fever. (Say a little extra prayer for us!) The drs asked if I was comfortable going home with the IV fluids and the IV nutrition. I said if people do it, then sure. I think it will be easier to get him home and eating. I can make him what he wants. We are both sick of the food here and he did not really even eat it much. I feel better about it that way. So hopefully we will be looking forward to our home by the end of the week.

Well, we had a nice visit with Casey and Nicole and then the Bevell's- my brother's family. We were even able to get my nephews up here to say hi to Cody. Cody did pretty well today other than the fever. The fever could change our discharge plans.

The discharge plans have changed. If and when we are able to leave, not sure if it is this Friday, we will not be going home but to the Ronald McDonald house. Our doctor just does not feel we are close enough in case of an emergency. I would not feel comfortable going to another hospital and this is where we need to be. I was feeling comfortable going home and having my neighbors, Craig and Sue next door and now I am nervous about not having anyone with me. But we will do it. I will keep you posted.