Well-Check Scheduling: WWYD?

MamatoJackson · January 2012

So, DD turns 1 on Feb 3rd an DS turns 2 on Feb 9th. I thought it would make sense to take them both to their well-checks on the same day - I have hers scheduled at 4p.m. and his scheduled at 4:15p.m. This makes life easier... if I take them separately, I have to drop one off with DH's IL's, who live across town, drive all the way back over to our area for the appointment, drive back across town to get the other child and then drive all the way back home.

That said, I'm wondering if it's a bad idea to take them at the same time as they will both be getting shots, will need comforting, might freak out from seeing the other one get shots, etc.

I'm thinking if I have DS get his shot (just one) first, it won't be a huge deal as long as I am allowed a minute or two to comfort him before holding DD for hers.

I'm sure I'm over-thinking this but WWYD?

Hope2Have · January 2012

I would take them together... I'm sure the doctor's office will be patient and allow plenty of cuddle time in between.

notkateanymore · January 2012

You are over-thinking this. My friends with multiple children take them for well visits all together all the time. If you are worried, maybe your MIL could go with you instead of you dropping them off?

goldenleaves · January 2012

I would for sure try to do it together! Take it with a grain of salt, I only have one outside kid right now!

J&A2008 · January 2012

I've done multiple kids with shots when they were younger and I never did it again.

Now that the boys are older, it's no big deal, but LO has a scar above his eye from flu shots when they were younger. I got all three done at once, and LO was running around and hit his eye on the arm of a chair and sliced it open.

Two kids at the doctor are a handful as it is, but add in shots and it's a zoo, IMO.

MJCF · January 2012

Could anyone go to the apt with you? That 1 year apt is just so bad with the blood draw and quote that even if you have DS go first and you are ablecto comfort him before DD gets her shots, is he going to freak when she gets hers? That said, I would still probably try and go at the same time. Taking them separately just seems like so much extra work. Could the inlaws go to the apt with you and help with DS after he gets his shots so you can focus on DD?

AgrippaRidesAgain · January 2012

I did DS's three year and DD's six month appointment together last year and it was hell. I will never do it again if I can help it. Since DS was three, they made him wear a paper gown instead of just stripping. He abhorred it. It was rough and noisy, and didn't mive right. His meltdown started then. His idiot nurse announced the shots about 20 minutes before they were actually given, which sent him into hysterics. It took three people to hold him down. DD was worked up because he was worked up, so she needed two people to hold her for shots. I had to carry two screaming kids out of there. Thankfully, they are little, so it was only about 45 lbs of kid. They cried the entire way home. From now on, DS will have his own appointment so that I just have to deal with him.

ali-1411 · January 2012

So you'd bring both kids if they both have an appt. But only bring one kid if there's one appt? That doesn't make sense.

MamatoJackson · January 2012

ali-1411:
So you'd bring both kids if they both have an appt. But only bring one kid if there's one appt? That doesn't make sense.

You're right... it makes no sense, at all... Not sure what I was thinking.

And to PP's - Wow, why didn't I think of taking someone with me? Good call.

AgrippaRidesAgain · January 2012

ali-1411:
So you'd bring both kids if they both have an appt. But only bring one kid if there's one appt? That doesn't make sense.

For me, DS can come to DD's appointment, but he needs undivided attention for his appointment, so I will find someone to watch DD.

MamatoJackson · January 2012

Confirmed with FIL that he'll be there with me at the appt - Thanks for the suggestion!

Stacyc625 · January 2012

J&A2008:

I've done multiple kids with shots when they were younger and I never did it again.

Now that the boys are older, it's no big deal, but LO has a scar above his eye from flu shots when they were younger. I got all three done at once, and LO was running around and hit his eye on the arm of a chair and sliced it open.

Two kids at the doctor are a handful as it is, but add in shots and it's a zoo, IMO.

ditto this-

when they are younger it's rough- plus you really can't focus on what the doctor is saying about either child- and esp with your DD's condition- I would opt for two separate apts- and bring another adult if possible to wait wiht the other child.

Cherryblossoms07 · January 2012

I would take them together to get it over with. It is a HUGE PITA to be honest but at least you only have to go through it once. Last time I took the kids to a dual appointment it was total chaos and DS didn't even get a shot. DD started crying the second she saw the doctor. I had to undress DS and keep him happy - he hates being cold. Luckily, the nurses and doctors are used to chaos because it seemed like complete chaos for a few minutes. Once DD got her popsicle from the nurse after her shot though she was happy as a clam and everything settled down. Good luck!

NYmama2 · January 2012

My girls' brithday are exactly one month apart. I took them both together for their 1 year and 4 year appointments and it was fine. Although at my older dd's 4 yr she didn't get any shots so that helped in that department but I think for your sake it will be easier in the long run to get it over with all in one shot.

MamatoJackson · January 2012

MamatoJackson:
ali-1411:
So you'd bring both kids if they both have an appt. But only bring one kid if there's one appt? That doesn't make sense.

You're right... it makes no sense, at all... Not sure what I was thinking.
And to PP's - Wow, why didn't I think of taking someone with me? Good call.

A good point. The doctor won't really get into anything about her disease - we see an ortho for periodic well-checks for that but still might be better to do it separately. Hmmmm.

kcisthebombdotcom · January 2012

We did 2 and 1 together. No shots at 2 year old visit. Take them together. It will be fine.

NKR717 · January 2012

If it was me I would definitely do them separately. I can barely take my one child alone, but she is very VERY active, and she really wants no part of the Dr, so maybe if she had a different disposition I would think differently (or when she is older). I would either bring assistance, or take each on their own!

MamatoJackson · January 2012

We were told he'd have one shot at the 2-year. Were it not for that, I don't think I'd consider it a big deal. I thinik I'll keep the appts together but have DH go with me instead of FIL.

HarrietNJMommy · January 2012

I take all my kids together for shots. Make it MUCH easier for me......I don't have to trek around more than one time.

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