Freya in the Whitsunday's last year

Freya in the Whitsunday's last year

Sunday, September 26, 2010

our first outing

Today we all left the hospital for the first time since Freya's surgery.  She is quickly getting over her flu and the doctors said that provided Freya covered her mouth and nose with a face mask whilst leaving the hospital we could take her out for a short time.  Her destination of choice was pizza in Carlton.  I've attached some photos of us making our escape and our 'parole'  lunch.  Freya will be re-tested on Wednesday for influenza and if the test is negative, she will be able to move around the hospital again.

I've also attached a photo of Freya in her helmet that she was fitted for on Friday.  The helmet became necessary following a couple of not-so clever incidents where she thought she could stand by herself.  As both incidents occured during the night, she must wear the helmet during the night and anytime she is not supervised.  The helmet will protect her fragile skull and brain from any potential fall during this critical recovery period.  As you can see by the expression on her face, she is rethinking the wisdom of her nocturnal hijinks.


 leaving the hospital



pizza tastes so much better in the sunshine


mmm...maybe I won't try out any of my tricks by myself again

11 comments:

  1. Dear Freya,
    Terrific that you could get out for awhile and have pizza, yum yum I know how you love pizza. It would have been lovely to be out in the sun after so long. Don't try any more getting out of bed while nobody is aware of what you are doing. Keep up the good work you are doing great.
    Love Grandma. xxxx

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  2. Geez, I can tell by the expression on your face Frey that you don't like that helmet one little bit, but you do look very cute in it! You and Blue Ted look like a couple of prize fighters who copped some sneaky blows on your way to a resounding victory. Good on you champ! Keep up the good work, but only while someone's watch OK.

    Love Auntie Patricia xoxo

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  3. I'm so happy your better Freya!
    I can't wait to visit you becuase i miss you sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooomuch!
    lOvE
    eDiE <3
    xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxoxooxoxooxoxoxooxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxooxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
    (thats 1 1000th of how much i miss you and love you)

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  4. Freya, I am so thrilled to see how good you are looking. It is fabulous to see you enjoying the sunshine and a big mouthful of pizza.
    Aaron has been wearing a helmet for twelve months now. His is just as beautiful (not) as yours but hopefully once your skull repairs and you get your balance back you will not have to wear yours longterm.
    In the next week we will have a parcel on its way to you. Get Mum to keep an eye out for it. Luv Kathy P

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  5. Hello Freya,
    Carlton pizza yesterday, Red Door or Cube is not far away.
    I bet you enjoyed getting out.
    Love
    George

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  6. Hi Freya. What a beautiful thing sunshine is, and I see it all the time in your big smile. Yum, pizza and sunshine at the same time!!
    You look like a model for helmets and everyone knows that models are pretty stunning looking people, so you shouldn't mind wearing your headgear so much. Hope to see you soon. Love and jokes from Ril

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  7. Hi Frey. I am heading off soon for a big meeting in America where some of the best doctors from all around the world are going to talk about how they can find a cure for Rasmussen's Encephalitis.

    I will be thinking about you and looking forward to coming to visit when I get back in a few weeks.

    Keep up the good work with your therapy.

    Lots of love from
    Aunty DEirdre

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  8. Dear Freya,

    I miss u so much!!!!!!

    Even my dad has been following you in the hospital!

    Gr8 to hear your better!

    Elise

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  9. Hi Freya
    It's good to hear that you are allowed out of the hospital now yum pizza, yeah maybe don,t try standing up if nobody is watching
    GET WELL SOON

    Adele

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  10. Hi Freya, I like the pictures of you, especially the pizza one! Yum! Luv from Juliette :)

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  11. my first stop would have been pizza too!!! yummy. someday you must try NY pizza too, there is nothing like it in the whole world.

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