First Blood Draw

Ben had to get his blood drawn to check his iron and lead levels. It was his first non-heel prick blood draw, and it just about broke my heart. I held him and nursed him while the med tech took his blood. They told me I was not allowed to nurse him (what if he bites you? what if he chokes?) but I told them in no uncertain terms that if we were going to draw his blood, he would be allowed the most perfect form of comfort. It took some arguing, but I stood firm and they were able to get a sample without Ben getting too upset.

Ben showed Daddy his bandage when we got home.