For those of you who think it can not get any worse than those baby shots...just wait. The beauty of them getting the shots when they are little is that you can give them a bottle, a pacifier, even a boob. They don't really understand what is going on but you are able to comfort and console them. They do not really understand that mommy is holding them down so the nurse can take care of business. But a 5-year-old gets it. She/he knows that you helped the evil nurse (No, the nurse is not evil, but if you ask Sarah she might tell you something different!)
And if you are as lucky as me, some other kid will be kind enough to share with your child how "completely terrible" it is and "how much it hurts." So here is some advice...
- Always, even when they are 5, give them the Motrin prior to the appointment. I think it might help slow them down... :)
- Do not wear a cute summer skirt...It won't be cute when you are crawling under the exam table to get your kid. :)
- Take back-up or request it from the Doctor's office, make someone else hold your kid down.(You know you have a feisty kid when the "leg nurse" says "Man, she was a strong one!" while holding her ribs, her hair a mess.)
- and lastly, bribery is not always a bad thing! :)
Sarah and I both survived...Overall, she did really well with the appointment. I am so proud of her! So, when it is your turn, I wish you luck! No more for us for 6 years!
I hope you enjoyed!
