baby 2 month shots. Nervous?

Question

Ok I have posted allot on here about my son getting his shots.
He gets them tomorrow and im a nervous wreck.
I am going to talk to the ped because i want to get them spaced out. Any suggestions?
I hope i dont get no crap from the doc about this cuz i will change docs if she caint respect my wishes for my son.
Is there any advice someone can give me on keeping it together cuz i know i will cry when he does.
Anything i need to look out for. When is the best time to give him tylenol? Im not going to give it to him befor hand his ped said not to cuz it will mask any problems that may acur.
Is there anyone who had there baby get reactions from these shots. Im really nervous as you all may can tell.
He is suppose to get his DTaP, HIB, Hep-Vac, PCV, IPV, and Roto. But im getting them spaced. I dont know what or how but i will talk to the ped about it.
Also he seems conjested should i still get them? He has been poopin allot more than normal but not vomiting or fever.

Im getting them spaced Its what I feel is best for my son. I don't care about less visits. Its letting my sons body adjust to one at a time. Which is what i think is good instead of injecting him with 5diff things at once. He is a baby and i don't see the need in pumping him up all at once. So please don't judge me on that cuz im not judging anyone on there decisions. Different people have different ideas on how thing are done and i respect that.

Answer 1

First thing calm down hun. I wouldn't get them spaced out because they can combine some of the shots into one, so less pokes with a needle, also doesn't it make more sense to get this done and over with. I still get upset when my daughter gets shots and she is 14mos. My ped does the exam and then the shots therefore my daughter is undressed for the exam but I put all her clothes and even her coat and hat on. I just pull her pant leg down to expose the thigh enough for the needle. This allows you to pick your child up and not worry about getting him/her dressed while the baby is screaming and get out of the office. Make your co-pay and schedule your next appt prior to the exam so you don't have to wait around after the shots, you can just calm baby down and leave. Does he like when you sing, if so sing to him while he is getting the shot to keep him calm. You may be asked to hold his arms still so he doesn't move and once he gets older you would then be asked to keep him still, if you can't do that (it is really hard for me to do it) ask someone else to come with you or tell them you need a nurse to do it. I give my daughter tylenol 30 minutes before the shots. My daughter never had any negative reactions from any vaccine. It'll be ok.

Answer 2

I know just what you're going through. It will be alright.

You can give him tylenol right before, theres no reason not to, its not going to mask an initial reaction. If you nurse, nurse while he gets his shot. I always remained calm and never got tense or anything. Now my son actually watches them give him the shot and doesnt even cry. He just lets go of his boobie, watches, wrinkles his face, and latches back on.

I had my son get ONE SHOT at each visit. We had to go three weeks in a row, because i spaced them out a week. Its easier, and safer. You can also have him break up the five in one.

If you get all the shots at once, how will you know which one causes an adverse reaction? You'd have to give them again one at a time to find out which it is. Or risk your child not being vaccinated for fear of reaction.

Vaccines that have live cultures or that have mercury bases should not be given to infants, I dont care what anyone says. They only use mercury in the all in ones, but not all of them. Ask your doctor to check. If there is mercury you can have it broken up, which means more shots, but less poison.

Sleepiness, crankiness, soreness at the injection site, and a slight cold or fever are normal with any vaccine. Vomitting, runs, extreme swelling or rash, high fever, or lethargy (where a child does not want to wake up completely when stimulated) are NOT okay. In extreme cases, difficulty breathing or siezures would be clues that something is wrong.

If you breast feed you'll find that the vaccines have almost no effect on the baby, especially if it was a vaccine you had as a child.

Remain calm at the doctors office, for the sake of your child. If you're not afraid, he wont be either. Shots dont hurt, theyre pinchy, but its not pain, so dont project your fear onto him. He cried you hug him and its all over, laugh and smile.

I nearly died from the original HIB vaccine. I do NOT believe in vaccinating for certain things, and in certain ways. I dont care what other people say. Kids need vaccines, but some of these are just dangerous. Spacing them out is the best choice, you're doing a great job.

you'll be fine.

Answer 3

I am going to get a lot of flack for my answer but it is something I feel very strongly about so here goes: I feel your nervousness is your "Mommy instinct" telling you something might be wrong with these vaccinations. I think you need to pay attention to this, hold off and research before you get one more shot. I am the mother of two very healthy children who have not been vaccinated (and will never be vaccinated). I came to this decision after countless hours of research. There are so many things wrong with vaccinations that I cannot even begin to list them on this post. Let me just say that you are the only one who has the best interest of your child at heart. The doctors and pharmaceutical companies are there to make a profit. It might sound harsh, but it is just the truth. If you read up on this you will see that vaccines are not only ineffective at protecting your child from the disease, they actually weaken your child's immune system. The whole vaccine schedule has been created for the convenience of the doctors office. The safety of this schedule has not been tested and the safety of the vaccines in these combinations has not been tested. Our children are being given 3 times more vaccines than the children in the 80's - with no testing to see if this is safe. The rates of neuro-immune disorders (such as Autism for one) are reaching epidemic proportions and children are now acquiring diseases that they never faced before. We are attacking their systems with these toxins. If you took the time to read what are actually in these vaccines you would be disgusted. These things should NEVER be in contact with a newborn, toddler or even an adult, much less injected directly into their bloodstream. As mothers, we are not able to make educated decisions on these vaccines because the law does not require adverse reactions in children under 2 years old to be reported and when they are reported, they are thought to be an unrelated auto-immune or neuro-immune response or even SIDS. Take a look at this online petition which simply asks the government be required to report and make public all the reactions so that we may make fully informed decisions regarding whether or not to vaccinate. Take a look at some of the comments regarding adverse reactions: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/896046564 You may think that vaccination is mandatory. This is absolutely NOT true. I believe there are only two states where it is mandatory. Many states have a philosophical exemption meaning all you have to say is that you are opposed to vaccines - that's it! At the very least, PLEASE hold off until your child is well. There is so much information out there stating that you should NEVER vaccinate a sick child. Anyone who tells you it is okay is wrong. Here is a great place with guidelines on how to help prevent vaccine reactions: http://www.talkaboutcuringautism.org/vaccines/vrules.htm I could name many more books and websites that I have researched but I will just leave a few for now. Just ask yourself if someone was making a health decision for you if you were incapacitated in some way, wouldn't you want it to be a fully informed and educated one? Best of luck.

Answer 4

When i took my daughter in for her 2 month shots they only gave her 4. 2 in each thigh then the drink. It would prolly be better if you got them together just because when his legs heal from the first couple you will take him back to get the others then his legs will hurt again for a week or so. Its over with so fast there is no need to get freaked out. Just becareful with the congestion thing, everyone told me that my baby was sick, or her nose was damaged when she was first born from the bulb sucker thing, and it turned out that she had RSV and broncities and was really sick. That was when she was 2 weeks old though. So i would bring that up to the doctor.

My baby doesnt have any reaction to the shots but some have fevers, my friends little girl did. My baby is almost 9 months old and hasnt had any problems with those shots yet.

Answer 5

When my kid's had to get their shots when they was little I just said to myself that It is better that they get the shot's now then not to get the shots and get Very sick and have to be poked and proded by different nurses and lots of blood taken for tests and have lines coming out of him..etc. Now before your son goes and gets his shots done sit back and think what do you think would be better for your son a couple shots that will be over in a couple seconds or having your son in the nicu for about month or more? IF it's going to bother you alot ask if you can leave the room and go into the waiting room until they are done..also give your son or child some baby tylenol before you go that will help him..good luck

Answer 6

First off, you need to calm yourself down or its not going to help matters. Im a mom of 5 boys and a daycare provider of 5 other children, i just want you to know that ive seen many many shots throughout the years. I can tell you that i believe you SHOULD give your son tylenol 1/2hour before shots trust me it will help with the pain. Most kids do not have any major reactions to their shots. I also recommend NOT spacing out your childs shots, or you are only going to prolong the pain. Shots are painful but only for a few minutes, why keep taking your son back for more. What they will do is each nurse will hold on to a thigh and they will count to three, then they will both give them shots at once and they are all finished. My now 4 month old cried for maybe 2 mins after the 2 month shots and that was the end of it. When you get home your son will be sleepy, thats very normal. Your sons legs will be a little sore, but not enough to make him crabby when they are touched. He will more than likely run a low grade temp. Which again is very normal. IF he gets his shots tomorrow, count on saturday being his fussy day. And within 2 days he will be all better and back to normal with no problems. GOODLUCK on how you go about your sons shots. Ive been there and done that and i know they are not fun :( but you and your son will be just fine. Make sure you have a nice warm bottle and a cozy blanket ready when they are done with the shots. Hes going to want them :) by the way some of those shots can be in one dose. At 2 months they will probably only "stick" your child 2 times, one in each leg thats why they use two nurses. They get them all done right away, and one of the vacs is oral i believe its the Roto.

Mom of 5 boys

Answer 7

The doc won't give them to him if he has a fever or is exhibiting other cold symptoms.

My son got the full battery at 2 months and had three rough days afterwards. Upon hearing that, my pediatrician decided not to give him the whooping cough or influenza boosters at 4 months - worked like a charm! We've given him Tylenol before the visit, and it has helped. He will continue to be on an altered schedule due to that initial reaction. I am thankful that my doctor recommended it. If yours is not amenable to your request, I would take him elsewhere.

Tomorrow, have your significant other (if available) or family/friend go with you. Have them hold him, and you soothe him (stroke his head, talk calmly to him). Afterwards, be really carefull around his legs, as they will be tender.

Good luck!

Answer 8

I am a mother of 6 and still get a little nervous each time my little one gets shots. But I know that their are alot of foreigners coming into America bringing diseases because they do not have access to vaccines like we do..
The chances of your child having a reaction to the shot are slim to none...it is really really rare. Could it happen ? Yes, but it is doubtful.
You take a risk with something happening to your baby with everything.. going in the car, so on and so forth.
The benefits outweigh the risks. Let the baby get ALL the shots on schedule and get it out of the way. They cry for 2 seconds and its done. Your not doing the baby a favor spacing them out. You are just prolonging treatment.. putting him at risk of illness and driving yourself nuts.
Say a little prayer like I do and give it over to God.
Give baby tylenol right when getting shots... often nurse gives it to baby at time of shot..
Sometimes they may get a little cranky or have a slight fever or a sore leg and sometimes they never have any problem at all... Got to do it mom.

Answer 9

Your worrying way too much. If you don't relax the baby won't relax. Don't get them spaced out. It will only be 4 shots. 2 in each thigh. It takes about 2 mins. and the dr is done. If you space the shots out you will make it worse for the dr, you, and the baby.

I would hold/pin my boy done. My son would start crying at the 3rd and 4th shot and Daddy would pick him up and he would be ok. He never had a reaction to the shots. One time the dr changed bandaid brand and he ad a reaction on one thigh.

But, you never know. Your baby may not even wince during the shots.

Answer 10

Dont be nervous..give the tylenol before the shots..It's best not to space them out..you dont want a fussy baby that much..chances are he may not cry but for a minute..mine didnt cry that much...the roto is given oraly so you dont have to worry about that..if you cant give him tylenol b4 then do it immediatly after.my son did fine without it..dont be nervous..it will be alright and it doesnt take that long...just remember that your baby needs these shots...dont let him see you nervous because they can pick up on that and it could make him fretful as well....good luck and it will be fine...