Anyone bring nanny to doctor appt?

bridesea

The kids have their 6 month appt on Tuesday and neither DH or grandma can come with... so I asked our nanny to come along to help me.  My one hesitation (aside from worrying that one of the kids will reach for the nanny to get comfort after the shots-- killer) is that I tend to ask the doctor a lot of questions... and I am pretty neurotic.  My nanny is wonderful, but even she sometimes laughs at me because nearly every day I am worrying about something ridiculous.  (Of course she does not mock when I am seriously concerned, and I do trust my intuition about when to be really worried.)  Has anyone brought a nanny to the doctor?  And can you think of any polite way for me to have a few moments of privacy to talk to the doctor?  I feel really weird asking her to come with me and help with everything and then banishing her to the waiting room while I talk to the doctor.  Thoughts?

FaeryStarGazer

I don't have a nanny, but I would totally take someone else with me, if Hubs couldn't go.

sweater

My husband has only been with me once. Always a friend, nana or even dh's aunt has been with instead. Those appointments are insane!

Why do you need the nanny to leave the room??

spygirl29

Yes, DH couldn't make it to their 2-month appt, so I brought the nanny. I had brought them both on my own once before (follow up from RSV) and it was too hard. Is the reason you want her to leave the room because you are embarrassed about asking so many questions? Don't be. Just do it. It would probably benefit her to hear the answers too. Good luck!

beefsbride

Yep, I've brought our nanny to both pedi appointments and PT appointments, too.  I think you should do whatever you feel comfortable with, but I have to agree with the pp.  I had our nanny stay with me the whole time -- partly b/c I felt she could benefit from the answers too and partly b/c I wanted someone else there b/c I have a horrible memory and I wanted to make sure they could validate/back-up what I heard!   But if you do want your nanny to step out I'd just let her know ahead of time that you have some personal questions to address with the pedi and that you may ask her to go out to the waiting room or step out for a few minutes.  I'm sure it would be no big deal. 

LilSurferGirl

I've also had our nanny come with me to the pedi when DH couldn't go.  I would never want to take them for shots without help!  I always ask a lot of questions too, and I actually liked having the nanny there to hear the information.  I was also able to ask her to give examples of the boys behavior etc. since she's with them every day - so I felt that between the two of us we covered all of my concerns/questions.  If you feel uncomfortable with her there while you talk to the pedi, I think it's fine to tell her in advance to step out once the exam is done. 

cands

DH and I alternate taking the girls to pediatrician appointments, and each of us takes our nanny with us when we go.  DH and our nanny took them to their 18 month appointment this morning.  I actually find it really helpful for her to hear what the doctor says about different issues since she spend so much time with them. . 

quickstepstar

I am planning on taking her once she starts -- we usually take them on weekends when DH and I can both go, but that kills half the saturday, so I will have her bring them and meet her there since the office is very close to my work.

I have taken them by myself though, it wasn't a big deal, because the nurses helped me (the double stroller wouldn't fit through the hallway, so I carried one baby and the diaper bag while the nurse got the other baby. Then she carried her out to the stroller which was waiting in the waiting room)?

Shaina

Hey bridesea!

Actually, our nanny has come to every dr appt they have had.  I too feel like we all benefit from her being there b/c I usually forget something the dr says or something else--eventhough I usually write everything down.  I feel very comfortable with her --she is like a sister almost.  Plus, I work F/T and she is the one with them M-F 8-6 so she may be able to answer questions/give suggestions that I wouldn't be able to b/c I am unfortunately not with my girls as much.