8 week vaccinations
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Last post: 13/02/2024 at 9:28 pm
Hi,
I hate seeing my baby cry. Spoke about this with the hubby and he suggested he will go in the room whilst my baby girl has her 8 weeks vaccinations and I wait in the waiting room.
I’m I a bad mum for doing this? I just can’t face it as I went with my niece years ago and know what will happen and my heart can’t take it.
I’m sad as I feel she will be looking or wanting me when she is upset 😢 but she has a amazing bond with her dad who will cuddle her and make sure she is okay.
what to do? We have them tomorrow, did you go in? And what was your experience?
My little boy had his vaccinations last week. I went in because it was our check too. His dad held him while he had them done and for a few days he wouldn't go to him without getting upset. I understand that you are probably worried about the cry but it doesn't last long.
Nothing bad about it. A lot of dad's attend tongue ties with baby on their own.... because mum can't watch, (or visa Versa) (it's a very minor procedure), babies often sleep through the one second it takes. But that's okay.
You could perhaps go in, not look, and give her a cuddle after the jabs, whatever works for you.
She won't remember it in years to come.
My baby has been having all sorts of blood tests and injections since birth and i remember the first time i heard him cry wasnt when he was born as he had to be resused and put in NICU.
it was because they heel pricked him and he hated it. (He has epilepsy but they were basically pumping him with all sorts of medications to control it, putting iv's in him and all sorts).
when his first vaccines came around he pulled a sad face, cuddled into me and that was it.
he just had his final MMR which i didnt attend because i was sick and my partner said he didnt even react to it.
your baby wont remember and dad is just as much comfort as mum.
you're not a bad parent for not wanting to attend. Dont be silly.
think of all the other amazing things you do :).
I'd do whatever you feel comfortable with, especially if your husband is there to support you, try not to feel guilty. I had to take my twins for their jabs by myself and it was whatever one they have when they need 3 at once...it was intense! It think I could've split over 2 but got it over and done with...not sure I'd recommend it though 🤣
