Today, had to have been one of the saddest days of my life as I watched my poor baby boy have his blood drawn for the first time. I just thought the routine shots at the doctor's office were bad enough (3 different shots in the upper thighs)...but when we decided to test Barrett for allergies, the doctor said it would require having a little blood drawn. LITTLE?!?!?
We had to take him to a Lab Quest location (very sterile environment that is NOT kid friendly). They had to fill two viles (two tubes) with blood!!!! It literally broke my heart as Matt and I had to hold him down while the guy stuck a needle into his arm. That wasn't the worst part. Not only did he get a "bad vein" in the process, but he had to pull out the needle and then apply another needle to the opposite arm. Barrett was not happy about that at all.
All three of us were sweating by the time we finished up and I felt like he deserved the best baby award for being stuck 5 times in one day (within a hour). What a rough afternoon.
No worries. He's such a good sport. We gave him Tylenol, loved on him all evening, and Matt rocked him to sleep...but didn't even want to put him in his crib. We felt horrible. Hopefully the lab work will show evidence of any allergies he might have so that we can help him out in the long run.
Poor Barrett. I'm so sorry. I just know his arms are going to be bruised tomorrow...and he'll be sore all over.
Overall the routine check-up was MAGNIFICENT!
Weight - 26 lbs
Height - 34 1/4 inches
Developing great in all areas!
The doctor even commented on how muscular Barrett's back and calves were! WOW!!! Go Barrett...you little stud!
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
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poor fella! It does break your heart when they hurt like that! It will be worth it though in the long run if he does have them. He is getting really tall!
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