We went through the rigamarole of answering all the questions (FYI, chewing gum is not ok prior to anesthesia-who knew?) and signing the paper work, sigh. Tessa was sedated and taken in to surgery for the bone marrow aspiration from both her hips. The procedure was relatively short, and we were reunited 45 minutes later in recovery.
Here's our baby girl in recovery before waking from sedation after the biopsy.
She woke up groggy but happy and we went to meet Nana and Poppie to await the results. After a half an hour we were whisked into a consultation room with our doctor, the wonderful Dr. Krista Schlis. She let us know that the initial look at the biopsy did not show leukemia. However (before you get excited), this doesn't mean that she doesn't have it. It just means that they are going to run more tests on the sample. So, back to our second home we go.
The lab is going to do testing on the sample to determine if it is leukemia, and we have an appointment for Wednesday afternoon to discuss the results. Meanwhile that means more waiting for us, argh! Tessa is doing pretty well (with the exception of the multitude of puncture wounds). She is in pain from the procedure, but she was walking a little today. She's sporting two new bandages until tomorrow, and we're hoping the pain in her hips will disappear quickly.
Gonna try to get some rest and do something fun tomorrow before our return to the hospital on Wednesday. Thanks to all of you for your thoughts and prayers, it makes the journey more bearable.
A special thank you to Zoe, Colby, Kendall, Sarah, Gabriel and Lindsay for Tessa's balloons! She was thrilled to get her first special delivery!!!
I have tears seeing her happy with the balloons. Glad they supplied some good cheer on her otherwise not so fun 3rd birthday. Waiting is hard. Have fun tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteWhat a roller coaster you are on... So so glad for better news today and praying for more to come on Wednesday! Hope you can find some fun tomorrow! Happy Birthday Tessa! : ) Kristin
ReplyDeleteI have blurry eyes for so many reasons. Seeing your little love post biopsy, the news of possibilities (please his let that be the outcome), and a pretty girl smiling on her birthday after all that she has been through this past week. Sarah, your ability to still have humor through all this is proof of your strength and unmeasured love for your daughter.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday sweet Tessa! I'm so happy you like the balloons. Be expecting a package to arrive tomorrow. (it was the earliest we could get it there). That said, this birthday should be celebrated all month!!!!!
It is so amazing how strong you are! I hope you all have LOADS of fun today!!!!! Still praying for you every day!
ReplyDeleteSarah please add me to the list of those out here praying and sending good vibes for our little Tessa - and hugs to you. Much love Mimi
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