Reese's 6 month Appointment

Reese went in on Tuesday for her 6 month Dr's appointment. She did great! She is now 15.13 lbs and 27.5 inches long. (don't ask where the height is coming from!) She is in the 95% for her height. I made a tough decision while I was there. I decided NOT to get her vaccinated for the flu and H1N1. Not sure how everyone feels about this decision but both Robert and I felt it was the right one. She did, however, receive her 3 booster shots. If you know me, you know that I CAN NOT STAND needles of any kind. I have made the decision to put all fears behind me and do whatever it takes to be strong for my daughter and not pass on my fear of needles.

After listening to the nurses instructions and helping hold her arms to restrain her, I would assume that the nurse had her legs all set. Well, she did....for the first two. As I listened to my daughters screams, I noticed the last one was a little harder. Since I focus on Reese's face and not what they are doing, I had to look up to see my biggest fear realized. Reese had broke her left leg free and basically had the needle sticking out of it and it was flinging around. After I gained my thoughts (and my mind), I tried all I could to calm her down. There was blood everywhere and I thought I was going to lose it. I looked at my mom for support only to find her facing the wall in the same state I was in. There was blood all over her as well as the paper on the exam table.

After she was done, I grabbed her, hugged and kissed her, and reminded her what a big, strong, brave girl she was. I am so proud of her and how she tried to be strong. I know it hurts but hopefully she doesn't remember this (I know she won't LOL) and forgives me one day for protecting her from something that could cause her her a lot more pain than a couple of needle pricks.