So today Ian's rounds with the doctors were great news that he was able to move up to the transplant floor. We were told this news around 9am and waited until about 3:30pm for it to actually happen but it did happen and we are thrilled!
Ian ate a late lunch because we waited to order in case he was moved (per direction of his nurse). We loaded up a wagon and his bed and made the journey to a new tower of the hospital just for transplant patients. In celebration we got cheese pizza. Ian wanted checkerboard pizza but the closest Little Ceasers was over 30 minutes away so we went to Papa Johns. Grandma and Grandpa Meldrum and Livia were able to join in our feast in his new room which is smaller than PICU but has advantages of being able to eat, not be connected to so many monitors and visitors are not limited. It is quite noisy on the trx floor I must say.
Ian took a stroll down the hall with Grandma and Grandpa and was able to find where the tricylces are kept. He saw a little girl his age who just had liver trx two weeks ago (dubbed his "twin" b/c they are so close in age and she also has blonde hair and blue eyes and is from the HHI, SC area). I think they will be playmates.
Ian didn't want the tape off his leads but we convinced him to take them off with some jellybeans--a bribe treat.
Ian got to hold Livia which he loved and I got a few pictures of that "reunion".
Overall today was a great day!
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4 comments:
It's so great to hear that Ian has made the big move out of the PICU. Wonderful news!
Yay! Yay! Yay! So excited to hear the news! I'm sure Grandma and Grandpa will be glad to see Ian more. Sounds like they are being wonderful! Stay strong!
Ian will be off on those trikes with his new friend before you know it.
Super dee duper! Glad that Ian is now in the TRX where he is able to get around more. I am sure the family will be happy to spend more time with him. Keep smiling!
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