On that note....I am an advocate for my child and feel all parents who spend a lot of time in the hospital should know that there are IV specialists. The first tech searched and searched in vain for a vein. They don't see ped's that much. My rule is one failed attempt and IV team gets called. I used to sit and watch up to three failed attempts. That can be problematic when you are in the hospital for a long time and have a lot of collapsed veins. I now spare Tyler the extra pokes and bring in the experts. Sometimes we need to wait a little longer, which I totally understand. There are serious emergencies going on and we were getting a simple test. With that said, it is worth it to wait to risk one less bad experience. They work with peds, have handy little lights that find veins and are awesome!! Must take advantage of the hospital perks!
Tyler didn't love his morning. He thought the machine was going to crush him as it got as close to his chest as possible. I promised him that it would stop. Nothing some sugar, chips and birthday dreams of administering shots to make others suffer like he did couldn't fix. Is that normal?
Anyway, here is our little burrito...
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Love that little rascal. He is so much braver than me. You should see me before an MRI. I am usually sweating and so nervous. Way to be brave Tyler! We love you and are so proud of you.
What a sweetie! Can't help but get a bit teary watching sweet Tyler!
awww... he looks so scared. Hope everything is ok with your sweet boy.
Ohh--that just about made me cry. He looks like he's trying so hard to be brave but like he's about to start crying any second. How did he do afterwards? Did you take him out for icey-cream? He's so beautiful. I can't wait to see him this summer.
I have to admit, that doesn't really look very fun. I am still afraid of needles and am glad to hear about the IV Squad. Maybe I'll try that next time they go to poke me. Of course, I have huge veins that no one has ever had a hard time finding...
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