We're going back for Camden's second laser birthmark removal treatment this afternoon. Oh, how I hate these days. I don't know why, but I always feel this overwhelming sense of guilt whenever I know he's going to have a painful day (like when he gets vaccinations or these treatments). He's been all grins this morning, and I hate the fact that he doesn't know what's coming this afternoon. I wish I could explain to him what we're doing and why we're doing it instead of just blindsiding him but clearly that's not a realistic possibility with a baby this age.
I'm armed with infant Tylenol this time (the generic version that's not contaminated with tiny bits of metal, thank you very much), which is a luxury I didn't have last time, since his consultation appointment turned into a treatment session. I'm hoping it'll help alleviate some of his discomfort. Maybe that way I won't end up sobbing in the fetal position next to old medical equipment in the storage closet like last time. I know when the staff sees Camden's name on the schedule today, their office dialogue will go something like this:
Doctor: Who am I seeing today?
Nurse: Camden is on the schedule for 3 this afternoon.
Doctor: Camden...which one is he?
Nurse: The cute little blue-eyed boy with the birthmark on his wrist?
Doctor: Hmm...doesn't ring any bells.
Nurse: You know...the one with the neurotic mother who was in tears before we even started lasering. And then she hid in the storage closet?
Doctor: Oh, right. The crazy lady! Well, hopefully Camden doesn't bring her this afternoon.
I'll probably post some pictures of his sad little hand this afternoon. Wish us luck.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
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Awww. So sad :( Praying for you and Camden this afternoon.
Being a mommy is so hard sometimes...hope you both come out of this okay today!
I hate knowing they're gonna be in pain. Like when they are smiling at the nurse who's about to give them a shot, then bam!, she stabs them in the leg. It's traumatizing. And the kids don't like it either.
Good luck, everything will go great and you will be so glad when it's over.
Every mommy hates seeing her baby in pain, but hopefully, now that you know how it works, you won't take it so hard. It's tough, I'm sure. But you'll both do great!
Oh I'm thinking about you both today! I hope things are not nearly as hard on either of you this time around. I understand how hard it is to see your little guy in pain. Let us know how it goes!
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