Getting twins innoculated - tips for doing so with older toddlers when you're by yourself..

[hattyyellow]

My girls haven't had to have any jabs for ages but now are due for another set (2.8 months).

I used to dread going when they were little, as DH always at work and I hated having to try and calm one crying child whilst getting the other one ready - who now knew exactly what was about to happen and wasn't keen .

The last set was at 15 months where they were just babies and now at 2.8 they're obviously a lot more aware of what's going on and I don't think are going to be up for it at all.

Any tips? I am scared of the first one having a full blown tantrum or sobbing hysterically and me just having to leave them crying on the floor whilst battling with the second one to get them ready

They saw me have blood taken at the docs this morning and were curious and I eagerly explained what had happened and that needles stung a bit but helped you avoid getting ill. I've tried to put a positive spin on things but I'm not sure if they really get it..

Anyone?

It is a pita. When I last took mine, a nurse offered to take mine in for me individually, but I wanted to be with them. I did the braver one first, and whipped out a box of raisins as soon as it had gone in and averted the tantrum. The second was actually busy rummuging through cupboards and didnt really notice until it was his turn.

hattyyellow, do you have a friend who could go with you to help? whereabouts are you? perhaps there's someone on here who could go with you? i will if you're local

Cheers ladies, miamla that's so sweet of you to offer!

I actually tried taking a friend when they went for their MMR jabs, but it didn't work too well - they both wanted mummy and I ended up with them both clinging to me

Might try the raisins or a smartie each - wish it was over!

Hatty... am in that same place. My DTs (4) have their pre-school boosters on Wednesday. Looking forward to that like a hole in the head. Am trying to think of the best bribe for them (and rewarding myself with a large bottle of red!)

I took them on my own. Took them to the shop to buy a treat (which I put in my pocket). Told them that they could have them once they'd had their injections. They didn't cry but wolfed their chocolate down. So glad that that's over!

Well done Marslady, you must be glad it's all over! Both my girls howled it was horrible. One cheered up quicker when I gave her the promised chocolate buttons but the other wasn't even placated by the sweets! Hopefully that's it for a while though!

to be honest I can't remember - but I am guessing bribery came into it somewhere.

Mars at 4(actually mine were post schoool !) mine were fine - they were keen to get the lolly that the nurse had strategically placed in view. And it really was so quick they didn't have time to get worked up about it.

I was holding the chocolate up in front of them.

I'm sorry Hatty. I remember DD1 screaming all the way up the hill when she realised she was having an injection. I had told her that I was taking her to the doctors and she said "But I'm not sick" Then there was a dawning realisation and the screaming began!!!!!!!! Sigh....

aww I remember my poor DD asking me "but WHY did they do that to me Mummy? Why did they want to hurt me" as little tears ran down her cheek.

oh now that's sad!