Dan and I are both ill and, after talking to the staff at the hospital and explaining the situation, have decided not to visit Mom in the hospital today. It seems unfair to expose her to even more germs and, honestly, we both feel pretty much too sick to do much of anything other than cough and sleep.
We've spoken to her nurses several times by phone and she continues to improve slowly. Her pain, according to staff, is fine and she has not required any additional morphine. The rash is improving, the cellulitis is responding to the antibiotics and the feeding tube site seems secure. She is receiving her regular feedings without incident.
The infectious disease specialist was in today and he has added a short burst (3 days) of Clindomycin in addition to the Vancomyacin in an attempt to get the MRSA under control.
If all continues to do well they expect to discharge her back to Woodbine in the next 24 to 48 hours where they will continue the IV antibiotics until both courses are completed as ordered by the doctors.
Thanks to everyone who's called or emailed with their concern and best wishes. IT is, as always, much appreciated by all of us.
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