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Q: Something That Bugs Me

asked by: GinACod on October 1st, 2005

Experienced User

Hi all sorry I was just thinking..
I remeber when I was pg with my first and I had all these blood test, I mean they are always drawing blood. But anyway one time while I was haveing on (i hate needles) the nurse told me that you know after you have the baby that the baby will be the one dealing with all the needles. Grr.. I use to cry everytime (still do) they have to give my kids shots. And that whole foot thing when they draw blood from the babys. It looks soo mean... And they say well it doesn't hurt them as much as you think its just they don't like being held down. Whats up with that? (sorry joy had shots not too long ago) granted i'm not a big fan of being held down but to tell me a shot doesn't hurt? Anyway just figured i'd share that.

Sorry in a really talkative mood and everyone I know is at work or heading to bed. I'm a night owl lol.. Though I tend to put my kids to bed about now and go up stairs and watch the tv. But theres nothing on pout....

Replies(5)

angel6932

replied on October 1st, 2005

Active User, very eHealthy

Hello

I didnt know that they did shots in the foot. I dont know if I can watch that. My poor baby girl..

lil_blaze2004

replied on October 2nd, 2005

Moderator

I hated watching them do the pku test on trey but it is for the health of the baby and he really didn't seem to mind too much. He didn't cry for his 2 month vaccinations either but we'll see about his 4 month ones in about 3 weeks. :(

GinACod

replied on October 2nd, 2005

Experienced User

Actually they draw blood form the foot, they give shots in the thigh... But still its really painful to watch. I know joy was very jundice and had to have blood draw 2 times a week til it was gone.

sad_eyes

replied on October 2nd, 2005

Experienced User

Hi,

i know it must be difficult to watch your child having a painful examination - vaccinations or other invasive diagnostic tests.

But me personally i'd rather see a child being vaccinated and for them to be upset for a few minutes than to see them very sick suffering from a serious disease with possible fatal outcomes.

I don't think any practitioner likes to see a child upset from their medical treatment – they are only trying to protect the child as well as society as a whole from becoming ill in the long run.

GinACod

replied on October 2nd, 2005

Experienced User

I know I have it get done but its sad... I mean yes it only hurts for a little but god to see them scream like that. It hurts you.

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