What a legend
Aria was such a good girl last night when they were taking her blood. They put cold spray on her hands and she watched calmly as they put the needle in again and again. Big bummer was they didn’t manage to hit a vein and they are going to have another go this morning with more senior staff.
Her little hands and arms are scarred and her veins are so tiny they are hard to get. There was only one guy, a gastro fellow a couple of years ago, who managed to hit the vein the first time. The rest struggle and sweat it out, one even had tears one time (no it wasn’t a girl doctor)
So another busy day. We are celebrating Ashie birthday today. His actual birthday is the 10th of Dec but we will be in Omaha then. Nana has Wiggles cups and plates and we are going to celebrate in the family rooms.
Aria is a superstar. She has been really good this admission. Doesn’t mean she doesn’t give the evil eye to the Doctors when they come in. Sometimes I feel really bad. But she was really good the other day during a tricky xray. She had to balance her body on this narrow hard foam plate that rested under her while she lay on the xray table. It looked really uncomfortable but she managed and said ‘hold my hand mummy’.
Very good girl
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# 3 Dec at 8:36 am
Go Aria! She is such an amazing, brave girl. I remember screaming Starship down when they tried sticking needles in me when I was about 10! lol (thankfully I’m past that stage now 😉 ). Come on Mr government official. Sign that contract!! ALL things are possible with God. Praying hard you’ll be leaving on Monday xx
# 3 Dec at 9:31 am
Just my daily note to say you are so much in my prayers again today. My heart aches for you, as a mother aches for their sick child. Enjoy being with family and Ashies special day. The Lord sees and understands every tear that falls from your face and Arias….. much love. X
# 3 Dec at 9:45 am
What a brave little girl. I really feel your pain and Aria’s. Have a
good day celebrating Asher’s birthday. Love and prayers for you all.
# 3 Dec at 10:06 am
Happy early second birthday Ashie!
# 3 Dec at 10:38 am
Happy early birthday Ashie!! Aria is so lucky to have a loving little bro like you.
Ali xoxo
# 3 Dec at 10:55 am
It is great how kids who have been very ill can come to accept some medical procedures a bit more calmly. Helps both them and their parents and indeed the person administering the procedure cope much better . I recall this from one of mine who was very ill at age 4 for some time. Congratulations to Ashie on his early birthday. Hope you all have a lovely family celebration today. Remembering you all at the stressful time. Looking forward to the next positive posting on here saying all is well. God bless y’all
Bill and Delwyn (and the rest of our families show we keep informed also)
# 3 Dec at 4:59 pm
Poor Aria! She has gone through so much in her short life! I can only pray that things get better from here! Happy Birthday to Asher!
# 6 Dec at 5:07 pm
Ashie and I share a Birthday! I hope you have a wonderful one sweetie. Aria, keep your chin up little one. God’s taking care of you all and that surgery will be wonderful! God Bless!