Nobody likes to see their child cry. Today was a long day of just waiting. The radiation machine was down for a bit which put us behind schedule. While we were waiting, knowing that we would be cutting it close for the next appointment, I went ahead and put the lidocaine cream on the back of Olivia's arm. This is where she typically gets her WBC 'booster' shot so numbing that area somewhat helps.
This sweet child gets herself so worked up. She's had this shot several times before - not that it makes it easier...it actually makes it worse because she knows that the medicine burns going in. Well, this time was no different.
This is a pic of Olivia having to wait 6 minutes before she could get the shot. Not sure why she had to wait - but that 6-minute wait was pure hell. She was crying by the time the nurse got back to us and the fear set in. She was screaming (like legit mad kid scream) as the nurse was preparing and cleaning the area. When the shot was given, my sweet girl just buried her head deep into my stomach screaming and crying her sweet little heart out.
Childhood cancer sucks.
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