Time for the PICC line

Well here is another update. My veins have been giving us a very hard time with the IV support and after careful consideration, my doctor and home health team made the decision this morning to have a PICC put into my arm for a better distribution of both IV fluids and my Zofran port. This is my last chance at any relief, so I'm truly on my last bit of prayers hoping that this can help me out. I just got home from the hospital and as the numbing agent is starting to wear off, my arm is becoming a little sore, but hopefully it won't be as invasive as all the bruising on my arms from the previous IV sites. They say this can stay in for up to 6 weeks, with the dressings being changed once a week. I'll be able to manage all the meds and fluids myself, and can hopefully figure out a schedule that my body will cooperate with that allows me to disconnect for some of the day and get out of the house with Logan... maybe be a normal mom again! I am still on a leave of absence from the Y because I cannot partake in physical activity with the PICC line in and thankfully my position is awaiting me when I get better. Thanks again to all of you who are praying for me and for all the kind notes I've been receiving... it's so good to go through something like this with family and friends by my side.

Logan came home yesterday after spending a week in Graham and I was very happy to see him. He has taken every opportunity today to hug me and tell me how much he loves me, often saying that he missed me while he was gone.... SO SWEET! This morning, though he woke a little earlier than usual, I was excited to greet him when he called for me saying, "Mommy, I excited to be home now. Come get me!" Who wouldn't be able to get out of bed after hearing that sweet thing on the monitor???