Thank you jcat, Mom of Franz, and beckiboo for your advice on getting through the IV today. I survived! It was a small needle she said but I didn't look. Of course it hurt at first and my arm is a little sore, but I think that is because it looks like I had a small allergic reaction the the tape they stuck the gauze to me with. Sooooooooooooo glad that is all over!
Oh I know the fear you went through. I went for 40 years of my life without ever having an IV, and then last year I had 3!!! They really aren't bad at all......