It helps if there's a good pathology nurse who's used to dealing with littlies. It probably wouldn't hurt to check first. And the emla cream can be handy, though you need to put it on an hour before the needle, and in the place where the blood will be taken from. I used it for DS on both elbow creases when he had to have blood tests done a little while ago, and he was ok with it, but I imagine it will require a lot more distraction for a toddler! Good luck, it's scary. Chocolate is good, for both of you!!
Breastfeeding - although I wouldn't recommend this during the procedure for your nipple safety It is a natural pain reliever.
During the procedure - singing, distraction, blowing bubbles, faces on blown up gloves (or turning them into a fish with the fingers as the dorsal fin ) and keeping as calm and *happy* as possible (ie no crying or screaming from you until later!!).
My preference is to not wrap but some places do. Check before you go so you can be prepared. Also check they have experience with venepuncture and children. And you can call me if you want to
Okay, I could have brought emla home from work!!!!! Bugger! I guess I'll go in and ask them about it, and if they want to apply it we can do so, and then come back later?
BFing I did think of, thanks for all the other tips girls!! I'm so glad you saw this Michelle I know this place has experience (at least some) with children as I know a few other people who have been there with their kids.
I will be happy, happy, happy and hope like hell that we get someone who knows what they're doing so it's over and done with very quickly and easily Singing might be the go, and chocolate. Yes, for both of us
Anything else I need to know Michelle? I know it's only a BT, but it's been awhile since he's been stuck!
Nothing else I can think of - but the bubble wands are a great distraction. Even if you get to blow them!!! Favourite toy can get a bandaid / bandage too while getting cuddled during. Get your best singing voice on But really try for the EMLA if you can. And lots of chocolate after for both of you!!!
awww sez hun its going to be tough millie had one in hospital and it was awful, though probably easier on her than on N. will be thinking of you and i cant believe you forgot about emla!!
We talked to our Ds2 about what was going to happen and got a toothpick and gently poked his skin so he would sort of know what it felt like.. then we talked about how he would get to see his blood and how cool would that be..
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It is a natural pain reliever.
) and keeping as calm and *happy* as possible (ie no crying or screaming from you until later!!).
Singing might be the go, and chocolate. Yes, for both of us
millie had one in hospital and it was awful, though probably easier on her than on N. will be thinking of you and i cant believe you forgot about emla!!
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