I really have to learn to stop planning my discharge day ahead of time. We were so going home today, got paperwork done, scripts done, gj tube changed early this morning and even a flu shot...........When Mr. Avery decided he'd stay a little longer (probably b/c he has his very own tv and can watch it when he wants). Around 12pm his heartrate started to creeop up and has still not gone done. It is usually high for a few reasons (dehydration, pending fever, pain). He is smiling so i am sure it is not pain and he has no reason to be dry. He has not spiked a fever yet but it takes him awhile too and I suspect he will tonight. He has all the signs of a fever (warm, breathing fast and high heartrate) so they decided to run bloodcultures on his central line. God this brings back baaaad memories when his line was infected with yeast b/c he presented the same way. I think I am always thinking he has a line infection b/c I'm so scared after the last experience. So god willing it is nothing.

I unfortunately cannot stay tonight b/c I have to relieve the nurse b/c Rick has a work thing. I also HAVE to work tomorrow. I feel very confident with the crew here as they all know Avery well and I know they will call me if anything goes down. I honestly stopped feeling guilty a long time ago b/c we are here 95% of the time with him but we also have so many other obligations and "ya gotta do what ya gotta do". So hopefully Mr. Avery has a peaceful uneventful night and day tomorrow and he we can try the whole discharge thing at some point :)