Small cut. Need I say more?

We got there this morning to learn that there had been an emergency and Em's surgery was pushed back. So, we sat and talked with her and Jim for four hours until they came and took her away.

At this point, we were taken to the cafeteria/waiting area. We were told there would be updates as soon as they could tell us anything. Jim and Pk stalked out an outlet so Jim was playing computer games while I knitted and Pk read. All too soon, the assistant came out to say Em was done. We expected 6 and 1/2 hours but it was only 2.

I cried. The stress came pouring out of my eyes and down my face. I know Em is ok but I couldn't help the tears. The alien baby is attached to Em's spine and they biopsied all around it so they can make sure that there is no chance of cancer. The surgeon said, "we have to be careful that there are no cells left that might grow or spread". I get it. I really do but now we wait for another week for results and do this all over again. Or we wait and go through 6 weeks of radiation and then surgery.

Em is upset. She is in pain and has a chest tube (which can't be comfortable) and an epidural. They're keeping her overnight and then she'll come home tomorrow. I cried when I saw her which made her cry. She's so tired....

We stayed in the ICU for a little while but there is really not room in there so Pk and I came home and left the space for Jim. It was hard to walk away from my baby but there was really nothing I could do and she needs to rest, not entertain us.

I don't know what else to say. I'm worn out. I'll update you all as soon as there is news either way.