Not a quick PICC

Good news! My CO2 level is down to 45!!! Sucky thing is I'm still on the Bipap.

"Let me at that Bipap"

Doc says they can't release me based on one number, that it's the global picture. Because I got so sick so suddenly, they are being extra cautious. Even though I had the infection for a couple of weeks prior to ending up in the hospital, it's the fact that I went from "0 - 60" in a matter of a half an hour.

I got a PICC line today!!! A PICC line is a peripherally inserted central catheter, it's a form of IV access that can be used for a prolonged period of time (up to a year I guess). I usually get a PICC at the beginning of a hospital stay, but as I was so sick when I came in they just rammed the IV in. So now I have this purple thing in my arm:

I just keep getting sexier and sexier

The PICC will be great for home IV's (if it comes to that) and they want it there in case I get sick again in the future.

I was actually supposed to attempt physio today, but as I was on the phone with the transplant physiotherapist, my nurse poked her head in the room and said they were ready to "PICC me".  And as I know how long that can take we cancelled the physio. Later I talked to the CF physio guy and he needs to talk with the transplant physio girl to figure things out.

I ended up taking forever getting the PICC. I fell asleep waiting for the porter to bring me back to my room. The PICC insertion party was quite interesting. There are 5 additional spots where PICC guy tried to get it in.

Stupid, sneaky, crazy veins.

The good news I received later today: I get to stop the Bipap!!! They want to see how I do without it for a couple of nights. They'll then do another fun blood gas and see where my CO2 is. If good, no Bipap. If bad, stupid Bipap and I will keep on being roommates.

We ended up going to the Eaton Centre on my day pass as I wanted to check out some sneakers I've been contemplating exchanging some $$$ for. Completely my idea. We get there, I try them on and Brad, Ted and Judy love them. I say I love them and Brad grabs the box and says "Happy Birthday!"

These just scream "Fun"

He planned on getting them for me for my birthday on Wednesday. He was going to sneak off and buy them, but I kinda changed things for him. I LOVE them! Red is my favorite colour and hello!!! lime green laces!!?!?! Love :)

Everybody at physio will be so jealous.

We spent the rest of my get-out-of-jail-free pass relaxing at the condo. What I look forward to most on these passes is to see my little G-man. He's always so happy to see me, squeaking and tap dancing.

There is a rumor that I will be exiting this fantastical hotel by the end of the week. I don't want to get too excited but...