Going Home...and the BIG needle!

As we were preparing to leave the hospital for home, the nurse stated that we were almost ready to go unless we were interested in getting the Whooping Cough Vaccine before we left. She said we could always get it later, but if we wanted, they could do it right then. I am all for vaccinations, and I thought that this was something we could certainly take care of before going home.

The nurse left to prepare the shot, and I placed Gabriel on the bed and loosened some of his clothing.

Some time later a new nurse came in and explained that they had just had their shift change. She said she understood that we were all ready to go. We explained that we were waiting on the Whooping Cough shot, and in a surprised voice she stated that she was unaware we consented to this, but that she would be right back with it.

A few minutes later she came in with a shot saying this was the BIG needle, and then asked me to lay on my side so she could inject it into my thigh!

I said, "You want me to what?"

"Isn't this a child vaccine?"

Nope!
The nurse explained that the shot was a new optional vaccine to protect adults from Whooping Cough-hence, the BIG needle! Unlike child vaccines, which are highly recommended, this was something new for adults, and she suggested we research the topic at home and make a decision at a later date.

Samuel was dying from laughter that I was so willing to stick my son, but when the tables were turned, I was unwilling to offer myself up as a human pin cushion!

Sorry Gabriel!

After that adventure, Samuel was given the green light to buckle up our son for the ride home.

He was a little crabby about that.

But in the end, he settled down-sans any pokes for mother and son!