I don't know why, but I decided it was time for flu shots around this house. Our pediatrician was doing a clinic last night so I thought I would get them all done at once. Dan, of course, is out of town, so this was going to be me flying solo. I had mistakenly told the girls that they could get the flu mist because they have gotten it the past few years. They were okay with going for that one reason. So, we got there and the nurse pulls out three shots.
I mentioned that the girls wanted the mist and of course, they were out! OH NO! Ella immediately starts screaming, Tarin is hiding her head in the corner crying and trying not to listend toe Ella's screaming and Walker just cries because his big sisters are. I literally had to lay on top of Ella while the nurse gave her a shot, Tarin is crying hysterically and Walker has no clue what is going on, but is upset because his sisters are. Shot one complete, and Ella didn't even know it had happened. She told Tarin "look Tarin, it didn't even hurt." Tarin wouldn't take her word for it and was still throwing a 7 year old sized tantrum in the corner.
Walker was up next, I pin the boy down, but the nurse didn't realize how strong this one is and his leg got away from her. Walker screams and leaves with two pin pricks, but is done. Unfortunately we couldn't find the binki to calm him down, so he will just have to cry until he is done crying. (The bink was in my pocket the whole time! Arggg!)
Tarin's up next...she is screaming "No, I want the mist, No I want the mist." Trying to leave the room, not listening and crying hysterically. I told her she could choose her leg or her arm. Then she chooses her arm....as soon as the needle is an inch away, she swats at it with her hand and we have to re-do the alcohol cleaning. Finally the nurse said, "sweetie, your arm or your leg?" She agreed to the arm and once she was under control and the shot was over....she says "it didn't really even hurt."
This all happened in a matter of about 6 minutes and I don't know why it stressed me out so much but it did. So, for any of you moms out there wanting to get flu shots for your kiddos, I would reccommend that you get one first (which I should have but didn't know I could) and show them that it doesn't hurt, and then go from there.
IT WAS NUTS and so am I!
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5 comments:
Good work yo!! Glad you all survived getting poked!
I have a similar story. Adri hysterically ran away from the nurse and hid underneath the chairs. I wanted to kill her.
I hate shots. Even the flu shot and to top it off....They all got the flu this last week anyway! Uggh!!!
Mommy duty is dang hard sometimes. Sorry your flu shot day was such a downer.
That totally sucks!! The only way I could get my kids in the dr office for flu shots was telling them they were getting NO SHOTS!!! Thanks goodness we were able to get the flu mist!!! I am always a little nervous when I take all 3 to the Dr's. Guess were a bit crazy. Brave.... but crazy.
I have to have two nurses help me hold my three year old down for strep trests - shots are even worse - poor thing -6 minutes can be way more stressfull than you think!
I loved looking at all of the rest of your pictures - your family donut recipe isn't a family secret is it? They sure look yummy!
Oh, and htat blister is the biggest I have ever seen - ouch!
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