Flu Shot

The goal was to get our flu shot early this year but Rebekah was always sick and you can't get a flu shot when you're sick. This last Tuesday we went in for a status checkup hoping to hear the words, "she's all better." We did not hear those words: she actually has two ear infections. Seriously. Enough of this. But Dr. Tighe said she was probably as healthy as she was going to be, and considering Rebekah picks up EVERYTHING she wanted to get the shot in her before she could pick up something else. 

I had promised Rebekah that I would get my shot at the same time she got her shot. Apparently Samantha had to get a flu shot as well and that helped her be somewhat more brave. (I have to pause here and give a shout out to our doctor who, when Rebekah said Samantha needed her shot too, went to get a "shot" complete with a rubbing alcohol swab and a bandaid. We love her!) 

It went rather well considering she hasn't had a shot in some time. There were little tears but nothing that a good snuggle couldn't help; well that and some cool bandaids, a sucker, and a sticker.... (She was quite upset that I got a plain brown rather than a cool bandaid. I also didn't get a sucker, but Samantha managed to get one.)

Here's our "we're tough and brave" selfie. I'm so bad at selfies: I only got half Rebe's face and missed Samantha totally. 

So I tried again. I suppose I got everyone. But seriously - my skills are pretty pathetic.

One day when I grow up I'll get a smart phone with those cameras that have a front facing view.

But I digress. Flu shot is done and we are basically healthy although still worried: if you remember correctly she got the flu shot last year and still got the flu. SIGH.