Ah... being a Hard Stick sucks. I feel for you, I'm a Hard Stick and sounds like your mom is as well.

If you haven't figured it out Hard Stick is a nurses term for having trouble finding a vein. Each time they needed to take my blood, I've had it taken in various ways. First attempt was with a needle jabbed into my arm... that failed horrendously after the first two tries so they finally stuck a butterfly on my wrist. I think my worst one was when they brought me into another room completely and said they were going to get my blood. I was PREPARED for a needle to the arm and several repeated attempts. Suddenly they strapped my arm down to the table, much to my surprise as she holds up a finger shaped blade... yeah. Jabbed it into my index finger and proceeded to drain my finger of blood. Worst, blood drawing, experience EVER.

Alrighty, hope things work out well for you. Be well.