The drain thats still attached to her is draining less and less so it should be out by the time we get home. She also seems to be responding well to the antibiotics because aside from walking, she is almost back to her normal self. She's eating, playing, talking, yelling, hitting, pushing papa away, giving kisses and so on.
Yesterday the surgery team told us that they are still trying to figure out what is the best antibiotics to give her once we are home. Since she is currently getting 4 different ones, its a little difficult to see if they can condense it to one.
Also, even though it will be me or Abel who administer the medication through her PICC line, we still need to be set up with an at home nurse who will check the PICC line and change the dressing when needed. They said because of the holiday weekend, it will be pretty hard to find someone soon. Case and point, we will probably be here until next week.
Its OK, again there was some disappointment but its OK. She's being taken care of here very well and she's feeling better. This means we can go for more walks in the wagon and maybe even visit the play room.
They also started teaching me and Abel how to give her her meds through the PICC line. I've been doing it since yesterday and its not really hard. You just have to be careful to keep everything sterile.
So progress is good. Needless to say there is a lot to be thankful for these days and everyday. :)
Please don't judge my baby by her hair. Its still early and she's got a bit of bed head. Also, she's in the middle of breakfast. Eggs, bread, cheese, danish....
This is a closer picture of her PICC line. It will say like this when we go home. Its secured on her arm very well with a couple of sutures and see through tape. I will most likely keep this covered up with a sleeve or something once we get home. Plus she's been very good so far at not grabbing it.
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