I'm taking my baby girl in for her first shots today. She's getting 4 of them. I'm afraid I'll cry more than her. What have all of you done to handle this? Did you cry?
2006-09-14 04:07:15 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
It will go so fast....just think of the reasons she is getting those shots! Thats what I did!
2006-09-14 04:10:31 · answer #1 · answered by LeeLynn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry, its really not that bad. I just took my daughter for her first shots in August and getting ready for her 4 month ones. She cried and I cried a little too seeing her like that. I'd advise you to give her tylenol an hour before her appointment so it can work. My daughter didn't cry too long and I soothed her and she fell asleep for the drive home. Then just keep the tylenol going so she won't be sore and be sure you move her legs. Then its all good after that. Its okay to cry, but try to hold it in or cry without her seeing you. Good Luck
2006-09-14 16:28:29 · answer #2 · answered by Krystal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't cry. It's tough to see your little one going through any pain, I know. But think what you are heloing your little one to avoid. Think of what the vaccinations are helping to prevent... what you are helpin to prevent by making sure she has her shots. Think about what could happen without the shots and that should help you feel better about her getting the shots.
For when you are there, try to remember... babies can feel how you are feeling. They feed off of your emotions. If you are feeling stressed and upset, your little one is going to feel that. Be a strong mama while your baby is getting her shots and she will be less stressed, too.
One thing that helped my children was how I would and do hold them when they get their shots. My daughter's pediatrician said she'd never seen a baby who didn't cry when they got shots until our daughter. She has said that she believes that they way I hold her is the reason why she takes her shots so easily. I hold her in a cradle hold, with her body sort of wrapped around mine. I hold her so that her whole body is being helpd snug and only her thigh (whichever thigh she's getting the shots in) exposed. I talk to her in a quiet voice and tell her how everything's going to be ok and it will be over in no time. She doesn't cry at all... she looks ticked, but she doesn't cry.
You are being a good mommie, don't forget that. As difficult as it is to see our babies in pain, sometimes it is for their greater good.
Good luck!
2006-09-14 11:17:59 · answer #3 · answered by gonefornow 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Woah, you've DEF. got to get used to this b/c as she gets older she'll get more shots. When my son got his first shots I was very scared and sad and even invited a friend over to spend the night and help me take care of what I thought would be a very whiney baby. But I was surprised at how well he handled it. He didn't really cry until they held his legs down and it was a snap, they were done in seconds and as soon as I picked him up he was fine. Just cuddle her when they're over and let her know that you're there and you love her and she'll be fine .. good luck today
2006-09-14 11:12:25 · answer #4 · answered by bLank 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I took my mother with me so that she could hold my son while he got the shots. I was so scared too and I cried when he got them even though he didn't cry much at all. It's normal to feel this way. Most mom's would give anything to take their place so that they wouldn't have to go through with them. However its over in a second and he will be ok.
Good luck! I know exactly how you feel and so do the nurses. It's ok to cry!
2006-09-14 11:14:25 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I cried more than the baby did. The shots are so quick; my little guy didn't cry until the 2nd one, and I think it was more out of surprise than pain. He fell asleep right after getting shots; he only cried for a minute or so. It's MUCH harder on the mommy and daddy than it is on the baby!
2006-09-14 11:14:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We always send them with dad in this family. BUt from time to time mom goes. Dont cry and dont be nervous. You'll teach your child to fear the injections. Think of how much it hurts you to get a shot. its almost no pain at all, and you forget about it by the time the doctor puts the band aid on. Keep her attention and make happy faces, DONT CRY or get scared or nervous, you'll give her that same fear.
I'd ask to make sure theyre given in her butt or thigh, theres more muscle there and the pain will be less than in her arm.
2006-09-14 11:18:52 · answer #7 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you give her tylonal about an hour before the shots are done. She will only cry for a few minutes but she will be sore so for the rest of the day tand through tomorrow you will have to give her tylonal and I would alternate between IB Profin and tylonal. I thought that the first time with my kids but they cry for a second and thats it.
2006-09-14 11:16:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had my mom take my son in...I stood outside, and when I heard him cry...I cried too. as they get older going for their shots they don't cry as much. I took him once...and I cried. My Dr offered to sit in with him (the nurse gives the shots) but I though I'd try and be brave. It gets easier...just think about the fact that you are doing it for their health. Be prepared to nurse her right away after or give her a bottle...calms them down faster.
2006-09-14 11:53:34 · answer #9 · answered by mommy_2_liam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when my son had his first shot i got a little wet in the eye area but he only cryied for like a second so it wasnt so bad.....i think it scared him more than anything. u get use to it though. he still crys when he needs shots and he is going to be 3
2006-09-14 11:15:38 · answer #10 · answered by AmAnDa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's painful to see your child cry especially since at that age they don't know why they're getting hurt. Understand that this is the best thing for your child and that you must be strong - this will be especially important as she gets older, because she will look to you on how to react. If you're scared or upset, she will be also.
2006-09-14 11:10:51 · answer #11 · answered by alisha_kelly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋