Blood works was very bad today!

[SARAHSARAH253]

Ahhh today was not a very good day. We had a good CF Clinic and I'm thankful for that, but our son had to get blood work done, and urine sample....( I know I'm a wimp...It probably buggged me more.) The nurse tried taking blood out of both of his arms, and then went for the top of his hand for the final sample....He screamed the whole thing took like 45minutes of pure torture..She was poking him and kept having no luck. I know I have to toughen up, I'm such a softy...Then they wanted a urine sample...That was amazing, I'm sorry they taped a little bagggy thing around his privates, and we waited....and waited for him to do his business...All I could think was they have no idea what could also be coming out..I was crossing my fingers he wouldn't poop...Thank goodness, he waited for the car ride home..I know there are alot worse things. But, today this mom drove home wiping her tears away with my baby's shorts..I guess in away if this makes any since I think it was just a day to reflect on how far we have come this year, and still how far we yet to go. On our way home we always drive past the hospital where my son was born..I guess it just brought back to me all those old feelings of quilt for when he was born......and watching the nurses and doctors stick things in him...Sorry, if I sound silly....

Sarah

Mommy to Johnny 11 months on this Thursday..

 

[SARAHSARAH253]

Ahhh today was not a very good day. We had a good CF Clinic and I'm thankful for that, but our son had to get blood work done, and urine sample....( I know I'm a wimp...It probably buggged me more.) The nurse tried taking blood out of both of his arms, and then went for the top of his hand for the final sample....He screamed the whole thing took like 45minutes of pure torture..She was poking him and kept having no luck. I know I have to toughen up, I'm such a softy...Then they wanted a urine sample...That was amazing, I'm sorry they taped a little bagggy thing around his privates, and we waited....and waited for him to do his business...All I could think was they have no idea what could also be coming out..I was crossing my fingers he wouldn't poop...Thank goodness, he waited for the car ride home..I know there are alot worse things. But, today this mom drove home wiping her tears away with my baby's shorts..I guess in away if this makes any since I think it was just a day to reflect on how far we have come this year, and still how far we yet to go. On our way home we always drive past the hospital where my son was born..I guess it just brought back to me all those old feelings of quilt for when he was born......and watching the nurses and doctors stick things in him...Sorry, if I sound silly....

Sarah

Mommy to Johnny 11 months on this Thursday..

 

[SARAHSARAH253]

Ahhh today was not a very good day. We had a good CF Clinic and I'm thankful for that, but our son had to get blood work done, and urine sample....( I know I'm a wimp...It probably buggged me more.) The nurse tried taking blood out of both of his arms, and then went for the top of his hand for the final sample....He screamed the whole thing took like 45minutes of pure torture..She was poking him and kept having no luck. I know I have to toughen up, I'm such a softy...Then they wanted a urine sample...That was amazing, I'm sorry they taped a little bagggy thing around his privates, and we waited....and waited for him to do his business...All I could think was they have no idea what could also be coming out..I was crossing my fingers he wouldn't poop...Thank goodness, he waited for the car ride home..I know there are alot worse things. But, today this mom drove home wiping her tears away with my baby's shorts..I guess in away if this makes any since I think it was just a day to reflect on how far we have come this year, and still how far we yet to go. On our way home we always drive past the hospital where my son was born..I guess it just brought back to me all those old feelings of quilt for when he was born......and watching the nurses and doctors stick things in him...Sorry, if I sound silly....

Sarah

Mommy to Johnny 11 months on this Thursday..

 

[SARAHSARAH253]

Ahhh today was not a very good day. We had a good CF Clinic and I'm thankful for that, but our son had to get blood work done, and urine sample....( I know I'm a wimp...It probably buggged me more.) The nurse tried taking blood out of both of his arms, and then went for the top of his hand for the final sample....He screamed the whole thing took like 45minutes of pure torture..She was poking him and kept having no luck. I know I have to toughen up, I'm such a softy...Then they wanted a urine sample...That was amazing, I'm sorry they taped a little bagggy thing around his privates, and we waited....and waited for him to do his business...All I could think was they have no idea what could also be coming out..I was crossing my fingers he wouldn't poop...Thank goodness, he waited for the car ride home..I know there are alot worse things. But, today this mom drove home wiping her tears away with my baby's shorts..I guess in away if this makes any since I think it was just a day to reflect on how far we have come this year, and still how far we yet to go. On our way home we always drive past the hospital where my son was born..I guess it just brought back to me all those old feelings of quilt for when he was born......and watching the nurses and doctors stick things in him...Sorry, if I sound silly....

Sarah

Mommy to Johnny 11 months on this Thursday..

 

[SARAHSARAH253]

Ahhh today was not a very good day. We had a good CF Clinic and I'm thankful for that, but our son had to get blood work done, and urine sample....( I know I'm a wimp...It probably buggged me more.) The nurse tried taking blood out of both of his arms, and then went for the top of his hand for the final sample....He screamed the whole thing took like 45minutes of pure torture..She was poking him and kept having no luck. I know I have to toughen up, I'm such a softy...Then they wanted a urine sample...That was amazing, I'm sorry they taped a little bagggy thing around his privates, and we waited....and waited for him to do his business...All I could think was they have no idea what could also be coming out..I was crossing my fingers he wouldn't poop...Thank goodness, he waited for the car ride home..I know there are alot worse things. But, today this mom drove home wiping her tears away with my baby's shorts..I guess in away if this makes any since I think it was just a day to reflect on how far we have come this year, and still how far we yet to go. On our way home we always drive past the hospital where my son was born..I guess it just brought back to me all those old feelings of quilt for when he was born......and watching the nurses and doctors stick things in him...Sorry, if I sound silly....
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<br />Sarah
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<br />Mommy to Johnny 11 months on this Thursday..

 

[Ratatosk]

When DS was younger, they'd use EMLA ? to numb the area where they'd do blood draws. Takes a little while to work, but if they KNOW they're going to do blood work ahead of time, might be a good idea to request it.

Poor little guy! Poor mom!

 

[Ratatosk]

When DS was younger, they'd use EMLA ? to numb the area where they'd do blood draws. Takes a little while to work, but if they KNOW they're going to do blood work ahead of time, might be a good idea to request it.

Poor little guy! Poor mom!

 

[Ratatosk]

When DS was younger, they'd use EMLA ? to numb the area where they'd do blood draws. Takes a little while to work, but if they KNOW they're going to do blood work ahead of time, might be a good idea to request it.

Poor little guy! Poor mom!

 

[Ratatosk]

When DS was younger, they'd use EMLA ? to numb the area where they'd do blood draws. Takes a little while to work, but if they KNOW they're going to do blood work ahead of time, might be a good idea to request it.

Poor little guy! Poor mom!

 

[Ratatosk]

When DS was younger, they'd use EMLA ? to numb the area where they'd do blood draws. Takes a little while to work, but if they KNOW they're going to do blood work ahead of time, might be a good idea to request it.
<br />
<br />Poor little guy! Poor mom!

 

[just1more]

If he is having blood, require they use either EMLA or LMX (EMLA is a bit older, LMX is becoming more common).

It does take about 15 min, but frankly it is worth it. We even use for shots as it just makes them less traumatic.

If you are going to a CF center they will have access to these and many children's hosp. are making them standard for kids.

We happen to have our own supply as we have a son with hemophilia that gets infusions in his port 2x/week so we use it for his infusions and he can't feel a thing.

 

[just1more]

If he is having blood, require they use either EMLA or LMX (EMLA is a bit older, LMX is becoming more common).

It does take about 15 min, but frankly it is worth it. We even use for shots as it just makes them less traumatic.

If you are going to a CF center they will have access to these and many children's hosp. are making them standard for kids.

We happen to have our own supply as we have a son with hemophilia that gets infusions in his port 2x/week so we use it for his infusions and he can't feel a thing.

 

[just1more]

If he is having blood, require they use either EMLA or LMX (EMLA is a bit older, LMX is becoming more common).

It does take about 15 min, but frankly it is worth it. We even use for shots as it just makes them less traumatic.

If you are going to a CF center they will have access to these and many children's hosp. are making them standard for kids.

We happen to have our own supply as we have a son with hemophilia that gets infusions in his port 2x/week so we use it for his infusions and he can't feel a thing.

 

[just1more]

If he is having blood, require they use either EMLA or LMX (EMLA is a bit older, LMX is becoming more common).

It does take about 15 min, but frankly it is worth it. We even use for shots as it just makes them less traumatic.

If you are going to a CF center they will have access to these and many children's hosp. are making them standard for kids.

We happen to have our own supply as we have a son with hemophilia that gets infusions in his port 2x/week so we use it for his infusions and he can't feel a thing.

 

[just1more]

If he is having blood, require they use either EMLA or LMX (EMLA is a bit older, LMX is becoming more common).
<br />
<br />It does take about 15 min, but frankly it is worth it. We even use for shots as it just makes them less traumatic.
<br />
<br />If you are going to a CF center they will have access to these and many children's hosp. are making them standard for kids.
<br />
<br />We happen to have our own supply as we have a son with hemophilia that gets infusions in his port 2x/week so we use it for his infusions and he can't feel a thing.

 

[Rebjane]

That's too bad that it was hard to get your baby's blood. I remember when Maggie was one year's old they had such a tough time getting her blood. She cried so hard, while my husband held her that she cried herself to sleep, like she was defeated. It was awful. One thing I always hated was that urine specimen,too. We could never get it at clinic. Finally, I asked the doc to give me some urine cups at home; I'ld let Maggie pee in her little commode potty chair(that I had disinfected) and I would bring in the sample either on clinic day or when it was conveniant for me. That seemed to work much better. Hugs to you!! I'm still gloomy after clinic day.

 

[Rebjane]

That's too bad that it was hard to get your baby's blood. I remember when Maggie was one year's old they had such a tough time getting her blood. She cried so hard, while my husband held her that she cried herself to sleep, like she was defeated. It was awful. One thing I always hated was that urine specimen,too. We could never get it at clinic. Finally, I asked the doc to give me some urine cups at home; I'ld let Maggie pee in her little commode potty chair(that I had disinfected) and I would bring in the sample either on clinic day or when it was conveniant for me. That seemed to work much better. Hugs to you!! I'm still gloomy after clinic day.

 

[Rebjane]

That's too bad that it was hard to get your baby's blood. I remember when Maggie was one year's old they had such a tough time getting her blood. She cried so hard, while my husband held her that she cried herself to sleep, like she was defeated. It was awful. One thing I always hated was that urine specimen,too. We could never get it at clinic. Finally, I asked the doc to give me some urine cups at home; I'ld let Maggie pee in her little commode potty chair(that I had disinfected) and I would bring in the sample either on clinic day or when it was conveniant for me. That seemed to work much better. Hugs to you!! I'm still gloomy after clinic day.

 

[Rebjane]

That's too bad that it was hard to get your baby's blood. I remember when Maggie was one year's old they had such a tough time getting her blood. She cried so hard, while my husband held her that she cried herself to sleep, like she was defeated. It was awful. One thing I always hated was that urine specimen,too. We could never get it at clinic. Finally, I asked the doc to give me some urine cups at home; I'ld let Maggie pee in her little commode potty chair(that I had disinfected) and I would bring in the sample either on clinic day or when it was conveniant for me. That seemed to work much better. Hugs to you!! I'm still gloomy after clinic day.

 

[Rebjane]

That's too bad that it was hard to get your baby's blood. I remember when Maggie was one year's old they had such a tough time getting her blood. She cried so hard, while my husband held her that she cried herself to sleep, like she was defeated. It was awful. One thing I always hated was that urine specimen,too. We could never get it at clinic. Finally, I asked the doc to give me some urine cups at home; I'ld let Maggie pee in her little commode potty chair(that I had disinfected) and I would bring in the sample either on clinic day or when it was conveniant for me. That seemed to work much better. Hugs to you!! I'm still gloomy after clinic day.