Florida was tricky this year. We had really hoped Tessa would be all healed from surgery so she could fully enjoy Florida, but that wasn’t the case. Her doctors gave us their blessing to go, and we were all in desperate need of a break from trips to Mayo. Tess knew she wouldn’t be able Read More
Florida {Part 1}
Tough Like Tessa {Sclero round 3}
Last Wednesday Tessa had her third round of sclerotherapy. The night before the first round we had an ice storm, and basically slid the entire way to Rochester. The night before the second round a tornado touched down close by and we had excessive winds which knocked our power out. This time, there was a Read More
Friday Favorites
Favorite picture: Doesn’t everyone go-kart around the house in a frilly dance dress and heels? Favorite kid quote: Tessa, after I told her we didn’t have any doctor’s appointments that day: “What? No appointments at all?! This is the best day I ever heard of.” Favorite clothing item: It currently feels like -21 outside, so Read More
Tough Like Tessa
Although Tessa’s surgery went well, the surgeons weren’t able to remove all of her fluid-filled cysts. She had hundreds of micro cystic spaces inside her hip/thigh/pelvic area, and following surgery some of those spaces moved together and formed larger macro cystic spaces. These cysts are capable of producing their own fluid, which is why Tessa Read More
