First Shot

Last Friday was our first "shot night." It was the first time that we had to give our baby girl a shot of an immune suppressant medication. 


It went OK. As Justin prepped the needle I explained to E that she was going to start a new medication and it was going to hurt (yup, I try to be as honest as I can with her about all this). She immediately started to cry. I held her on my lap and Justin administered the shot. She cried of course, but she did ok. She refused a band aid and she wasn't a fan of Justin for about 30 minutes after. She also didn't want ANYTHING to touch her boo boo. Including poor Brinkley (the cat) who had curled up next to her. 


When I took her to bed we talked about it. I asked her where she got that boo boo and she said "From the medicine. It hurt and I cry". I told her she did a great job, but that we were going to have to do this every week. She said OK. HA. 


What was heart breaking...was Monday when I took her to the dentist. She said "I don't want to go to the dentist. I don't want a shot!"

:(


I told her, only the doctor, and mommy and daddy, give her shots. Yeah um, pretty sure that doesn't sound right, huh??


SO that is our JA update. The good news is that she didn't have any side effects. This is great news because we doubled her dose. The bad news is that yesterday her fingers were REALLY puffy. We documented it on the calendar and took pictures. We think her little body is trying to flare. 


And this Friday we will be in San Francisco for the CCC fundraiser kick off events! We are looking forward to the events and having the opportunity to thank the Arthritis Foundation as well as the riders who have dedicated the time and enegery to training and fundraising. 


Last weekend we were able to attend another Arthritis Foundation Event. This time, thru the Sacramento branch. They hosted a JA Family Day at the Sac zoo and we had a GREAT time! We got to spend time with Nicole, Rich, Bevin and Hayden (Bevin, who also has JA and is just a few months younger than Ellie) and got to meet other families. It was a great day! Here are some pictures...

Ellie and Bevin

Ellie making a Kangaroo

Bevin, Nicole, Me and Ellie

The girls checking something out

OK....It's late...off to bed!