Scared for tomorrow...

[lb]

I have blood testing tomorrow for the third time. I hate needles!! How many more times of this?!

 

[Tanara]

Alot, your not even half way threw =[ Gets easier as you get poked more

 

[AriannasMama]

I've only had blood drawn twice my whole pregnancy. Once in the beginning for all the tests, then once at 28 weeks for the gestational diabetes test. Maybe it depends on your doctor and where you live?

 

[Tanara]

Really ive gotten blood drawn 4 times already, and i know my doctor is sending me for more at 28 weeks

 

[xx~Lor~xx]

Ahhh I know how you feel, I hate needles... I remember having about 4 or 5 when I was pregnant with my little girl. This time around I've only had to have one so far. I think it does depend on your doctor, and how your health it, i.e whether your iron levels are sufficient. Ask your doctor how many he/she's expecting on doing if you really want to know. It's really hard having your bloods taken, but just don't look, and have your mind on something else and it'll be over quick. I always get queasy when I think about having bloods, its the worst part of the entire pregnancy and giving birth for me.

xoxox

 

[Sophiiie]

i've always been terrified of needles, and for the first couple during my pregnancy I was a mess, felt faint, went pale and really thought I was going to pass out. but in all honesty after the first 2 or 3, I started to get used to them, and for the last couple I had to have.. it didn't bother me one bit, even after having one nurse that had to try 3 times to hit the right place! hope it's over quickly for you x

 

[mayb_baby]

i hate them too
I had them done at the booking in appointment and I have them tomorrow at my 28week mw appointment xox

 

[Brionybaby]

I was petrified of needles and kept putting it off but midwife gave me some elma/emla cream (not sure whice one its called) and it numbs the area your getting a blood test its great i'm not even worried about getting my blood test at 28 weeks now because i wont even be able to feel it

 

[mayb_baby]

Magic Cream lol

 

[Cheryl xx]

^^^ Magic cream is THE BEST xx

 

[mayb_baby]

I havnt had it in years though

 

[Burchy314]

ALOT! Trust me! I hate needles also. I have cried my eyes out a couple of the times that I had to do it but now it is a lot easier and I can handle it...I still hate it and would rather not do it...but I handle it.

 

[Mei190]

I have had my bloods done 6/7 times so far... not what you wanted to hear! However it should only be about 3-4 times if you have no complications I do believe.

I am also a nightmare when it comes to having my bloods done, but I guess I just have to send myself off into loo-la land and it get it over with. I also end up with the most mighty bruises like I have been jabbing myself on purpose.

If you really are worried, maybe try the cream... it might help!

 

[lb]

i'm in texas, and my dr said only a couple more times more. she had to poke me twice yesterday, but i'm proud of myself for handling it. even after i got white and dizzy! agh!

 

[kandyfloss]

Aww, I know how you feel I absolutely hate blood ! I get sick at the thought of it, and they lost my booking bloods three times [apparently spelt my name wrong] Im sure they did it on purpose because I moaned about having them done lol xxx