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Help with DD blood test?

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historyrocks · 21/11/2018 22:06

DD2 (8.5 years) has a blood test at the GPS tomorrow morning. She has a very low pain threshold. She will scream the house down form 5 minutes if I pull a plaster off. I have some cream to put on beforehand to numb the inside of her arms. Does anyone have advice on how to make it easier? I’m not sure she’ll even allow the nurse anywhere near her.

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Igletpiglet · 21/11/2018 22:07

ipad, ask the nurse not to even talk to her, chocolate buttons bribery, good luck good luck xx

Tartpop · 21/11/2018 22:07

Bribery? Is there something she collects, or even a packet of chocolate buttons?

Igletpiglet · 21/11/2018 22:08

put the cream on 30 mins before.

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historyrocks · 22/11/2018 08:43

Many thanks for the advice. She’s not fussed about chocolate. I’ll have to think of potential bribes. Maybe the day off school...

I will put the cream on 30 mins before and I was given some plasters to cover the cream. I have a feeling she won’t even allow us to take the plasters off. DD1 had a blood test when she was 6 & she was fine, but DD2 is very different.

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LoubyLou1234 · 22/11/2018 09:16

I work with children in hospital. If she doesn't like plasters you could try wrap cling film round the cream. Depending on the make of cream it may need an hour to work. iPads/tablets are good distraction as are books.

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historyrocks · 22/11/2018 10:47

Thanks for the suggestions. I tried every trick/bribery possible, but she wouldn’t stay still and got very distressed so they left it and will get referred to the hospital to see if they can do it. Poor thing really did try; she was petrified.

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LoubyLou1234 · 22/11/2018 10:59

Perhaps ring the hospital/area you've been referred to and speak to the hospital play service (if they have one) They may be able to do some therapeutic work with her, it can really help.

Oddsocksandmeatballs · 22/11/2018 11:04

Zoft or a similar adhesive remover wipe or spray might help with removing the plasters but yes, a referral to play specialists at the hospital may be possible if blood tests are a regular part of her life.

Igletpiglet · 26/11/2018 00:34

Oh so sorry to hear you had a bad time... I was talking to a mummy locally ( Southampton) who was raving about her hospitals phlebotomy dept- the kids get to borrow white coats and walk their little samples down to the lab.
Poor little one. I am glad you all decided to reschedule. xxxxxx hope next time is better.

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