Blood Work Tips?

Vans18

Good Morning!

So I have to take LO to do blood work this Friday and I am terrified! I've heard its a tough process. What I forgot to ask is "What should I expect after its done?" Does baby get fever? Sick? If you've gone through this already and have any tips, please pass them on. I hate that I have to do this in the first place so I would like to be prepared mentally and physically. Thanks in Advance.

countrygrl5533

Nothing to expect after. It's just like when you get blood work.

They will cry a lot. You will have to hold them still without getting in the tech's way. That part is hard. Leave the Band-Aid on most the day so that the spot heals.

It was h

aeh72

DS had to have blood drawn when he was a couple months old. I'm not gonna lie, it was not fun, for him or for this momma. He screamed and cried - I'm not sure if was because of the needle or the tourniquet or because my husband had to old him tight whi

beth2882

DD had hers done at 6 months.  Tips:  Keep a good grip on LO's arm until the tech is completely finished.  I was the one holding the arm, hopefully you won't have to.  Make sure the band-aid is on there really good.  As we were le

countrygrl5533

aeh72:

DS had to have blood drawn when he was a couple months old. I'm not gonna lie, it was not fun, for him or for this momm

Vans18

Thanks all for the tips I was worried that LO would have a bad weekend since its Friday when I'm taking him and I will be working on Saturday. Still not looking forward to this oh poor babies!

nah82

I unexpectedly had to take my little guy for blood work after his 9 month appointment.  He had a little rash and the doctor wanted to check his platelets.  I was so unprepared, it was just me, LO and my 3 year old.  They had me lay him d

09.08.07bride

I was told that we would have a finger prick, only to find out it was an actual blood draw.  I was so nervous for her.  I held her on my lap and one tech held her arm as the other one put the needle in. (I held her other arm) She did not