INJECTION

Time flies, a week has gone.

Last friday, we went for our Flu injection as we would be in HK in 2 weeks time. We went with Rachael's godparents and their children to one of the clinics at Sengkang's Rivervale Mall for this injection. Though this cannot prevent the current H1N1, we think it is better than no prevention at all.

I have been "preparing" my little girl way before the date of the injection. She has grown up now, she does not like to be "poked" by the needle. So I kept telling her that we need to have the jab in order to go for holidays and also told her that Felix "gougou" and Finnan "didi" will also be doing the same. At first, she kept rejecting the idea of the "needle poking" but was finally convinced. Just because the other 2 children are going together and we are going to HK Disneyland.

So, finally we were waiting in the clinic for our turn. We were then deciding who should go first. Mike volunteed to go first, but Racheal told us she wanted to be number One. Our number was called and we all went into the doctor's room. She was a very gentle lady and she suggested the "most afraid" one should have the jab first. So she asked "Who would like to go first?" Felix and Finnan both pointed at Rachael and said "She goes first." We were all laughing as that was really unexpected action for the 2 boys.

Relunctantly, my daughter went up to the chair and started to sway here and there. Mike then had to hold her on his laps to finish the jab. Of course, she cried but just for 5 - 8 seconds with large tear drops on her face. The doctor gave her 2 stickers for being so brave. Next was Finnan (the youngest among all - 3 months younger than Rachael). He was ok, he did not cry out loud but could see tears in his eyes. So it was Felix's turn. He refused to have the jab and started crying very loudly. We were all caught in surprised by his reaction. He was so calm when we were at the waiting area and he kept telling me he was not afraid of such because he had jab in school earlier too (he is in Primary 1 this year). After 5 mins, without further delay, his parents have to use force and held him tight in order to have the jab.

I was next. Racheal was so nice to me, she came to me and held my hand and started to comfort me. She even held up her little hand to cover my eyes so that I would not see the needle poking into my flash. After my jab, she went up to the doctor and asked her "Can you give my mummy a sticker?" Oh, she was such a thoughtful girl for her mummy.

Next was Mike's turn, he sat on the chair and Rachael was playing with Finnan and did not even look at him. Mike was a little be upset and told her daughter, "Is daddy's turn now, Rachael.". Rachael's response even made him sadder " Go lor". Gosh, Daddy's heart broken into pieces.......

Finally, all had the jabs and waiting for payment. We even reserved 3 more doses for the kids as any children below 8 years old needs 2 doses and the gap for each jab is a month. We will need to bring the kids back to the clinic in a month time. And we already know who should have the jab first......