It sucks as much to be here today as it has every other time we’ve been here.
We checked into PCMC yesterday. Parker didn’t fall asleep until 6:00 a.m. He had a very restless night. And then he was up bright and early two hours later. He finally zonked out a few minutes ago and I’m on my way to grab a very large fully leaded glass of Dr. Pepper over ice.
Okay. One decent thing about this place. The Dr. Pepper from the fountain is excellent.
As you can see I’m trying to look at all the positives and ignore the fact that it took SIX sticks to get Parker’s necessary labwork and the lab gal refused to listen to me when I told her that a butterfly needle wasn’t going to do the job and that Parker needed hot packs first. And the she was insulted that I only allowed her two tries before I very politely told her to get the hell out.
Really. It was a very polite dismissal.
Cause I’m trying to be all about the positive up here this time.
And as you can see I am doing an amazing job. Because what I really wanted to do was grab this tech by the throat and show her how it feels to use a butterfly needle and shove it in and out, hoping to get lucky, and succeedingly only in shredding the vein and causing totally unneccessary pain in a little guy who has already had more than his fair share of hurt.
Cause, you know, I’m all about the positive.
Oh Tammy – I’m so sorry
Poor Parky 
Praying that things settle down a bit and that you can get the answers you need and that Parker won’t have to go through anything negative 
You are definitely being positive!!!
Keeping Parker in our prayers!
you go Tammy!
Oh Tammy, how awful!!! Poor sweet little Parker. I am so glad you say what your think is right for your little man!!!!!! That is what a good mommy does! I would be doing the very same thing!! You know best! Keep up the good work and thinking positive. Please hug sweet little guy for me. I love Dr. Pepper too!
Love and hugs,
Amy
Darn lab techs! I feel his (and your) pain. NEVER can get it with Elliot or Isaac either. Why, oh why, do they keep poking? Prayers that sweet Parker handles this well. You’re the best momma ever. Keep drinking that DP!
Sounds like you should have grabbed her and shook her just a bit… I would have. We’ll be driving through Utah in a few days… would you like me to stop and yell at her for you? That way you won’t be the bad guy, but she still gets a good screaming
Poor Parker. Good for you for running her out!
Hugs Tammy to both you and your poor bruised boy. Gotta tell ya..your post and your positive attitude did make me smile though
Praying the rest of the stay goes much better than the first day and there is lots of Dr. Pepper and toasted cheeses to keep you nourished.
Wouldn’t it be funny if they paged Dr. Pepper in the hospital?! If I worked there, I would totally be on the intercom….”paging Dr. Pepper. Dr. Pepper to the nurses station, please.” Oh well, just keep on sucking down the Dr. Pepper and let’s hope you don’t have to see that lab tech again today.
Oh my goodness I would have kicked that girl on top of chocking her. Don’t you just hate when they won’t listen to you. They need to learn mom knows the best and what to do. My prayers are stilling going out for all of you. Give parker a kiss and hug from me and tell him someone is there saying lots of prayers for him.
Bless your heart mom for keeping your cool, I know I wouldn’t have and a few times when my boy was going through treatments I didn’t.
Oh golly. Good for you mama-bear!
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Oh Tammy I wish I could give you a big hug! You’ve been through more blood draws w/Parker then those nurses/techs so you sure know what works and doesn’t – and good for you on telling her to quit after 2 attempts!
I hope you get some answers with regards to the steps/decisions to make regarding any upcoming surgeries!
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Her sister works at SQL here in Kingman. Today, after two sticks in places other than where I pointed directly to and said “HERE IS YOU ONLY SHOT AT A GOOD VEIN” … then she makes the comment – “Wow. You’re young, fully disabled and so ucky you’re two teenagers can take care of you. I’d love to be able to sit around and be waited on hand and foot all day by MY kids.”
This comment stemmed from the conversation of basically “I’m on dialysis … 11 hours a day”. All of a sudden, I’m incapable of doing anything else.
I’ve actually never wanted to punch someone in the moth so bad before today.
Instead? A large iced tea and a phone call to the head of the department.
Ahhhh- I feel abit better now.
Hugs to you and Mr. P
Oh, I so know how you’re feeling! I would have to leave the room while they were poking and prodding my little guy. It about drove me crazy! I feel like choking that girl ‘for’ you! Grrrr…as you can see I’m extremely ‘positive’ too! =P Hope you and Parker get some sleep tonight- you (and your family) are in my thoughts and prayers!
I’m so sorry your little man has to go through all this. We have been through alot of stuff latley and I think I kinda understand how you feel a bit. Just breaks my heart. Sounds like your handling exceptionally hun hang in there!! Sending love and many prayers!!
Oh Tammy – I am so sorry sweet Parker and you have to go through so much! I can only imagine how livid you must have been – you are a tower of strength Tammy!
I wished there was more I could do to make things better for you guys! Please know as always Parker and your family are in our prayers and sending lots of hugs and get well vibes your way!
Love,
Lisa and Lily
Tammy-
We are praying for Parker to have a quick recovery. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers as well. Stay strong & positive!
WHY DON’T MEDICAL PEOPLE EVER LISTEN???!!!!! I’m glad you kicked her out.
Ok, focus on the positive. Fountain Dr. Pepper is good.
The lights in the church on my street are all on and I’m looking at them and thinking about what you and Parker are going through. I’m sorry.
Parker is blessed to have a momma like you who protects him from someone like that. Bless that boy of yours for having to go through this. We are all praying that things will fall into place during this stay and that you can take a home a strong, health boy. Give sweet Parker some hugs and kisses from Ohio. Please take good care of yourself too (easier said than done, I know). You are in my prayers as well as the rest of Parker’s awesome clan.
Barb and Michael
Let em have it mama bear!
We are the only advocates our children have!! Way to go, I know when anyone comes near Luke, I tell them he is almost impossible to draw from, it usually scares them into calling in the head of the Department.
I’m praying that things will get better and that you will be out of there before you can imagine. Remember, nothing is impossible with God.
Love in Christ,
Sue
I’m so sad for your little guy to have to endure all the things he has in the 3 years of life.
Continued prayers and much love being sent your way.
Kay
Way to advocate for Parker! Continuing prayers from my corner of the world
WELL DONE.. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK..YOU HAVE TO BE AN ADVOCATE FOR YOUR CHILD..WHO ELSE WILL????
I LEARND TO DO THE BLOODWORK WHEN MY JAMIE WAS 4 YEARS OLD ( HE IS A HEMOPHILIAC AND BRUISES LIKE CRAZY ).SO IF I MAKE HIM A BRUISE ITS ONE THING BUT IF THEY DONT CARE AND WANTING TO STICK HIM OVER AND OVER AGAIN.. I GO FOR KILL…SO THE ANSWER FOR ME WAS LET ME DO IT.. ( THANK GOD I HAVE A SUPER PEDIATRICIAN )…AND EVER SINCE THEN IN THE DOCTORS OFFICES OR IN THE HOSPITAL I DO THE BLOODWORK…I STILL GET ANGRY LOOKS BUT I DONT GIVE A “D..MMM”.ITS MY KID….
SO GOOD LUCK TO YOU AND A BIG HUG FOR PARKER…BE WELL GET SOME MORE DR.PEPPER ON ICE FROM US..
BYE
Oh..that must have hurt Parker. His arms must be so soar. I hope hes feeling better now, and i pray that he will get some needed sleep. And Im praying for a everything to be positive for you.
On another note, thank you fro the books, i received them the other day, and i am really excited to start reading them.
Oh, huggiess and kissshies for Parky. High fives for you mama! I think you were extremely polite because that arrogant tech should have listened.
Stay strong because you have to (though it’s not fair)and positive. Positive vibes crossing the country from our family to yours.
ox and prayers.
You know, I am so sick of our medical community…No one listens, to anyone – not other doctors and TOTALLY not parents…I mean we only have LIVED with the child for YEARS…(((HUGS Mama and Parker)))