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leap29
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1 year old & bloodwork...how did it go?
Hi,
We have to take our son for bloodwork & urine analysis as he is now 1 year old! i'm dreading having to take him b/c i don't want him to be poked with a needle 
if you have gone through this already, can you please tell me your experience?
thanks!
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dawnie
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Re: 1 year old & bloodwork...how did it go?
He didn't cry at all and the lady at Quest (in Mneola) gave him a sticker that said "No tears today"
I was so scared but he did great!
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| Posted 6/26/06 12:57 PM |
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CunningOne
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Re: 1 year old & bloodwork...how did it go?
WE also did Quest in Mineola, which is right downstairs from our pediatrician. I had to do it twice, because the first time, the bloodwork came back with a high count for something.
The first time was a nightmare, I won't lie. The plebotomist could not get a vein in his arm, and although he didn't cry, it was torture to watch. They ended up finger pricking him and taking a vial of blood drop by drop 
When we had to go back, the plebotomist was fantastic and drew his blood before I even knew he started. andrew got a lollipop at the end and he was a happy camper.
So it may all depend on the person drawing the blood.
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| Posted 6/26/06 1:45 PM |
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CaidensMommy
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Re: 1 year old & bloodwork...how did it go?
Urine analysis???  We didn't have to do that with Caiden? He's almost 2.5 and has never had to do that? Maybe that's because we're in NC?
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| Posted 6/26/06 2:26 PM |
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my3bugs
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Re: 1 year old & bloodwork...how did it go?
I didn't have urine test just blood. Went to Quest in Seaford. He was fine until they stuck him and he went nuts...I was holding him as tight as I could be he squrimed and she missed the vein so we had to repeat with other arm - it was pretty terrible but it went fast and when it was over he was fine.
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| Posted 6/26/06 2:57 PM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: 1 year old & bloodwork...how did it go?
We had to get a blood test for Lead for Joseph. Maddie is due for hers soon. I hated having to hold down his arm. He was really brave & it went pretty weell. They know what they're dong
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| Posted 6/26/06 2:59 PM |
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My2Boys
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Re: 1 year old & bloodwork...how did it go?
Posted by Niecey
I didn't have urine test just blood. Went to Quest in Seaford. He was fine until they stuck him and he went nuts...I was holding him as tight as I could be he squrimed and she missed the vein so we had to repeat with other arm - it was pretty terrible but it went fast and when it was over he was fine.
Our pediatrician is doing a urine test now.  The gave me a DIY bag that somehow attaches to the "private part"  and after the urine is collected, I have to put it in a tube.  Naturally, this is *my* job, not Steve's.
I'm not looking forward to the blood test. With DS #1 it was harder for me, so I'm hoping to have the same luck w/ #2 soon.
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| Posted 6/26/06 3:40 PM |
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MommaG
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Re: 1 year old & bloodwork...how did it go?
Jesse had his one year check up and we didn't have to get bloodwork or a urine test. Could be because when he was 8 months he was in the ER with pneumonia and they did a lot of testing.
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| Posted 6/26/06 5:55 PM |
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