The doctor we are seeing in a minute is also an oncologist and so we are also in the pediatric cancer/life threatening illness clinic. Very difficult to see kids and families fighting cancer. I am reminded to be so thankful today.
Standing just a moment ago in a room filled with kids getting chemotherapy drips while the nurse gave Will his treat kind of puts our painful blood draws in perspective. Kind of makes my dread of today's blood draws not less difficult - but less painful emotionally if that makes sense.
I am so thankful that we were just stopping in thE chemotherapy room- not settling in.
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Oh, how I feel you. Despite the countless hours we spent at doctors and hospitals during Brother Bear's first 4 years, I always, always, always walked away with a sense of gratitude and awe. Praying things go well during blood draws...(perhaps this story from one of our blood draws will help...at least give you a chuckle?? http://fourbearsinthebed.blogspot.com/2010/01/things-ive-learned.html)
Katie- what great perspective, but I can imagine it is so very difficult just the same. I am praying for you guys at this very moment- that the process will be easy and that your kids will have joyful hearts in the midst of it. Or at the very least that God gives you strength to deal with it all!
Hey Katie, Please share more of your "rules" for getting blood drawn. This was torture for us the last few weeks when Field had surgery. It is inevitable that we will have to do it again so I need tips on how to handle it as a mommy. Love the 3 tries before demanding a new nurse. Great idea!
I know this is too late: Lidocaine Ointment.. I just put tons on over every good vein and cover it with a band-aid 2 hours prior. I am praying for you and your babies :o)
Lidocaine - what a great idea! Next time for sure!
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