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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>JORDYSMOM</b></i>
Thanks for the support and the suggestions. I wish Jordan's problem was only with the pain. He can handle that part, and infact has handled a great deal of that with his spine problems, etc. He just can't stand the thought of the needles, and doesn't even look at them when he sees one on TV. It's that bad!
I have decided to pick my battles, and just let him be. We will keep the appt., and do the regular stuff. Unfortunately, he will have to learn this lesson the hard way. All I can do is remind him that his grandmothers on both sides have diabetes, and even without CF he's at risk. As for checking vitamin levels, he says he is fine, because he feels fine, and his weight is maintining. Of course at 18 you know it all, so what can I do?! Ugh, I just want him to be 5 again, so I can hold him down, and tell him it's for his own good.
Stacey</end quote></div>
My first thought was to give him a "reality check" by suggesting that if he doesn't accept the idea that he has to be poked with needles for tests, he's in for it if he gets diabetes and needs a shot daily.
I also had gone from being used to having bloodwork done to not wanting to even see a needle, but I've learned to not look at it as long as I need to. Then, before the needle is inserted, think of the worst pain I felt in comparison to it (my shoulder injury comes to mind), and the needle doesn't hurt as bad to me anymore.
Probably what had gotten me more shy from needles was when I was a "Gunea Pig" for a new nurse giving I.V.'s...I was probably poked about 5 or more times before I finally said it was enough (I was 18 at the time and my pain threshold was higher <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> ), and the more professional nurse put the I.V. in.
Since Jordan is now 18 and technically "on his own", you really can't do much in regards to treating him like a child; but on the other hand, if he's still living with you, perhaps him having to do everything to maintain his health, including needles, be one "house rule" for him to abide by while he's there? (but not to give him the mistaken thought that he has to move out or anything)
Thanks for the support and the suggestions. I wish Jordan's problem was only with the pain. He can handle that part, and infact has handled a great deal of that with his spine problems, etc. He just can't stand the thought of the needles, and doesn't even look at them when he sees one on TV. It's that bad!
I have decided to pick my battles, and just let him be. We will keep the appt., and do the regular stuff. Unfortunately, he will have to learn this lesson the hard way. All I can do is remind him that his grandmothers on both sides have diabetes, and even without CF he's at risk. As for checking vitamin levels, he says he is fine, because he feels fine, and his weight is maintining. Of course at 18 you know it all, so what can I do?! Ugh, I just want him to be 5 again, so I can hold him down, and tell him it's for his own good.
Stacey</end quote></div>
My first thought was to give him a "reality check" by suggesting that if he doesn't accept the idea that he has to be poked with needles for tests, he's in for it if he gets diabetes and needs a shot daily.
I also had gone from being used to having bloodwork done to not wanting to even see a needle, but I've learned to not look at it as long as I need to. Then, before the needle is inserted, think of the worst pain I felt in comparison to it (my shoulder injury comes to mind), and the needle doesn't hurt as bad to me anymore.
Probably what had gotten me more shy from needles was when I was a "Gunea Pig" for a new nurse giving I.V.'s...I was probably poked about 5 or more times before I finally said it was enough (I was 18 at the time and my pain threshold was higher <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> ), and the more professional nurse put the I.V. in.
Since Jordan is now 18 and technically "on his own", you really can't do much in regards to treating him like a child; but on the other hand, if he's still living with you, perhaps him having to do everything to maintain his health, including needles, be one "house rule" for him to abide by while he's there? (but not to give him the mistaken thought that he has to move out or anything)
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65rosessamurai
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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>JORDYSMOM</b></i>
Thanks for the support and the suggestions. I wish Jordan's problem was only with the pain. He can handle that part, and infact has handled a great deal of that with his spine problems, etc. He just can't stand the thought of the needles, and doesn't even look at them when he sees one on TV. It's that bad!
I have decided to pick my battles, and just let him be. We will keep the appt., and do the regular stuff. Unfortunately, he will have to learn this lesson the hard way. All I can do is remind him that his grandmothers on both sides have diabetes, and even without CF he's at risk. As for checking vitamin levels, he says he is fine, because he feels fine, and his weight is maintining. Of course at 18 you know it all, so what can I do?! Ugh, I just want him to be 5 again, so I can hold him down, and tell him it's for his own good.
Stacey</end quote></div>
My first thought was to give him a "reality check" by suggesting that if he doesn't accept the idea that he has to be poked with needles for tests, he's in for it if he gets diabetes and needs a shot daily.
I also had gone from being used to having bloodwork done to not wanting to even see a needle, but I've learned to not look at it as long as I need to. Then, before the needle is inserted, think of the worst pain I felt in comparison to it (my shoulder injury comes to mind), and the needle doesn't hurt as bad to me anymore.
Probably what had gotten me more shy from needles was when I was a "Gunea Pig" for a new nurse giving I.V.'s...I was probably poked about 5 or more times before I finally said it was enough (I was 18 at the time and my pain threshold was higher <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> ), and the more professional nurse put the I.V. in.
Since Jordan is now 18 and technically "on his own", you really can't do much in regards to treating him like a child; but on the other hand, if he's still living with you, perhaps him having to do everything to maintain his health, including needles, be one "house rule" for him to abide by while he's there? (but not to give him the mistaken thought that he has to move out or anything)
Thanks for the support and the suggestions. I wish Jordan's problem was only with the pain. He can handle that part, and infact has handled a great deal of that with his spine problems, etc. He just can't stand the thought of the needles, and doesn't even look at them when he sees one on TV. It's that bad!
I have decided to pick my battles, and just let him be. We will keep the appt., and do the regular stuff. Unfortunately, he will have to learn this lesson the hard way. All I can do is remind him that his grandmothers on both sides have diabetes, and even without CF he's at risk. As for checking vitamin levels, he says he is fine, because he feels fine, and his weight is maintining. Of course at 18 you know it all, so what can I do?! Ugh, I just want him to be 5 again, so I can hold him down, and tell him it's for his own good.
Stacey</end quote></div>
My first thought was to give him a "reality check" by suggesting that if he doesn't accept the idea that he has to be poked with needles for tests, he's in for it if he gets diabetes and needs a shot daily.
I also had gone from being used to having bloodwork done to not wanting to even see a needle, but I've learned to not look at it as long as I need to. Then, before the needle is inserted, think of the worst pain I felt in comparison to it (my shoulder injury comes to mind), and the needle doesn't hurt as bad to me anymore.
Probably what had gotten me more shy from needles was when I was a "Gunea Pig" for a new nurse giving I.V.'s...I was probably poked about 5 or more times before I finally said it was enough (I was 18 at the time and my pain threshold was higher <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> ), and the more professional nurse put the I.V. in.
Since Jordan is now 18 and technically "on his own", you really can't do much in regards to treating him like a child; but on the other hand, if he's still living with you, perhaps him having to do everything to maintain his health, including needles, be one "house rule" for him to abide by while he's there? (but not to give him the mistaken thought that he has to move out or anything)
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65rosessamurai
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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>JORDYSMOM</b></i>
Thanks for the support and the suggestions. I wish Jordan's problem was only with the pain. He can handle that part, and infact has handled a great deal of that with his spine problems, etc. He just can't stand the thought of the needles, and doesn't even look at them when he sees one on TV. It's that bad!
I have decided to pick my battles, and just let him be. We will keep the appt., and do the regular stuff. Unfortunately, he will have to learn this lesson the hard way. All I can do is remind him that his grandmothers on both sides have diabetes, and even without CF he's at risk. As for checking vitamin levels, he says he is fine, because he feels fine, and his weight is maintining. Of course at 18 you know it all, so what can I do?! Ugh, I just want him to be 5 again, so I can hold him down, and tell him it's for his own good.
Stacey</end quote></div>
My first thought was to give him a "reality check" by suggesting that if he doesn't accept the idea that he has to be poked with needles for tests, he's in for it if he gets diabetes and needs a shot daily.
I also had gone from being used to having bloodwork done to not wanting to even see a needle, but I've learned to not look at it as long as I need to. Then, before the needle is inserted, think of the worst pain I felt in comparison to it (my shoulder injury comes to mind), and the needle doesn't hurt as bad to me anymore.
Probably what had gotten me more shy from needles was when I was a "Gunea Pig" for a new nurse giving I.V.'s...I was probably poked about 5 or more times before I finally said it was enough (I was 18 at the time and my pain threshold was higher <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> ), and the more professional nurse put the I.V. in.
Since Jordan is now 18 and technically "on his own", you really can't do much in regards to treating him like a child; but on the other hand, if he's still living with you, perhaps him having to do everything to maintain his health, including needles, be one "house rule" for him to abide by while he's there? (but not to give him the mistaken thought that he has to move out or anything)
Thanks for the support and the suggestions. I wish Jordan's problem was only with the pain. He can handle that part, and infact has handled a great deal of that with his spine problems, etc. He just can't stand the thought of the needles, and doesn't even look at them when he sees one on TV. It's that bad!
I have decided to pick my battles, and just let him be. We will keep the appt., and do the regular stuff. Unfortunately, he will have to learn this lesson the hard way. All I can do is remind him that his grandmothers on both sides have diabetes, and even without CF he's at risk. As for checking vitamin levels, he says he is fine, because he feels fine, and his weight is maintining. Of course at 18 you know it all, so what can I do?! Ugh, I just want him to be 5 again, so I can hold him down, and tell him it's for his own good.
Stacey</end quote></div>
My first thought was to give him a "reality check" by suggesting that if he doesn't accept the idea that he has to be poked with needles for tests, he's in for it if he gets diabetes and needs a shot daily.
I also had gone from being used to having bloodwork done to not wanting to even see a needle, but I've learned to not look at it as long as I need to. Then, before the needle is inserted, think of the worst pain I felt in comparison to it (my shoulder injury comes to mind), and the needle doesn't hurt as bad to me anymore.
Probably what had gotten me more shy from needles was when I was a "Gunea Pig" for a new nurse giving I.V.'s...I was probably poked about 5 or more times before I finally said it was enough (I was 18 at the time and my pain threshold was higher <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> ), and the more professional nurse put the I.V. in.
Since Jordan is now 18 and technically "on his own", you really can't do much in regards to treating him like a child; but on the other hand, if he's still living with you, perhaps him having to do everything to maintain his health, including needles, be one "house rule" for him to abide by while he's there? (but not to give him the mistaken thought that he has to move out or anything)
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65rosessamurai
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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>JORDYSMOM</b></i>
Thanks for the support and the suggestions. I wish Jordan's problem was only with the pain. He can handle that part, and infact has handled a great deal of that with his spine problems, etc. He just can't stand the thought of the needles, and doesn't even look at them when he sees one on TV. It's that bad!
I have decided to pick my battles, and just let him be. We will keep the appt., and do the regular stuff. Unfortunately, he will have to learn this lesson the hard way. All I can do is remind him that his grandmothers on both sides have diabetes, and even without CF he's at risk. As for checking vitamin levels, he says he is fine, because he feels fine, and his weight is maintining. Of course at 18 you know it all, so what can I do?! Ugh, I just want him to be 5 again, so I can hold him down, and tell him it's for his own good.
Stacey</end quote>
My first thought was to give him a "reality check" by suggesting that if he doesn't accept the idea that he has to be poked with needles for tests, he's in for it if he gets diabetes and needs a shot daily.
I also had gone from being used to having bloodwork done to not wanting to even see a needle, but I've learned to not look at it as long as I need to. Then, before the needle is inserted, think of the worst pain I felt in comparison to it (my shoulder injury comes to mind), and the needle doesn't hurt as bad to me anymore.
Probably what had gotten me more shy from needles was when I was a "Gunea Pig" for a new nurse giving I.V.'s...I was probably poked about 5 or more times before I finally said it was enough (I was 18 at the time and my pain threshold was higher <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> ), and the more professional nurse put the I.V. in.
Since Jordan is now 18 and technically "on his own", you really can't do much in regards to treating him like a child; but on the other hand, if he's still living with you, perhaps him having to do everything to maintain his health, including needles, be one "house rule" for him to abide by while he's there? (but not to give him the mistaken thought that he has to move out or anything)
Thanks for the support and the suggestions. I wish Jordan's problem was only with the pain. He can handle that part, and infact has handled a great deal of that with his spine problems, etc. He just can't stand the thought of the needles, and doesn't even look at them when he sees one on TV. It's that bad!
I have decided to pick my battles, and just let him be. We will keep the appt., and do the regular stuff. Unfortunately, he will have to learn this lesson the hard way. All I can do is remind him that his grandmothers on both sides have diabetes, and even without CF he's at risk. As for checking vitamin levels, he says he is fine, because he feels fine, and his weight is maintining. Of course at 18 you know it all, so what can I do?! Ugh, I just want him to be 5 again, so I can hold him down, and tell him it's for his own good.
Stacey</end quote>
My first thought was to give him a "reality check" by suggesting that if he doesn't accept the idea that he has to be poked with needles for tests, he's in for it if he gets diabetes and needs a shot daily.
I also had gone from being used to having bloodwork done to not wanting to even see a needle, but I've learned to not look at it as long as I need to. Then, before the needle is inserted, think of the worst pain I felt in comparison to it (my shoulder injury comes to mind), and the needle doesn't hurt as bad to me anymore.
Probably what had gotten me more shy from needles was when I was a "Gunea Pig" for a new nurse giving I.V.'s...I was probably poked about 5 or more times before I finally said it was enough (I was 18 at the time and my pain threshold was higher <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> ), and the more professional nurse put the I.V. in.
Since Jordan is now 18 and technically "on his own", you really can't do much in regards to treating him like a child; but on the other hand, if he's still living with you, perhaps him having to do everything to maintain his health, including needles, be one "house rule" for him to abide by while he's there? (but not to give him the mistaken thought that he has to move out or anything)
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65rosessamurai
Guest
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>JORDYSMOM</b></i>
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<br />Thanks for the support and the suggestions. I wish Jordan's problem was only with the pain. He can handle that part, and infact has handled a great deal of that with his spine problems, etc. He just can't stand the thought of the needles, and doesn't even look at them when he sees one on TV. It's that bad!
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<br />I have decided to pick my battles, and just let him be. We will keep the appt., and do the regular stuff. Unfortunately, he will have to learn this lesson the hard way. All I can do is remind him that his grandmothers on both sides have diabetes, and even without CF he's at risk. As for checking vitamin levels, he says he is fine, because he feels fine, and his weight is maintining. Of course at 18 you know it all, so what can I do?! Ugh, I just want him to be 5 again, so I can hold him down, and tell him it's for his own good.
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<br />Stacey</end quote>
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<br />My first thought was to give him a "reality check" by suggesting that if he doesn't accept the idea that he has to be poked with needles for tests, he's in for it if he gets diabetes and needs a shot daily.
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<br />I also had gone from being used to having bloodwork done to not wanting to even see a needle, but I've learned to not look at it as long as I need to. Then, before the needle is inserted, think of the worst pain I felt in comparison to it (my shoulder injury comes to mind), and the needle doesn't hurt as bad to me anymore.
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<br />Probably what had gotten me more shy from needles was when I was a "Gunea Pig" for a new nurse giving I.V.'s...I was probably poked about 5 or more times before I finally said it was enough (I was 18 at the time and my pain threshold was higher <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> ), and the more professional nurse put the I.V. in.
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<br />Since Jordan is now 18 and technically "on his own", you really can't do much in regards to treating him like a child; but on the other hand, if he's still living with you, perhaps him having to do everything to maintain his health, including needles, be one "house rule" for him to abide by while he's there? (but not to give him the mistaken thought that he has to move out or anything)
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<br />Thanks for the support and the suggestions. I wish Jordan's problem was only with the pain. He can handle that part, and infact has handled a great deal of that with his spine problems, etc. He just can't stand the thought of the needles, and doesn't even look at them when he sees one on TV. It's that bad!
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<br />I have decided to pick my battles, and just let him be. We will keep the appt., and do the regular stuff. Unfortunately, he will have to learn this lesson the hard way. All I can do is remind him that his grandmothers on both sides have diabetes, and even without CF he's at risk. As for checking vitamin levels, he says he is fine, because he feels fine, and his weight is maintining. Of course at 18 you know it all, so what can I do?! Ugh, I just want him to be 5 again, so I can hold him down, and tell him it's for his own good.
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<br />Stacey</end quote>
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<br />My first thought was to give him a "reality check" by suggesting that if he doesn't accept the idea that he has to be poked with needles for tests, he's in for it if he gets diabetes and needs a shot daily.
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<br />I also had gone from being used to having bloodwork done to not wanting to even see a needle, but I've learned to not look at it as long as I need to. Then, before the needle is inserted, think of the worst pain I felt in comparison to it (my shoulder injury comes to mind), and the needle doesn't hurt as bad to me anymore.
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<br />Probably what had gotten me more shy from needles was when I was a "Gunea Pig" for a new nurse giving I.V.'s...I was probably poked about 5 or more times before I finally said it was enough (I was 18 at the time and my pain threshold was higher <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> ), and the more professional nurse put the I.V. in.
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<br />Since Jordan is now 18 and technically "on his own", you really can't do much in regards to treating him like a child; but on the other hand, if he's still living with you, perhaps him having to do everything to maintain his health, including needles, be one "house rule" for him to abide by while he's there? (but not to give him the mistaken thought that he has to move out or anything)
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