Shots tomorrow (reposted from Nov 2011)

jennf8812 · January 2012

and I am freaking out. So scared of how she will react and worse how I will react. I already feel like a terrible mom because she was crying on her play mat and I went to pick her up and when I did I bumped her forehead on the stupid blowfish that is hanging down and she screamed bloody murder. I calmed her down and she had a big red mark above her eye (from a stupid plastic blowfish, I wanted to throw the whole mat out the window). I made her a bottle, handed her to my husband and went in the bedroom and cried. Thank God the red mark is gone, A friend of mine told me that since my husband is going with me that maybe I should step out of the room when she gets her shots. Then I feel like an even worse mother for not being there for my daughter through something that I know she is going to cry over. I used to be so much stronger then I am now. I cry and stress over everything. I know it is postpartum but when does it end. Sorry this is like three posts in one and I sound so whiney. Thanks for reading and letting me vent.

MrsCarroll.6-10-07 · January 2012

I think the shots hurt you worse than they hurt them. Both of my daughters only have a brief crying spell and it is usually over by the time we pick them up from the table. Bumps and bruises are going to happen, whether they are your fault or not

My youngest is covered in them...partly because she's a clutzy 9 month old and partly because her sister plays rough. She'll live. Hormones are NUTS for a while after having a baby. Give yourself a break and anyone that gives you crap just blame hormones. Good luck! You will be ok!!

radlissy · January 2012

We just went for our first round of shots last week. DH had to work, so I was on my own. I thought it would be much worse then it actually was. Of course it was awful to hear my LO cry, but she quickly got over it and moved on with her day. It stinks to have to go through it, but just keep telling yourself, its for LO's own good. If it is too much to watch, stand outside the door and ask your hubby to let you in the second it is over so that you can console her. That way you can be there for her when she needs/wants her Mama, and still keep your sanity! Good luck!

diana563 · January 2012

i had mine yesterday, the PEDI said that its better to break down the shots, instead of giving 1 oral and 3 shots at once, she gave him an oral and 1 shot and will give 2 remaining shots in 2 weeks. she also recommended to buy infant drops acetominophen just in case his temp will go high (ask your pedi the recommended dose for your child).

well he didnt like the oral, but she "convinced' him ...

and yes he gave a scare painful scream and stuck his lower lip out... poor thing, but in a minute it was all over.. then he slept thru most of the evening.

good luck

sap05e · January 2012

DD cried for about 4-5 minutes, if that. I think they typically pass out right afterward. She was obviously hurting and sore later that night. I think that made me feel worse than the shots themselves did. Baby tylenol helps - I'd take it to the pedi with you and ask how much you can give.

ArcadianDreams · January 2012

We had ours yesterday. Little guy cried a bit at first then slept most of the afternoon. He kept whimpering like his legs were sore so we gave him baby tylenol. Then he went to bed at his normal time and woke up this morning right as rain. Don't worry mama! The shots are better than the alternative.

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