I have to say, I've been almost thankful for this cooler weather this week that has required me to wear longer sleeves - because it's allowed me to keep a very nasty bruise covered up. If you recall last Friday when I announced my good news, I had a blue arm cuff on. I'd had a blood draw that morning for some 1st Trimester screening type stuff. And the tech had warned me I might bruise, but I didn't think much of it until I went to remove the arm cuff Friday night. WORST bruise I've ever had from a blood draw. And it's taking it's sweet time going away, though it's finally to that gross yellow stage that tells me it's finally healing up.
I guess I shouldn't be that surprised. I have horrible veins and I'm honestly surprised they found a vein to work in the first place. They were ready to use a vein in my hand in fact - which wouldn't have been the first time - but then liked this one in my right arm. Mr. Monkey wonders if they went all the way through the vein or something. All I know is, it's ugly, but at least it hasn't been sore or anything!
Shirt - A. Byer, thrifted
Sweater - from cousin
Pants - Liz Lange Maternity, Target
Shoes - Merona, Target
Bag - Lulu's
Necklace - S&D
This won't be the last time I'll have to have blood drawn this pregnancy either, so I can only hope next time it goes a little better! Might not be able to hide the after effects with long sleeves quite as well, because one can only hope that summer will arrive in Minnesota one of these days!
