The home-care nurses have taught me how to hook and unhook Austin's IV line, and how to flush and heparinize his central line. This makes things a bit easier because we don't need to schedule things around a nurse visit every morning and night. It is so nice to be away from the hospital for a little break and Austin seems to enjoy sleeping in a regular bed. Scott is down visiting for a week, and we took Austin for a long walk today to the park (we are all tuckered out now from all the "fresh" downtown Toronto air).
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Ronald McDonald House
Austin was discharged from the hospital on Thursday as scheduled, and has been at the Ronald McDonald House since then. He has managed to remain fever-free and is drinking fairly well. He is not eating much at all, though, so he may need to be re-admitted a bit earlier than planned.
The home-care nurses have taught me how to hook and unhook Austin's IV line, and how to flush and heparinize his central line. This makes things a bit easier because we don't need to schedule things around a nurse visit every morning and night. It is so nice to be away from the hospital for a little break and Austin seems to enjoy sleeping in a regular bed. Scott is down visiting for a week, and we took Austin for a long walk today to the park (we are all tuckered out now from all the "fresh" downtown Toronto air).
The home-care nurses have taught me how to hook and unhook Austin's IV line, and how to flush and heparinize his central line. This makes things a bit easier because we don't need to schedule things around a nurse visit every morning and night. It is so nice to be away from the hospital for a little break and Austin seems to enjoy sleeping in a regular bed. Scott is down visiting for a week, and we took Austin for a long walk today to the park (we are all tuckered out now from all the "fresh" downtown Toronto air).
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6 comments:
This is great news...enjoy your time away from Sickkids.This is such a beautiful time of year with all the flowers blooming and birds chirping, nature renewing itself.
Take care,Hugs and kisses, Dave and Jo
Hey Lindsay and Austin,
Wow!...we are so glad to see that things are going well...your out of sickkids, getting out and about in the beautiful weather, we're so happy!
Take care Danielle and Keith :)
Awsome so happy to hear that Austin is out of the hospital for a break. Enjoy your "time away" take care chat soon, lots of love Angie
Hey Austin! Great to hear that you're well enough to get out for a break! You look like a giant compared to the last time I saw you (and it's been awhile). My thoughts have been with you and your family. Get out there and have fun buddy!
Joseph G
This is such good news!! What an exciting week for you guys!! Now you can use your new baseball gloves, talk to you soon.
Love Sue
It's great to hear he is having a good time and is out of the hospital for a break. I hope you two have a good time away from hospital. We are always thinking and praying for the two of you.
Patty, Brad and 4 munchkins
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