Re: preemie-l From Gaelle: pain (fwd)

Tracy Peters (0005386491@mcimail.com)
Wed, 12 Jun 96 08:44 EST


"For years he
would go wild if I tried to cut his toe nails or do anything with his feet. I
would be interested in hearing from other parents about the long-term
memories their children may have about NICU pain, tactile defensiveness, etc.

Helen Harrison"


Helen,

Very interesting.  Sara has never liked to have her toenails trimmed.
She doesn't cry or go crazy but always jerked away and once started
talking would tell me that it tickles.  Just recently does she let
me wash her feet with out having a tickle fit.

Tracy