Today is the most dreaded day of the year. Not because I’m getting sick but due to the kids’ annual physical. I’ve never been one who is afraid of doctors or shots but in the last few years, Hadley has developed a paralyzing fear of needles.
Actually, a fear that resulted in paralysis would not be a bad thing thing compared to her violent reaction.
I bribed offered a reward to both of the kids if they were brave and strong: a large gingerbread shake from Burger King!
Her nightly prayer summed it up best:
“Please bless me that I won’t be scared when I see the doctor. And that my shot won’t hurt too much. Oh, and that two nurses and Mommy won’t need to hold me down this time to get it.”
AMEN.
Hadley before her fear of needles & when food bribery still worked
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