tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2014653608019418727.post7208897262318145082..comments2023-11-05T05:14:50.743-05:00Comments on Irregularly Periodic Ruminations: The Blood TestAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00873541253069090821noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2014653608019418727.post-14949385458417399242008-11-15T00:47:00.000-05:002008-11-15T00:47:00.000-05:00Our 3-year old is scared of needles. He cries and ...Our 3-year old is scared of needles. He cries and fights. Makes it rough. Sometimes, they have to prick both arms because he was so tense they couldn't get enough from the first stick. Not a good time.<BR/><BR/>But when it's all done, he gets jelly beans. And that makes it all worthwhile. Apparently.Momma Trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01047263656994476297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2014653608019418727.post-50248623705024917932008-11-12T13:53:00.000-05:002008-11-12T13:53:00.000-05:00CK: We just make it look that way ;)Ellie: It's li...CK: We just make it look that way ;)<BR/><BR/>Ellie: It's like a magician. It's just sleight-of-brain instead of sleight-of-hand.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Kim: Ouch, sorry to hear about your dealing with the common sensically challenged.<BR/><BR/>Lola: A good nurse makes all the difference.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00873541253069090821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2014653608019418727.post-39485482180957439892008-11-12T12:31:00.000-05:002008-11-12T12:31:00.000-05:00My son's pretty good about shots, and he didn't ev...My son's pretty good about shots, and he didn't even flinch over getting his blood drawn. <BR/><BR/>Having an IV inserted by the idiot nurse who explained exactly what she was going to do to his little hand with a needle was a nightmare until I kicked her out and a more intelligent nurse came in and did it while I was reading him his favorite book that was strategically blocking what she was doing. Not even a tear! <BR/><BR/>I hope he doesn't have Lyme. It's rampant around here.Lolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07370267947354641941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2014653608019418727.post-65879338912979413532008-11-12T10:48:00.000-05:002008-11-12T10:48:00.000-05:00I work for a PhD doctor and when I first started w...I work for a PhD doctor and when I first started working for Dr G. my daughter asked if he gave me shots. After I stopped laughing I thought to myself that shots would be better than the crap he does give me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2014653608019418727.post-26694643070056139002008-11-12T09:34:00.000-05:002008-11-12T09:34:00.000-05:00"You didn't tell me that was going to happen." Tha..."You didn't tell me that was going to happen." That's it, right there, isn't it, for you parent-types? I don't know how you do it. I <I>admire</I> you for it, but still don't know how you do it.<BR/><BR/>EllieMe, You, or Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13159195620327366257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2014653608019418727.post-89557370805761330582008-11-12T09:03:00.000-05:002008-11-12T09:03:00.000-05:00i think that type of parental lying is not only ac...i think that type of parental lying is not only acceptable but mandatory. the girl (who's now 11) had lots of health issues as a baby and got blood drawn twice a week for almost two years. the hubs, god love him, had to pony up and take her to those appts. cos i just could not do it. i guess sometimes being the dad isn't as easy as it looks afterall : )creative kerfufflehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08645362903422740070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2014653608019418727.post-17402349518627498532008-11-12T08:30:00.000-05:002008-11-12T08:30:00.000-05:00AL: I just kept my eyes on the road.ZnT: Ouch. We ...AL: I just kept my eyes on the road.<BR/><BR/>ZnT: Ouch. We will not speak of the Zip's experience again.<BR/><BR/>Jen: Of course. She should always know what I go through ;)<BR/><BR/>Ms P: This is where wisdom comes from.<BR/><BR/>Khadra: He heals quickly :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00873541253069090821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2014653608019418727.post-20110285304978785502008-11-12T08:17:00.000-05:002008-11-12T08:17:00.000-05:00Oh I suck so badly at taking the kids for blood te...Oh I suck so badly at taking the kids for blood tests and shots. Im glad you both made it through it without too many wounds.Khadrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08272553894178287063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2014653608019418727.post-87526745820147869672008-11-12T01:28:00.000-05:002008-11-12T01:28:00.000-05:00dude, in the midst of an asthma evaluation for mid...dude, in the midst of an asthma evaluation for middle kid, the doc said, how 'bout flu shots, since your here? i said yes.<BR/><BR/>that was my first mistake.<BR/><BR/>the giant four year old, ninja tough guy that he thinks he is, needs some prep work apparently. <BR/><BR/>i hope also its the last of your tests.MsPicketToYouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12304288663203185972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2014653608019418727.post-89453794057415948682008-11-12T01:24:00.000-05:002008-11-12T01:24:00.000-05:00Ooooh. Sigh. This is so tough for the little ones....Ooooh. Sigh. This is so tough for the little ones. I hope it really doesn't hurt them. It's the anxiety that hurts. Glad you were able to handle. You're a good dad. He's a good boy. Did you give the wife the full report?Red Cup Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10528618871406022477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2014653608019418727.post-9327739719166396022008-11-12T00:36:00.000-05:002008-11-12T00:36:00.000-05:00Yeah, I'm the sucker who gets stuck with those job...Yeah, I'm the sucker who gets stuck with those jobs.<BR/>Cold mama. But really, better than being stuck with Lymes. You had me recalling the scaple they cut Zips tick out with. Not fun.Zip n Tizzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14760606219381683552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2014653608019418727.post-24085075462787776062008-11-12T00:22:00.000-05:002008-11-12T00:22:00.000-05:00Tough, tough times, for sure. I remember going to ...Tough, tough times, for sure. I remember going to the pediatrician and avoiding those trusting little eyes. I felt like such a hypocrite...knowing that a shot was in the works.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2014653608019418727.post-12269568016443777772008-11-11T23:00:00.000-05:002008-11-11T23:00:00.000-05:00Jen: Yup, getting them coerced inside is the bigge...Jen: Yup, getting them coerced inside is the biggest obstacle.<BR/><BR/>April: Next time the wife can do it ;)<BR/><BR/>ali: Real nice, mom. Drive thru flu shot? Where is this miracle? Thank you for coming by.<BR/><BR/>LM: Nice spin! Thanks, I hope so too.<BR/><BR/>Anita: Good for her. She'll be headstrong and feisty. Not so good for you though. There's always wine. Thank you for coming by.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00873541253069090821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2014653608019418727.post-45252738912158552652008-11-11T22:34:00.000-05:002008-11-11T22:34:00.000-05:00I hate taking the kids to get a shot, the girls go...I hate taking the kids to get a shot, the girls go crazy in there, one time we had to have two nurses restrain my five year old (she has inherited my hot Italian temper)<BR/>I feel I need a drink after I take them....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2014653608019418727.post-30734231147201718442008-11-11T21:22:00.000-05:002008-11-11T21:22:00.000-05:00Oh I feel for you. Nothing much worse than seeing...Oh I feel for you. Nothing much worse than seeing your kid in pain, especially when it looks to them like you are sponsoring it. When Mr. M got his first shot -- seems like he was 2 weeks old -- he didn't cry, but I completely broke down, and cried and cried. I just feel like he will feel like I am betraying him. Surely it's all in my mind. <BR/><BR/>A few months ago I thought Mr. M was going to have to have a blood test run and just told him straight up that he was going to have a really cool experience -- he was going to get to see his OWN blood float up in a plastic tube. So when the doc said it wasn't necessary he was most disappointed. "But MOM. I wanted to SEE my OWN BLOOD!"<BR/><BR/>Sure hope your son's test comes back negative.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2014653608019418727.post-28300942553681044822008-11-11T20:40:00.000-05:002008-11-11T20:40:00.000-05:00My April Fools joke earlier this year for my son w...My April Fools joke earlier this year for my son was that he had to go get a shot. He didn't think it was funny at all:)<BR/><BR/>We did the drive thru flu shot last week and it was cool. My 4 yr old was already strapped in his car seat so it was pretty quick and easy.Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13804986298540603425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2014653608019418727.post-25296769807564570462008-11-11T20:23:00.000-05:002008-11-11T20:23:00.000-05:00ooooh, needles are the WORST!!! i get knots in my...ooooh, needles are the WORST!!! i get knots in my stomach just thinking about taking my kids in for vaccinations and such :-/<BR/>glad you made it through all right!Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15915351322324269632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2014653608019418727.post-57792032558250220012008-11-11T20:20:00.000-05:002008-11-11T20:20:00.000-05:00Awww...Poor little guy. I have been there, and it ...Awww...Poor little guy. I have been there, and it sucks. I lie, omit, whatevs so they don't go completely bat shit before I can even get them in the door.<BR/><BR/>And I always get my kids ice cream after a blood draw or shot. To assuage the guilt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2014653608019418727.post-40038964342747732652008-11-11T19:14:00.000-05:002008-11-11T19:14:00.000-05:00Carrie: I won't tell them.CCG: You would be easy t...Carrie: I won't tell them.<BR/><BR/>CCG: You would be easy then ;)<BR/><BR/>Mama Dawg: You mean they go away? Awesome!<BR/><BR/>Jane!: Sure...go around and embarrass them...<BR/><BR/>Kat: They offered to lay him down. i went with, 'no.'<BR/><BR/>Anndi: I always get it flavored for the extra dollar. Not that it works well for everything though.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00873541253069090821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2014653608019418727.post-56147543467750359212008-11-11T17:41:00.000-05:002008-11-11T17:41:00.000-05:00That's like telling a kid the medecine doesn't tas...That's like telling a kid the medecine doesn't taste bad.Anndihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08703154815958841195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2014653608019418727.post-20924701157851818042008-11-11T17:37:00.000-05:002008-11-11T17:37:00.000-05:00Sometimes you gotta do what ya gotta do. You shou...Sometimes you gotta do what ya gotta do. You should see the savage way they give kids shots at the Air Force Clinic when they are about a year to 2 years old. They lay them down on a table. Pin their legs with their own legs then 2 shots in the left leg, 2 shots in the right leg. It is brutal. Both my kids handled it like troopers, but the shock on their faces when "OMG I can't move my legs" happens is horrible.Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16973125452842612070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2014653608019418727.post-72304543862794479092008-11-11T16:23:00.000-05:002008-11-11T16:23:00.000-05:00My kids have always been great about shots and blo...My kids have always been great about shots and blood tests. Me... uh, I always cried when they got them. Quite embarrassing.Jane!https://www.blogger.com/profile/12804142964805900278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2014653608019418727.post-90394192086636300002008-11-11T16:05:00.000-05:002008-11-11T16:05:00.000-05:00Oh, yeah, I remember those day. They sucked.Oh, yeah, I remember those day. They sucked.Mama Dawghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16056327117924455147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2014653608019418727.post-92043953389547720152008-11-11T15:44:00.000-05:002008-11-11T15:44:00.000-05:00Sounds like he did better than I would. I need a ...Sounds like he did better than I would. I need a cold pack behind my neck, the smelling salts and I have to lie down. I am the biggest baby! I will pass out cold.Cape Cod Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15831159202874959470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2014653608019418727.post-44798261040525605192008-11-11T15:21:00.000-05:002008-11-11T15:21:00.000-05:00Ok I admit I lie to my kids too, Like you it's the...Ok I admit I lie to my kids too, Like you it's the only way to get them close to the doctor's office and of course I use a Mc D's happymeal afterwards if they'll be very good ...HA!!!Confessions of A Mississippi Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17848088462204658059noreply@blogger.com