Day 10

Praise Buddah, Allah, God, Mother Earth and anyone else who heard our prayers! Last night was long and rough, but today was our best day yet! Tessa's sense of humor was in attendance today, and we had lots of smiles. Whenever she gives a genuine smile I feel my heart split open and warm me to the tips of my fingers and toes. It has been so long since she has been happy. She still isn't eating and is subsisting on ice water and IV nutrition, dilauded and tv, but the light is clearly there at the end of the tunnel. The docs are so pleased with her progress, she's doing really well when you look at the spectrum of where children normally are at this stage. They are optimistically betting that her counts might hit .2 by Thursday. This is exciting, but to put it in perspective we want 500 for 2 consecutive days before she's allowed out of her room. But still!

Uncle Mattie came by today and hung out for a few hours. Made the Tessa smile and lots of paper cranes. We watched some of the classics as well today. Peter Pan arrived in the mail (minus a note, so we don't know who sent it ?!?). Tessa was so excited that she hugged it to her chest! We are currently on our second viewing. Also watched The Jungle Book and Cinderella. Yes, we watch a ton of tv. Also played with beads and read some stories. Baby steps, but she's finally feeling well enough to do some of those wonderful crafty activities you have all provided us with!

My pictures didn't turn out great, but was trying capture those smiles!

Happy girl!