Not any Better

Well, my son is just absolutely terrified of needles.  The visit with the nurse from our homecare did not go any better than when it's just me and his Dad.  To say he completely freaks out is an understatement.  We just don't know what to do to help him calm down during his infusions.

I think it is an effect from his numerous hospitalizations and the times he has been held down to find veins for IV's.  It been extremely rough for him...things are better now, despite his inhibitor, but you just can't erase those experiences.

Any suggestions on how to calm a child's fear of infusing?  I'll try anything.