I’ve never been in the hospital for more than a few days. With my first son I was there for about three days recovering and ensuring that he was healthy enough to go home. However, the IV in my hand was taken out within a few hours of giving birth. So I’ve never had an IV in for longer than a day or so. 

I’ve been in the hospital now for three weeks, and that’s who long this IV has been in my arm. I had no idea they could stay in the same spot for that long. Apparently as long as there isn’t a sign of infection and the IV flushes properly it can stay in there for a long time. 

Well, I think three weeks is the limit. I’m now starting to itch and there are sores developing under the plastic bit. Unfortunately, I don’t have many needs any more. Typically doctors come and check on me once in the morning and then my nurse checks my vitals every 4 hours and that’s about it. Most of the time I’m alone in my room and no one comes in here. Of course I have my nurses number and I could call her, but you get the point.