Re: Help with Shots! - TO HEATHER

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- once she realizes that the shot will be there whether she

cries or not, she will stop crying. Promise. Meanwhile, Dr.

Harbison suggested to us when we were starting to do a reward

chart. loved books so we did paperback books. Basically

one book for 10 stars. If she cried and fussed, she got one star.

But if she stayed still and didn't cry or fuss, she got TWO stars.

Dr. H said it's important to still reward her for taking the shot,

even if she cries. 10 stars (5 days) gets her a paperback book. We

would go to the used bookstore where books were only about $1, but

didn't care.

The injectease. I have found with that the best thing is

to press firmly against the skin with the injectease -- the pressure

of the " pen " pushing against the skin distracts the skin from

feeling the needle. Do NOT use an alcohol wipe!!!! Also, you can

pinch up the skin if you want -- I usually do not.

Lastly, you can tell Laikyn that she has an option. Taking the shot

is NOT an option, but how and where she takes it is her choice.

Each day she can change her mind. She could take the shot in her

bottom (which to be honest is the place that hurts the least). She

could also have the shot when she is asleep. She may stir a little

bit but not much, hopefully. All may be worth trying with her.

IF Laikyn was diabetic, you would still be giving her the same shot -

- different med of course, but same size needle, but you would have

to do this 4-6 times a day!!!! Keep that in mind, and pat yourself

on the back.

Promise -- within a week or two, you will do this in your sleep....

Keep us updated, OK?

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> We are in need of help with injecting Laikyns shots!

>

> --We can't remember what Dr.H said about the inject ease. Are you

> suppose to pinch the skin up a bit or not?

>

> --Laikyn moves alot and cries when we give her the shot. What are

> you parents feeling is the best way to inject? We have been using

> the belly area but tonight she moved and the needle came out so we

> had to inject her twice. That what a whole lot of fun let me tell

> you!

>

> I myself am having a hard time with this. I go in and cry in the

> bathroom when I am done for some reason. Did you all go through a

> gulity time? She only cries for a second but it's so hard to hold

> her down and give her the shot. It all goes so fast and she gets

over

> this really well but I think, will she ever get use to this and

not

> fight us? As you all can see I am so confused with this whole

> thing! I really don't see how she will ever get use to it if ever

> time we get things ready she is scared. I just don't want this to

> always be a battle!!

>

> Sorry for venting so much, I guess this new step is hard for me to

> get through!

>

> Z

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