Today Zevi had a surgical consult that went well. Also he got to play with a nice lady and a doll that got a central line put in it. A central line in a semi-permanent line that goes into a verin and into the heart, comes out of the chest and ends up split into the separate connectors. It requires care and represents an infection risk, but does allow for infusions and blood draws without going into the veins. Over all, a very standard procedure that will eliminate the need for poking. Finally, Zevi got his nose swabbed to assess the bug he has. We will find out the results of the swab Monday and will make the go/no go decision then.
The day before Zevi had an interesting conversation with my dad. Zevi was given an ice cream, which he ate about a quarter of before it starting melting. Foreseeing ice cream on the floor, couch and every other surface, my father confiscated it and placed it in the freezer. My dad, then, used the opportunity to launch into a brief lecture on liquid vs. solid phases of ice cream. Zevi was told that once the ice cream is solid he can have it back. Zevi replied:
"I have understood. It is a good idea." He then pointed to another ice cream in the freezer: "This one is solid."
My father had no choice but to agree with the logic and provide a fresh ice cream. Which was then eaten a quarter way before it became liquid, was placed into the freezer and replaced with ice cream number three.
Pure genius!
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