Surgery center called around 12:30 and said that Dr. X was running really early and we could come ASAP. We arrived at 1:35, called Caroline back at 1:50. I went with her. She was very calm, probably still on a high from her new iPad she was gifted with this morning. The nurse started to get her ready for the I.V. when Dr. X called from the OR, where he was operating on Emily's former teammate, to say hold off, he wanted to look at a small scab on her thigh, right above the knee and on the quad. He came in to look, and called an Infectious Disease specialist to be sure everything was okay. He said they don't take any chances, especially with a history of MRSA. After about 20-30 minutes of calls and exams, the ID Dr gave the go ahead. Whew! Caroline said, "I am going to be really ticked if they don't do this today." Great nurses and staff. Started the IV antibiotics and fluids. Caroline took it like the champ she is. Me, on the very, very brink of a total cryfest. There were also two Emory Univ. medical students that helped push the "loopy" medicine. Which immediately lived up to its name, according to Caroline. A few very well concealed tears from Caroline, a few not so well concealed from me, a blessing and a kiss, and she was off. And now we sit and wait.