Sunday, March 10, 2013

Breaking news

About 45 minutes ago, the surgery team came stampeding in. I find them a bit rude usually (the nurses tell me I'm not the only one with that opinion), but today they brought good news.

The news: Let's pull that tube out. And let's see if she wants to try eating. Oh holy crap we were excited.

So that tube came out, the tape and other sticky stuff came off her face and we have one super happy baby.

She just finished drinking one ounce of Pedialyte (sort of like Gatorade for babies). If that stays down nicely, we'll get to try breast milk later tonight or tomorrow morning.

Way to go, Tess!

 One minute after the tube was pulled.

Posing with some of her new friends. 

The tiara was from the visiting Irish dancers that came by earlier today. I think it make it look like she's ready to vote in the conclave with the other cardinals.

9 comments:

  1. What great news! Love seeing that big smile! Here's hoping the Pedialyte stays down. Thanks for all the updates. Sending lots of love and prayers from your friends down south. Christina, Rich and the kiddos

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  2. It's good to see that smile again!

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  3. That smile is enchanting and with the tiara, all seems to be moving in such a positive direction.
    We love you Tess - The GranTanas

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  4. Wonderful news! Great job T! You're a superstar and mom, dad. And dog are your great backup band. Can't wait to have you all over very soon. Gil, Lori, and Yma

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  5. so happy to hear the good news!!! wonderful pics too. i love the tiara!! princess tess is back to health. so happy to see her little smiley face and those big baby blues. xoxo tia and tio in NJ

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  6. Yippeeeeeee! Thanks be to God. I've been praying so hard. I'm so happy for Tess, Denise and Andy.

    Definitely, Tess looks so much happier in this picture. As always, she is a beauty whether grinning or not :)


    Much love to everyone.


    XOXOX
    Tsamas Family

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  7. It's so great to see that beautiful smile! Geez, a smile and poop makes us all happy! :) Go Tess! Hugs to all - Yolie

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  8. Happy to hear things are looking up. I know it has been a long road for all of you. We are all sending good thoughts and positive energy from Rose.

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