Out of ICU

Lucy's MRI showed her brain was safe enough to move to the neurosurgery floor on Sunday afternoon.

The scan held little information, as expected, on the success of the tumor resection, due to the nature of the surgical approach. She'll have another one in a couple of months to decipher that.

But we are grateful to be in a quieter, more private space, and happy to lose several irritating tubes and cords.

She still primarily spends her time sleeping between headaches, but seems more herself when she wakes up: she can eat small amounts, expresses herself well, and enjoyed changing into a cute nightie.

Likely the lumbar drain will not be removed until tomorrow, and her headaches will persist until that is removed, but Tylenol with codeine tag-teamed with morphine keeps her comfortable. After the drain is removed, she will remain in the hospital for observation at least another day.

Many of you have asked about visiting. She is not up for chatting, games or movies yet, and the room is very small, but her parents would be cheered up by a quiet 10 minute friend anytime!