Melody,

Its actually great that Alan gets to stay in the hospital for the first rounds of IVIG - that way they can watch him closely for any side affects, etc.... and will be easier for him not having to go back and forth every day for the infusion. Also, once he gets to do them at home - he'll find its much easier - the nurse shows up - your meds are already there - you get all the attention, and they are done!

Can you go hang with him at the hosital? The infusions frankly are pretty dull! - I'm sure he'll appreciate the company....

Not sure where they wuold do the infusions as an inpatient - I had my first five rounds (one day apart each) at the hospital as an outpatient - they did it in the same unit they do chemo, remicade, etc.. as the nurses are required to check your vitals frequently during the treatment.

Wish him well