The medical team came in this morning for their rounds to discuss Sunshine's case in detail. From their discussions and checking of Sunshine, they conclude Sunshine can go home today. Katie was relieved.
Some of medical equipment were removed leaving only the IV inserted into her leg, which by the time we will be discharged will be though. Katie was glad they are going home soon, it's been a long 4 days. Although she was told she shouldn't feel the need to have to stay at her child's bedside every minute of the day but Katie just couldn't leave her.
Katie did get away from the commotion of the PICU briefly to gather her thoughts but not for long and she didn't leave the hospital grounds.
She knew staying around the clock with Sunshine in the PICU for this few days was both physically and emotionally draining. Although the hospital staff encouraged she and Eric to go home, get a good night's rest, and return to the hospital refreshed in the morning Katie declined.