Update.....not such a good one :(

[playfelt]

At this point wait till the doctors make a decision as it will take the family time after that to make a decision too. If child is in hospital in another city mom may quit her job and take boy and move there living in special housing near the hospital such as Ronald McDonald house or whatever is out there. I'm sure the hospital will make a decision soon. Find it odd she would need to be in the hospital the whole time unless there are hourly sessions or whatever. But mom's job is likely over for a time regardless. There is a government payment she can tap into to cover being with a sick child that covers some of the costs while away too.

For sure some feelers is a good idea but I would just wait till you get back from vacation but let the mom know to keep you up to date with constant emails while you are away so you know what is going on.