So apparently my mother isn't trying to over medicate or to cause me extra pain in my life, no matter how much it seems that way. The last two springs I have been sick as a dog with symptoms that match up completely with the flu (and then this year I had a side of dehydration to add to the fun). It is the worst feeling ever. I still feel slightly ill thinking about it. So I sucked it up and took my woosy self to the flu clinic at cvs today.
The woman asked if I was feeling ok. I didn't mention my neck which has been sore for five days (I am such an overachiever I managed to have the sore muscles even before the flu shot) but I did mention that I am scared of needles (or as my mother puts it, a baby). She said it wouldn't hurt and I said they always say that and the last time I got one it had to go twice. I don't think I was instilling confidence. . . . She gave me the shot though and I didn't cry (though I did tell her it hurt when she asked, but not that badly). I stuck around for 10 minutes promising to tell her if I felt light headed (which I had since the moment I walked in). I haven't died yet though and it's totally worth the pin prick of a shot if I don't get the flu.
2 comments:
"and it's totally worth the pin prick of a shot if I don't get the flu"
Oh, I don't want to be your mom if you do get the flu.
Luckily, I won't be.
I'm totally the same way about getting shots, especially ones that could have side effects! I myself have not yet gotten my flu shot for the year, though I did haul Andrew to the pediatrician to get his!
Post a Comment