blood poke

monkey went for his allergy blood draw on saturday. it was an interesting experience. the last time he had a blood draw was when he was one. that time he did really well and didnt even realize anything was happening. 

this time however, was very different.... it all started out well, the lab had an aquarium and he had fun pointing out Dori and Nemo from one of his favorite movies :)

but once i set him in the blood poke chair and told him what was going to happen... the tears followed and the "no, mommy... i want to go home". it was sort of heartbreaking....my poor boy!

in order to get the 2 vials needed i had to hug monkey while he was facing me on my lap and with my other hand i had to stabilize his arm. he cried/whimpered the whole time. but was mostly better when they finished. 

he got a big 3" thomas the train sticker which he stuck to his left forearm and felt a little better. but on the way out he got sad thinking back on the experience and started crying again! 

my poor baby!!!

when we got the the parking lot i let him pee on a bush ....... nothing like public peeing to raise ones spirits!!! once in the car he got 2 cookies and life was good at this point. he fell asleep within 5 minutes of turning on the engine

funny thing is, the kid still has that sticker stuck to his arm 3 days later hahahah!