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Monday, November 23, 2009

Lesson Learned

Today I made the (not) smart decision to take both Nanea and Makena to have their flu shots. Makena actually already had her regular one, but we decided the girls should have the H1N1 shot as well, so she was going back for that. Nanea was having both the regular one and H1N1. I have always discussed shots with Nanea, and let her know when we were going for them. And, I tell her that they hurt, but not for very long, only for a second and then it's done. I was so terrified of needles growing up, I always want to be honest truthful with her.

Well, one word sums up the experience: HORRIFYING. I didn't think anything of taking them in together for 3 quick shots because they have both always been great shot-takers. A second of crying while the needle is in, and then done. But, couple that with going right after school on a day I worked (which means both girls don't nap very well/much) and having to wait an hour for the "quick" shots, I was already at a disadvantage with slightly cranky, bored, tired kids. Also, Nanea is older now, and is certainly no dummy. I wanted her to go first because I knew that Makena's crying would scare her. She said she wanted to go 2nd, so I relented, but explained to her that Makena would cry because she is a baby & doesn't like to be held down. Wrong move. Nanea had a fit the moment I said it was her turn and SCREAMED BLOODY MURDER for at least 10 minutes straight. I couldn't put Makena down because she would cry (she stopped the second I picked her up after her shot), and so I could not pick Nanea up to hold her still for her 2 shots. I almost gave up, but I knew I'd never get Nanea back there. I even thought about asking the nurse to stick me with a needle to show her it was ok and didn't hurt that much. If Makena was not there, I would have been able to at least calm her down, but she cowered behind me and I ended up just holding them both down to finish Nanea's shots. Makena screaming the whole time because Nanea was screaming. Talk about terror in those girl's faces. I just kept thinking the whole time how I was TRAUMATIZING my child for life. Then again, I'm totally traumatized now from the whole experience.

We got home, I put a show on for a completely traumatized Nanea and took Makena up to bed. When I came down 10 minutes later, Nanea was crashed out on the couch and didn't even wake up when I carried her up and changed her clothes. Exhausted.

Now time for some wine for me...

alohab @ 7:48 PM
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Comments:
Oh my!!!
You poor thing. I feel so bad for you. It's difficult enough taking one, but both of them at the same time!!!!!
WE gotta get there soon.
They will be okay. You got through it. I don't remember you being so scared, but maybe because you had each other when we had to do shots that it helped.

HAve a big glass, get some rest while you can.

LOVE,
MOM
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