Getter Closer to Going Home

Today we moved one step closer to Joe getting to come home. His bilirubin count continues to drop (1.1 today) and this evening they took Joe down to the surgical floor to put in a picc line. This is all in an effort to allow Joe to continue his IV antibiotics at home instead of staying in the hospital. Had he not had his port removed last week, the picc line would be unnecessary. But they did so this is the best alternative.

I worked today but had numerous conversations with Joe throughout the day. Apparently it was a good day with no fevers. He had one visitor and was supposed to catch up on some of his recorded HBO shows on his iPad. We shall see. I've had 45 minutes here of quiet to eat my dinner, watch non network TV which means no political ads, YAY!!!!!!.

He arrived back in the room at 7:31pm. I could hear him talking as they wheeled him down the hall. He did fine, was awake for it and apparently enjoyed seeing the vein on ultrasound. He's a strange one! He ate all his dinner and is now chomping down on peanut M&M's. Another 45 minutes and the antibiotics will start flowing.

Thanks for all the words of support and concern. We love ya!