Baby’s jabs - did you cry?

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DD is due her first vaccinations tomorrow and I’m dreading it! I almost cried when she had the pin prick on her feet when she was a week old.

I just imagine us going in and her looking all wide and innocent not knowing what’s about to happen

Obviously I know it has to happen and that it’s for her own good (and for everyone else) but I’m interested in hearing other people’s stories and advice on how to man up tomorrow

You'll be fine! It really isn't as bad as you expect and your baby will forget it in an instant.

Cake and coffee after the appointment is compulsory though x

Yes but I'm seriously needle phobic (try and stick a needle in me and I make a scene)

DP came with and held her for the 3 she's had so far.

Yep, every time.

No,not at all,I find it a bit odd that someone would tbh. It'll be over before you or the baby knows it and that will be that. Try not to stress or she'll pick up on it.

I couldn't face it so I got my dp to take both kids in for all of theirs.

They forget it in an instant. Not all babies cry too. My eldest went purple (and DH laughed..) whereas our youngest was completely unphased and just sat there staring at me like “what?”. So nah, never cried personally.

I'm sorry to sound hard hearted, but no. I'm with DameDiazepam on this.

I am also old enough to remember seeing kids with polio, and to have had whooping cough, German measles and measles.

Having the vaccinations is a much better alternative. Think about the good that these vaccinations do instead of worrying about the microsecond a prick of the needle takes.

For goodness’ sake, get a grip! If you build this up into some big emotional upsetting nonsense, your DC may sense your apprehension and get upset too.
It’s your job as parent to be a calm support to your DC. You need to model to them that visits to doctors, dentists etc are routine and nothing to fear.
When my DD was 2, and due an immunisation, I explained to her in advance that it was a tiny scratch to stop her getting nasty illnesses, and that she should remember to say thank you to the GP.
When she did so, the GP nearly fell on the floor and said it was the first time a child had thanked her!

I’d cry if mine caught measles mumps rubella whooping cough diphtheria polio.

Cried with first dd
Didn't bat an eyelid with second
Then felt guilty about whether I loved her any less. Ah motherhood.
Still, you're doing the right thing.

No I didn't cry tbh
It'll be fine 😊 just loads of cuddles after

Thanks all!

Yes I know it’s better than her getting diseases and that’s why she’s going to get the vaccinations.

That gave me the virtual slap I needed

No, it's fine. It's really no big deal. The aftermath is the worst bit. The jabs are quick. The four nights of absolutely no sleep after though did make me cry a few times.

No didnt cry, honestly dont be seen to tense up or stress about it in front of your little one.

No, but she'd had far worse done to her in nicu. It's protecting her against nasty diseases so it's a good thing!

No I didn't cry. Because the benefit of them having them far outweighs the very temporary crying.

I'd probably cry if my baby got diptheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio or meningitis though.

No tears, it has to be done. My baby’s cry wasn’t too dissimilar from the cry - don’t get me out the bath cry. Quickly soothed.

Everything will be fine just remember it's for the greater good.

Cried at the 8 week and the 1 year old. I cry very easily though. The nurse will be well used to upset parents!

Yep

Yes for the very first jabs. DD was fast asleep and woke up and howled when the nurse stuck the needle in. I wept.

When I had DP with me for her first I was fine. When my own mum joined me for her second I crumbled!

No

No. The nurse asked if I wanted the receptionist to come and hold his legs so I could stand outside, I was baffled. She said a lot of mums request this now. How ridiculous. It’s my job as a parent to support him through it (for the millisecond that he cries). Why would he want to be comforted by a stranger . He’s just finished having his set of three jabs. We walk in, he grins at the nurses, I say ‘these nurses are going to make sure you don’t get poorly’, they jab his legs, he cries for a second and then we walk out and he grins at everyone in the waiting room.

No