Today I braved destiny and decided to take all four kids with me to Scottish Rite. It really wasn't that big of a deal. The older two escorted the youngest around to look at trains and fish while I was able to keep Brylea entertained in the room. It was a pretty non-eventful visit. They are continuing to notice how Humira is working for us (mixed with Methotrexate). I was happy to report that Brylea has only asked for pain meds twice since our last visit in January. The only thing Dr. Wright saw was that Brylea's left wrist seems to still be a little more swollen than the rest of the joints and doesn't show that great of improvement. Therefore, she is ready to take the next step. Sometime in the next few months we are going to do what is called a "site injection". Radiology will do an ultrasound on her left wrist to mark precisely where to inject meds into her wrist. We will go back in June to re-assess her progress. Right now we are only talking a one time site injection and hopefully that will do the trick.
On a side note, I think I get excited for Scottish Rite visits just for the simple fact that I love eating in their cafeteria. Food is good and fairly cheap. Plus, they have enough variety for everyone. It has been a tradition to go and eat in the cafe everytime we go now (besides getting the popcorn!).
Other than that, we just sit and keep giving Brylea her weekly injections. The only side effect we have found from the Humira is a pretty bad reaction to the injection site. The only trick that we have not tried is giving Bry Benadryl before we give the shot to help counteract the reaction. Will try it this Friday and see if it works :)
