Day 42
Michael's CRP is down again today. It is at a 2.1. Infectious Disease dr's are considered with some of his numbers and the possibility that he is having a strong allergic reaction to one of the antibiotics. They have decided to change one to others (insert medical lingo here) both of which can be given thru his gtube rather than by IV. This is good news because the less things we are pumping thru his PIC line the better. It also means that there is a possibility we could go home without the need for the PIC.
They will be doing an extra blood draw to check his c
And lastly, they started him on 'drip feedings.' Basically putting 5ml of pediasure with fiber into his gtube every hour. It is an incredibly small amount but they want to take it very slow after all that has gone on down there. So far, he is tolerating it fine.
I spoke to Grace tonight and she was discouragingly bored. My sweet girl constantly needs to be challenged. This is the last week of school and it tends to be a waste of time. She wanted a project-- "something fun to do." Her nanny and I offered one idea after another until finally something sounded possible. Sweet pea needs her Mama home. I immediately fell asleep after our phone call and didn't stir until almost 10pm...