IV

I did my first 2 iv's this week.. both successful on the first try, my buddy has very fast flowing blood, which makes the whole process somewhat bloody if I'm not quick.. but it also makes it easier, i think..

My vein on the other hand is deceptive.. It's pretty easy to spot, even without tying a tourniquet around my arm.. shouldn't be hard to miss, but it has dodging capabilities.. I don't blame my buddy, even for poking me 3 times more than I have. cause even when the instructor takes over to twist n turn the needle under my skin, my vein just manages to escape most of the time..

needles don't really make me nervous.. I wonder why others squirm when they see a live demo.. maybe I just haven't tried the thicker ones.. this iv stuffs, it's pretty exciting.. the uncertainty of the first kept my hands shaky like hell.. but the 2nd, I felt confident.. took a breath to steady my hands and plunged in..

I have been reminded time again to be gentle.. haha..