Well, the verdict is we are going to go with the 6-8 week course of antibiotics. The Drs said that he has a very good chance of this working. I asked them on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the best, what were the chances of this working? And they said 8. So we are going with our gut feeling and getting him home, in his own house and in his own bed. I just feel that we can do this at home and he will be more comfortable and will lift his spirits. When they gave us the option of antibiotics or chest tubes again with another week in the hospital, he said I'm going home.
The put the PICC line in today about 5:00 pm and so that is were they will administer the IV antibiotics. We will probably keep him home for a few weeks to get his strength back and make sure he is okay. Oh, and FYI - Kaden did not have the H1N1 or regular flu. This started out as Rhinovirus that grew into a bacterial infection. He is not contagious. When we are home and we have visitors, we will be putting a mask on Kaden just for his protection.
Bishop Porter came to see him tonight and I just want to thank him for sneaking in a Wendy's hamburger and a Frosty for Kaden and for taking my car and getting my tires checked and aired up.
Hopefully if everything goes well for tonight, maybe just maybe we will be home tomorrow night. If not, I think on Thursday. Cross your fingers!!
Thanks everybody!
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