they stuck the needle in right here... - _MG_0868

Neeta Lind: what's wrong with nickle pickle?? blood tests?? wbc? infection?

Paul & Katie Blake: Indeed! There are worried parents/grand-parents out there!

sean dreilinger: its part of the child-friendly test to rule-out appendicitis when they go to the doctor for a stomachache -- he got an ultrasound and a blood test (instead of a radioactive cat-scan). kaiser permanente diagnosed an ear infection, and ruled out appendicitis. we all know they can make mistakes, we're going to watch over him carefully all weekend. i read nick your flickr comments and he tells everyone: “it doesn't hurt very much any more. my arm doesn't hurt and my stomach doesn't hurt.”

Neeta Lind: Oh Mister Mann, Nickle Pickle! I hope you feel better soon. I love and miss you buddy! You have to be very brave to have a blood test.
Big Hugs and Kisses Nick from Grandma Neeta!