Typically I had no aconite or arnica in my bag but I did have some Bach Rescue Remedy but even that did little to quell the mounting anxiety. I sat him on my knee and tried distracting him, but his heart was pounding and my heart went out to him. The only thing that cheered him was the promise of lunch at Sainsbury's and the chance to buy a small box of Lego to add to his already huge collection. Thankgoodness these tests are not a regular occurence, it has been a costly day!
Having his blood pressure taken at the end of the ordeal.
In spite of everything it was a perfect reading!
Well done Benedict Bear for being so brave x