Coffee

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So my liquid diet yesterday was just about as fun as it sounded. Turns out that even if you haven't eaten for 7 days, pureed chicken broth, strained oatmeal, and nasty looking yellow pudding surprisingly enough isn't appetizing. :) I did have some apple juice, a little of the chicken broth and a popcycle yesterday and totally paid for it, but it's progress. This morning I actually have a decaf Starbucks mocha. It's wonderful to put something "normal" in my mouth, even though I'm probably only going to manage about 1/4 of this cup.

My really good news for the day is that I get to go home tomorrow morning. When I called to tell Rory, she was so excited and then said, "Wait a minute. There's a problem with this. I thought you were coming home Monday." Too funny. My dad gets into town today so my mom and dad are bringing the kids up to visit when Camden gets out of school, and I am really looking forward to the visit. We haven't seen the kids since Sunday.

Several friends stopped by yesterday, and it was so nice to answer the door and see the surprise on their faces that I was up and about. I'm sure they were almost as happy to not see me in hospital gowns as I was to be out of them. :)

That's about it for today. Not much excitement in Room 601, but that's a good thing.

Comments

Mayme said…
Yippeee! Home:) I know you can't wait.

Too funny about Rory.

Hope the Starbucks goes well and you have a good day.
9:05 AM
Randi Oh said…
enjoy the kiddos and yay you are going home! praying here for you :)!!
9:09 AM
Anonymous said…
So glad for you that you get to go home tomorrow, it will feel so good to be with your kiddos and in your own bed!!
9:12 AM
tinetinesmom said…
Soooo GLAD you're going home!! Have a great time with Camden & Rory today. I know you (and the kids) feel like it's been a lifetime away from each other!! Keep up the great progress!
9:19 AM
April said…
Sounds like things are getting a little better every day! I'm so happy to hear you'll be going home tomorrow! Take care of yourself.
9:22 AM
Unknown said…
Sooo Glad for You and Brian!! Our God is Awesome!! Know the kids will be glad to have you home as much as you will be glad you are there!! nothing like your own bed, and not getting awakened every 3 to 4 hours!! Still praying!
Your 2nd cousin by marriage!!
Victoria
9:27 AM
M :-) said…
Yay! I'm so excited that you get to go home tomorrow. There is nothing like resting in your own bed, and not having the nurses come in and wake you up every few hours.

Have a great time with Camden and Rory today. Rory's comment made me laugh. Too cute!

I hope the Starbucks treats you well, and that you have a good day. Take care.
9:29 AM
KrisJ said…
So so so happy!! YAAA progress! Love that you get some Starbucks to start off the day! Keep on keepin gon girl, you are rocking this recovery thing!
10:23 AM
Alex said…
Hi Melissa! I have been reading your blog for a couple year's now but hadn't checked in in a while. I didn't realize all that you have been going through! I am so sorry that you are in this place but glad to know that things are getting better! I will be praying for your recovery and for your family! Take care!
Kathy Lipic
1:09 PM
Elizabeth Frick said…
Oh my goodness, HOORAY for real coffee!!! How exciting.
And I'm in tears over the fact that you get to go home soon. I'm sure that will be soooo wonderful.
Be sure to keep me posted on when you can eat cupcakes. ;)
2:06 PM
anneberit said…
Keeping you in my toughts and prayers. So glad to hear you are going home soon. :)

anneberit (aka lime)
4:19 PM
Unknown said…
I'll definitely be praying for smooth sailing for your homecoming tomorrow! Although I fell of the blogging world as well as the AKC world, I remember your blog of Rory's homecoming and early days at home so well. You are a beautiful person with a beautiful family. I'm so happy that you have lots of "real" friends (as opposed to us "imaginary" ones - my son's words for my internet friends) that are taking care of you. And such a wonderful family and husband! Continued prayers for you and your family.
4:25 PM
Jay, Jane and Jared said…
Glad you are headed home tomorrow - cute story about Rory!
Sending prayers as you continue your recovery from surgery.

("ourmagoo" from Holt BB)
6:53 PM
Christine @ 12,450miles said…
I bet you will never agree with the statement "Home Sweet Home" more after tomorrow. I'll be raising my 'bucks in a virtual toast to you in the morning. HOME! YAY! :-)
7:20 PM
Janet said…
Home, home, HOME...will feel SO good. YAY for that good news. and YAY for coffee...even if just a wee bit at a time. :-)
7:31 PM
Darla Yocom said…
Good to hear that you are doing better and we hope the progress continues. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. ~D
8:35 PM
Melissa Shanhun said…
Melissa here from TDD team - praying for you! Keep your chin up! Hugs!
10:59 PM
Wendy said…
There's no place like home!! Rejoicing with you on that news! I know you enjoyed your visit with those sweeties of yours. Continued love and prayers from Michigan!
5:08 AM
Davita said…
Melissa, by the time you read this you will probably be home! I know the kids are going to be so happy to have mommy with them.
I am one of the gals that you posted about earlier: a friend from digiland. A friend even though we have never met face-to-face. It is a strange and wonderful thing I think.
I am sending you lots of love and hugs and prayers. I know you have a wonderful support system and I want to be a part of it, even from far away. I hope you have a swift recovery and I will look for your updates.
11:17 AM
Grace said…
wow! home already!!! i love rory's commentary on that :) hope your recovery goes super duper well from home!
11:42 AM
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