Shot Day

Since our kiddos birthdays are so close, I always schedule their well child visits together. On these days, I have never had more than 1 child get shots. So, when I scheduled all 3 to get their seasonal flu vaccines and for the older 2 to get their varicella, I thought it would be no big deal.... Boy was I wrong!

Hiding in hopes they would not get shots!

We started with Lil' Robert. I was sure that he would do fine since last year, he did not flinch during his flu shot. Well, as soon as he sat in my lap and I wrapped my legs around his and bear hugged him, the screaming began - way before the needle touched his skin! By the time the shot began he was absolutely hysterical and requiring another person to come in and help. After the first, he calmed just enough to where I could love him without him fighting me.... and then he realized there was another one coming. At this point, Lil' Robert and Hannah were in tears screaming for their life. Meanwhile, Wesley just sat in the chair with his eyes HUGE watching what was going on. This entire scenario with Lil' Robert lasted all of a minute, but felt like a solid 10 minutes.

Mommy got one as well and did NOT cry!

Once Lil' Robert was done, the nurse left just long enough for everyone to calm down and prepare for round #2. No sooner had the nurse walked through the door and Hannah let out her ear piercing screams and Lil' Robert went into hysterics again. We had to hold Hannah still and keep Lil' Robert away because he wanted to protect his sister at all costs - even if that meant getting in the nurses way! The only saving grace with Hannah is that she received them in her thighs, so it took a whopping 30 seconds from start to finish. Once the nurse was done, she gave Hannah a tissue and took her to get a sticker - she returned happy as a lark with the nurse ready for the youngest Riker!

Our absolute favorite doctor - he has taken care of Daddy, Mommy, and Lil' Robert since August '05 and Hannah and Wesley since conception. An incredible man!

Wesley sat on the table with his thigh exposed. We were talking to him and telling him what was going to happen and before we knew it, the nurse was done. No scream. No tears. No movement. NOTHING. Wesley sat perfectly still and did not make a sound! We were all a bit incredibly shocked!

Afterwards, we took them to Chick-fil-A for some nuggets and ice cream!

Yummo!