One Night

Last weekend Janiece went to watch Mick play ball and I had the opportunity to stay with Scott for a night.

Here is a quick run down of how the night went:

(Note-I didn't get to Scott's house until around 11pm because it was my daughter's birthday)

11:00pm-chat with Scott, look out the window any time ANY car drove by. I guess that's what you do in Bothwell..??? :)
11:15-oral pills
11:30-get IV antibiotic out of fridge
11:55-get IV line flushed-ready to go-hang antibiotic.
12:00am-antibiotic started, Tuck Scott in bed.
12:20-Scott sleeping-I check on antibiotic to make sure it is infusing well/the right speed.
1:00-antibiotic finished infusing. Disconnect line and flush IV line.
1:15-I close my eyes and fall asleep
3:00-Up to help Scott use the restroom (NOTE-there is some difference in opinion here--after Scott very quietly whispered my name, and I did not wake up he called me on the telephone to wake me up, to help him! He claims he had been YELLING for minutes. ha!)
3:15-back to sleep.
5:00-Scott awake and needs pain medication, get meds, something to eat (note to all-never take pain meds on an empty stomach!)
5:30- take antibiotic out of fridge
5:45-Scott's wound vacuum has a leak, get tape cut to right size and repair dressing.
6:00-flush IV line and start antibiotic.
7:00-IV antibiotic finished-flush line and go back to bed for a few minutes.
7:45-Get up and get Scott ready for a shower-cover his leg and his PICC line so they don't get wet.
8:30-out of shower, dressed, and ready for breakfast
9:00-Home health nurse arrives for blood draws
9:30-morning pills-take antibiotic out of fridge
10:00-flush IV line and hang antibiotics.

Shortly after this I packed Scott's bag of all the needed medical supplies for his IV, his wound, his vacuum, carefully wrapped his antibiotics in freezer packs and placed them in a cooler, loaded up pillows, wheelchair, walker, hung his IV up on a latch in his truck, and sent him on his way so he could watch his boy play ball and drop some cows off. All of this for a few hours away from home....

While I was doing this Shaunie and Shaylie were doing chores and loading cows into the trailer (Can you believe it?)

Funny Story-
After I sent Scott on his way, I went into town to visit my sister, Melissa. When her son asked me what I was doing in Tremonton, I jokingly told my nephew Mason that I was babysitting Scott. He asked me "Do you get paid?" I told him no, and Mason looked up at me with 7 year old innocence and said "Hmmm, well when my sister babysits people, she usually gets paid!"



I thought that Scott had a pretty good night when I was with him. I was able to do it without problem, because it was only one night. I came home that day and took a two hour nap. I called Janiece and told her how amazing and wonderful she is-and it's true. I can't imagine a night like that every single night and never getting un-interrupted sleep. We love Scott and are so happy he is home and that we are able to care for him at home...but being a caretaker is a difficult job! I chose this for my profession but Janiece didn't get that choice. She has so willingly and lovingly stepped into this role without complaint. If you can pray for Janiece-that she can be blessed with stamina, strength, and happiness. Thank you Janiece! Scott is so very lucky to have you. You're my hero.