Ever had to bring LO to your Dr. appt?

march2008

I have an unexpected doctor's appointment tomorrow morning. It's with my OBGYN and I have to have a breast exam for suspected thrush. I'm not sure that I can find someone on short notice to watch DD for me during my appointment. Do you think it's okay if I bring her with me?

Sunidaze

I took her with me to my 6 week pp appt.  I would imagine it wouldn't be an issue to take her with you tomorrow.

kimbo1216

I have.  Not ideal, but it was fine.

Katie Jean

I took her to my annual exam this year when she was about 8 months and she just hung out in her car seat and chatted with the dr. she did fine, just brought a toy to keep herself entertained...

My OB actually liked seeing her since she was the dr. during pregnancy!

vigurl

I brought LO to every OBGYN appt while I was on maternity leave.  There are always babies at my OBGYN's office.  I do not see why this would be an issue at all as long as you can keep LO quiet and distracted with a bottle or a toy.

kaitylin

I have taken DD to several appts and everyone always loves her. When I have gone without her they've said "bring her! We love babies!" I had to take her to a gallstone ultrasound since I had no one to watch her and they were very accommodating.

milesc

Yep.

I did last appt, and I will being her again to tomorrows appt. I just put her in the umbrella stroller, and bring some toys and cherrios along.

stefanie_cbc

I have taken mine with me. I just put her in the umbrella stroller since it fits easily into exam rooms and keeps me from having to carry her.

DramaMama06

we're bringing J to the next visit since it'll be with the OB who delivered me and we love her lol!

we're trying to decide if he should come with us for the gender U/S

soontobe05

Yep. When pregnant with DS I had to bring DD with me a couple times. It was no big deal. Brought my iPod with some kids apps on it and some snacks. I had to bring DS to a couple of my PP visits too and he just sat in his car seat. 

SarahP15

DS comes with me to every doctor appointment.  He's always in his carseat or stroller and just hangs out and watches everything that goes on.  THey've never had a problem with it.

Magenta728

kimbo1216:

I have.  Not ideal, but it was fine.

This.  

SpceCadet

I've taken DS to appointments with me.  The only time a dr was annoyed was the dermotologist who primarily sees geriatric patients.  I think it's her fault for being a grump.

kas80

I always have to take LO with me to appts.  The OB office nurses love seeing her!  I am sure it will be fine.

11kacey

Just have something for baby to sit in.. stroller or car seat if possible.

I rarely leave Molly at home. 

akayf

I had an appt with one of my drs today and brought both kids with me.   No one even batted an eye.   A was in the stroller and D had one of his Leapfrog computer things and books.   Plus we had lots of snacks.

MammaBear81

I think it depends on the Dr.  My OB/GYN LOVES kids, (they are kind of upset when I don't bring them!).  if you do bring her I'd say bring stuff to entertain, and snacks, hopefully you wont be there too long!