Today, I spent the morning at the doctor's, it is never pleasant but it was especially bad today as I had to have blood tests. I have had many in my life but none for a while and now I seem to know it is going to hurt before they jabbed me. I tried to be brave but I think I may have cried (just a bit) as the needle looked bigger than my little arm. I watched as little drops of red dripped into the three tubes and they put them on a seesaw ride to mix them. The nurse was really nice.
Mummy and Daddy were there the whole time and I sat on daddy's lap during the procedure. He held me very tightly because I think he was a bit scared too. I didn't mind though as I love cuddles. Mummy's face was a touch white, she normally doesn't come in the room as she doesn't like the little drops of red that come out of me but, she is getting better.
When we got home, I told my baby all about what had happened. It is good to have someone to talk to about these things and baby always listens. It is interesting how the older I get, the harder these things become. I am not looking forward to the next time, no matter what shiny stickers I get for it.
Stay healthy, it is easier.
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