tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028594537813006872.post8302946065255831140..comments2023-03-15T05:49:52.343-04:00Comments on My Teen is an Old Lady Who Turns Purple (& her little brother has arthritis, too): The port is in!Amadayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07951303205524536934noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028594537813006872.post-61733963986889128432011-09-29T11:03:00.131-04:002011-09-29T11:03:00.131-04:00Danielle, I cannot thank you enough for posting th...Danielle, I cannot thank you enough for posting this blog. Being a mom with RA I worry so that my youngest daughter is going to follow me on this path. Through your blog Emily's courage has made me realize if she can do it with such grace so can I. Should my daughter have to go down this path then she too will manage...we all find a way. I am so happy for Em knowing that the infusions are going to be so much better for her in the future. It sounds like it was a very long and emotional day. You are all so very lucky to have each other. Em chose wisely when she chose her parents. She chose the ones who were the strongest and most compassionate to help her through all that was to come. I hope she heals quickly and is back to her cheerful bouncy self! ((HUGS)) for you both.Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03129393501487235970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028594537813006872.post-73667423459981187772011-09-29T08:39:03.203-04:002011-09-29T08:39:03.203-04:00Em is amazing young lady. I wish I could read this...Em is amazing young lady. I wish I could read this and not cry! Those pictures to the right don't help any! She is one tough gal! I am so glad the day is over and the port is placed and on its way to healing. Im sorry placement was difficult - what is easy for poor Emily? The drive to Shands will be so much easier not having to worry about IV pokes! I sure hope & pray port makes IV days a bit easier and no infections. You now have another job- "Port Police"! You have the right to be picky and make sure the person who access her port is nothing but the BEST! Nice to hear inflammation markers are better than they were last year. That is confirming you are on the right track! <br />Hang in there...Get some rest! i hope the pain is decreased each hour for Emily and the port heals beautifully! Hugs to your sweet Em and entire family!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13405391515898480443noreply@blogger.com