OT Update and Other News

Mia's OT appointment was at her school today. I am still waiting to talk to her therapist to see how everything went, but it sure was nice of her to stop by the school today to meet with Mia. Mia loves Kelly and enjoys her visits with her!

In other news, one week from today we will be heading back into Boston...again. Another appointment with the rheumatologist. I can't believe two months have come and gone since her last check-up. It will be interesting to see what he has to say. Everything has been the same since her last appointment, however, her right knee has some swelling on it now and she has been limping on it a bit. So, we will see what he says and what the next step is for her. We are hoping to start adding things back into her diet this summer to see what has been the cause of the flare-ups and inflammation to her joints.

Also, next Friday we take Mia back to the eye doctor for her three-month checkup. She goes every three months to have her eyes examined for a disease called uveitis (inflammation of the middle layer of the eye, which, if left untreated, can lead to blindness). JRA can cause uveitis in some cases...and girls are more prone to get it than boys. The last time we went the doctor just peeked in her eye (well, we had to hold Mia down while she was kicking and screaming so the doc could get a good look inside). This time, she will have to have her eyes dilated. She had this done back in October for the first time. They dilate both of her eyes in order to look way into the back of Mia's eyes to check for inflammation. It is certainly not a pleasant procedure for a two-year-old. :o/

Also, Mia will be going to see her pediatrician to get a shot to prevent her from getting the chicken pox. Her rheumatologist requested this so if Mia were to get the chicken pox and they had to treat her with some other medication other than what she is currently on that it wouldn't weaken or worsen her immune system even more than it already is. So, in essence, this vaccination will be protecting her immune system.

So, next week is a big week for us. Please continue to keep Mia in your prayers as we stand strong and believe God for a miracle for our little girl! We are believing for a normal, healthy life for her with no inflammation in her body and an immune system that functions the way God created it to with no malfunctions or disease.