So, the infamous doctor appointment with the first round of shots came for Steven this week. Yesterday, in fact. I decided to post an especially happy picture to help balance this sad story. Adam and I were holding his hands as he lay on the table, and he all of a sudden started screaming in pain--it was pretty horrible. I'm surprised I didn't burst into tears right there. Thankfully, I had been able to have a bottle ready for him as soon as the shots (2 in each leg) were over. The next 10-15 minutes were full of him trying to eat, but then just giving up in the most painful sounding cries. Finally, he fell asleep. I fed him a little while later and it seemed like he was totally okay. But then, a couple hours later, he suddenly began screaming in pain. Adam and I realized that his legs were bright red. We were out with my brother Nathan, so we rushed home and got a bath ready. Steven was only in it for about 2 minutes, maybe. Then it was all I could do to get his diaper on him before I started feeding him again. He wasn't even calming down enough to take his yummy tylenol. I have to say that his cry was without a doubt the worst and most in pain sound I have ever heard. I lost it. Adam and Nathan had left a few minutes earlier to finish our activities, and Steven and I were home bawling. He finally calmed down while he ate, and I was able to, too. It's been pretty good since then. His tired and hungry cries today have sounded more like aftershocks of his pain cries. He's been extra warm, but he doesn't seem to be uncomfortable. We are so grateful that he is doing sooooo much better.
And in 2 months we get to do it all again!!! ;)On a lighter note, I have the best husband! Adam came home on Monday with such a beautiful spring bouquet, and for no reason at all!!! It was white orchids and gorgeous pink gerbera daisies--such happy flowers. It has been brightening up our home all week. What a man!!!!!!
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Poor guy, I don't blame him for crying, I hate shots as well.
Oh, poor little guy. It makes me want to cry just hearing about it.
Have a better day today. His smile is so cute. He looks to be growing up so much. Have a better day!! :)
Lexi had to have a shot a couple days after she was born, I did cry! I was a total mess, and could barely compose myself to walk outside the doctors office. Your heart just brakes for them huh? I'm so glad he is doing better today!
What a sweet husband. I know, the shots are the worst. I think I did cry when Kylee got her first shots. It is sad, I hate when my kids are sick, or hurt, it is hard to be a mom on those times, cause you just want to help, but you can't really. Atleast we can comfort them though.
Zac has taken Teagan to both of his shots appointments so far because I couldn't, I'm so afraid for the 6 month shots though! I do have a little trick, give him the tylenol an hour before you go next time so it's already in his system, it really helped at his 4 month shots.
Oh goodness, there is so much to know and do!!! Steven is so cute!!! I bet it was hard to hear him cry. And good job Adam, that's so sweet, yay for wonderful husbands!
Sad, shots can be so hard...Joe got his 15-18 month shots and it was rough, but luckily he had no reaction to them. He did when he was younger and for a couple days it was pretty sad, plus they won't remember it, but we sure will!
So, I love this picture of Steven. You should print one out and let's get it into my grammi album.
More pics please. We just can't get enough, being so far.
Have a great July 4th week!!
Hey, We're loving Flagstaff, it's not like the rest of Arizona, today there's actually been a ton of thunder and lightening! It's monsoon season. Anyways that's exciting news, we'll be back to Provo as well in the fall for one more semester! I cannot wait!
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