Wimp Question

[OnNaturesCourse]

Is the whooping cough vaccine sore? Like is one of the big injections or just a small in and out job?

I'm 16 weeks and have mine later today (only found out about it today!)

It's just a little needle. Hardly hurt but was a little sore for a day or so afterwards. Don't worry, you will be fine

I'm a right wimp and honestly I hardly felt it! It was absolutely fine, in fact the best I've ever had (if that can be said about an injection?!) I am 40 weeks so I had it like 20 weeks ago so it's not like I've forgotten. You'll be fine! Good luck! Xx

I've got mine today too OP but i'm pretty sure you are not allowed it until after 20 weeks so i would make sure you check with the nurse beforehand!

As someone who has to have regular injections- so I'm an expert in pretending to be indifferent- I would suggest that you shake your arm till it hangs loose by your side, not chuckling when the nurse says "just a sharp prick", breathe out really strongly with said sharp prick , either continuing with a big noisy breathe out or doing a second breathe out (after a little intake of breath) as the vaccine goes in. That bit can hurt as much as the needle going in.

I could pretend to you that I am a rock and blasé about it and chastise you for being a wimp but jabs ain't nice and there is no shame in being nervous of them.

I have MS - I get jabs every month.

It's not the best, but no worse than a blood test.

And 16 weeks is earlier than they recommend having it for it to provide immunity for your baby

My information booklet says 16-32 weeks, and my midwife booked the appointment this morning. The nurse checked and said 16 weeks is the easiest but best time for it?

I'm in Scotland... Do they have different guidelines?

England says after 20

I went for mine in England recently. Although my notes (and my midwife) said from 20 weeks the nurse told me you can have it from 16 weeks now

Yeah, I've rechecked my sheets:

Pregnant women can safely help protect their babies by getting vaccinated - ideally when they are over 16 weeks pregnant although they may be given the vaccine up to 38weeks of pregnancy.

Perhaps midwives just haven't quite changed their usual spiel yet then

Possibly, who knows. The rules change all the time lol xx

Mine was a bit itchy but fine. Have some chocolate afterwards. Congratulations for your pregnancy

Geting it didn't hurt however I got 2 side effects from it! The achy arm and overwhelming tiredness! My arm ached like a bitch for 3 days and I was so tired. But I'm glad I didn't get the other side effects you can get (tummy aches , headaches etc.) You'll be fine :-) x

I've got the tiredness and little bit of a upset tummy but other than that it's been fine xx

I prescribe chocolate. If you can stomach it at the mo. Well done.

I had mine today. The jab itself was over in 2 seconds and was really fine. Arm is a bit achey. Nothing else to report.

I got mine 8 weeks at 16 weeks- I'm in Ireland but he midwife said the rules he recently changed to give more time for the baby to become immune? She gave me the option to delay it but I got it over with and I'm glad I did- I'm one of those poor suckers who couldn't move their arms for three days after! Even at that, it was more annoying than terrible

Mine was fine! A bit achy afterwards but nothing to be scared of. Defo reccomend chocolate for after too!

I got mine literally 4 hours ago. Get it on the side you don't sleep on!
The injection itself is over in seconds and feels like a normal injection. Nothing major. Certainly not enjoyable! I just look the other way. I was in and out in 2 minutes. My arm aches a bit but it's only noticeable if I lift my arm up.
Honestly it's Nothing you can't handle x

Since 2015, the guidance has gone from 28w+ to 20w+ and now to 16w+ but the update hasn't filtered through everywhere yet. As said, it's been found to be beneficial to give the baby more time to develop immunity passed on by you.

Sore arm for a few days but nothing more. All worth it! You'll be grand.