Great news from Baltimore: Susan was able to check Tessa out of the hospital and bring her back to our apartment this evening! Last night was a rough one as the pain increased a great deal after her epidural was removed, but the nurses were finally able to figure out the dose of pain medicine she needed to get comfortable and she's felt much better since then.
Susan sent me a couple of photos:
Tessa on the couch in the apartment:
Earlier, at the hospital in the midst of eating a drugged Fig Newton:
and the last is of Sam and Mitchell, who began a five day odyssey through Orlando theme parks at Harry Potter World tonight!
Salve! Glad to see that you are doing well and are home. Looks and sounds like you are getting around pretty well also. Kate has been keeping me informed of your progress. I will see you soon.
Posted by: Magistra Marquis | June 28, 2011 at 09:23 AM
Good to hear your voice today. Got you some cool stuff from honeydukes. Love you!
Posted by: Zanny | June 11, 2011 at 11:38 PM
Hey there, Tessa! I'm hijacking my cousin Dudley's computer for a minute, and thanks to a great suggestion by a girl named Abbey, I found your blog. I'm really sorry I can't help you directly, because I'm sure some Skele-Gro from Madam Pomfrey would patch this up in one night. Just make sure this guy named Lockhart doesn't come near you, or you might not have any bones left. BUt I've heard recently he hasn't been quite the same... Sorry, I gotta go, I hear the Dursleys coming back!
Posted by: Harry Potter | June 11, 2011 at 05:04 PM
Tessa-
"Hufflepuffs are particularly good finders!"
"What the hell is a Hufflepuff?!"
"I want Hermione Granger!!! ...and a rocket ship."
A bit of AVPM humor to hopefully brighten your day :) Lots of love and stay strong! Can't wait to see you in July! Also, I'm sending you the pictures of the MOJCL shirts as soon as I can find my camera!
Posted by: Kate Needham | June 11, 2011 at 03:00 PM
Hey there! I wish I could be out there with you, and I'm glad to hear you're doing pretty well! It makes me feel better knowing the nurses figured out how much medicine you need, so you're not in quite as much pain.
ALso, Sam and Mitchell: I hope you enjoy yourselves in Harry Potter World, because I am quite jealous. Although I am kind of immersing myself in a world of Harry Potter here at home anyway. =)
Posted by: Abbey | June 11, 2011 at 01:07 PM
Good news !!!! Glad Tessa is out of the hospital. Rest for everyone ! It's difficult to be a patient and equally so to be a caregiver. Take care everyone.
Posted by: Diana | June 11, 2011 at 06:43 AM
So glad to hear Tessa is out of the hospital. Strong work! Sending good thoughts and hugs your way, Tessa. Susan, too. Rob, good wishes as you head to Baltimore. You all must be exhausted.
P.S. Who woulda thunk a fig newton? :>)
Posted by: Cheryl Knopf | June 11, 2011 at 04:11 AM
Can Tessa bring some of those fig newtons home? I'll be down in July.
Personal testimony: Epidurals are HUGE!
Keep up the great recovery!
Posted by: G-man | June 10, 2011 at 10:38 PM