One Small Victory!

I know this is not a huge deal to the general public, but to those that know me will know that this is HUGE for me. I got my flu shot yesterday, ALONE! No supports, no one to catch me when I faint, no word of encouragement. No one! Okay, let me back up. For most of my life I have had horrible needle phobia. The thought of needles just sends shivers down my spine and makes me extremely lightheaded. I used to turn white as a ghost and start to sweat up a storm and on occasion pass out, but thanks to my Hypnobirthing classes, I have learned to calm myself down and focus on my breathing and make it through it. I don't know why I have this fear, I know it doesn't really hurt, it is just the idea of a needle going into my body. (I just got the chills.) But since I got pregnant with Dallin I haven't fainted or needed Valium. (And no I did not get an epidural for either of my children, I did it all natural.) And yesterday for the first time in my life, I went and got a shot alone and I didn't cry or faint or anything. I was so happy. I feel like this is a new day for me. It is definitely one small victory for me!!! Maybe someday I will be able to donate blood... I'll just take it one shot at a time for now.