So the original plan was to bring
all the children to our Paediatricians office for their flu shots while the
hubby was home a few weeks ago. Well of
course that didn’t work out because that would make my life way to easy. Not that I didn’t try mind you – I called the
office over a month ago to book the appointment. I told them the hubby would be home and so
the children wouldn’t be as psychotic as they would be if I had them all on my
own. They understood. After all they really didn’t want to have to
start drinking that early in the day. Of
course the day of the appointment some were sick with some crazy virus, and the
others were having issues with their asthma – even the babies couldn’t
co-operate they were wheezing like some old fat cat trying to climb a few
stairs. So the appointment had to be re-scheduled for yesterday – 6 days after the
hubby left.
I should give some background
here – my children are crazy on a daily basis but when a needle is lurking
around in their vicinity, well let’s just say they go completely bonkers. I’m not really sure why this happen’s,
perhaps they all had a bad experience in some past life of something, who
knows. One time we had to lock the Dr.’s office door because one of my children
kept trying to escape, some hide under the Dr.’s desk and some just do it the
old fashioned way – scream like hell.
Well yesterday we almost didn’t make
it to this appointment because some of my kiddies were still fighting this
virus, and one child (I won’t mention who) was complaining of chest pains.
Really? Could she think of something more original than that to get out of
having the flu shot? I was determined
though but I will confess I downed a few Tylenol before we left.
As soon as we walked into the
office the looks started and the inconspicuous counting of how many children
were actually with me. Nothing new
really, but typically I don’t have all 8 children with me at the Dr.’s
office.
Ryley was fine until it was time
for him to get the needle. Then it started
– the screaming, the attempts to escape and in turn, this resulted in him
scaring the crap out of the poor babies! The babies who started off as being
calm started crying. Loudly.
Next was Arielle. She was fine,
but she wouldn’t get out of the office and go watch the video in the waiting
room, she insisted on staying in the room to torture her siblings. She kept informing them that really it didn’t
hurt, it was just a pinch, and how brave she was. She wouldn’t stop talking and
I couldn’t decide what was worse – her constant chatter or the crying and
screaming that was taking place.
Ryley kept going in and out of
the office trying to see how scared his brothers were. Seriously, it did look a
bit like a circus and some poor little girl who was waiting for her turn to see
a Dr. just kept staring at my children with this strange look on her face. She probably thought we were from some other
planet. My child who complained of chest
pains was seen by the Dr. and given the OK – she wasn’t happy about that. It is days like this that I would like to
send my husband a Voodoo doll.
Finally we were finished and I really
wanted a really strong drink.
Unfortunately I had to drive 8 children home – but that’s another story.
How are your children with
needles and do they get the flu shot every year?
Until next time,
Chantel, momof8crazymonkeys.
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I will not complain next time we go to the doctor.
I will not complain next time we go to the doctor.
I will not complain next time we go to the doctor.
I will not complain next time we go to the doctor.
I will not complain next time we go to the doctor.
We always get the flu shots. My youngest daughter got the flu the moment she walked into preschool, at age 3. She was very sick, on and off with it, that the pediatrician that time wanted to admit her in the hospital, low pulse, lost 6 lb, etc.
The kids are now ok, when they were young they would shed a few tears, nothing major. The pain after, that is something to deal with even now, even they are 10 and 16. It helps if they get some pain medication before and after, keeps them calm.
Chantel, you are trying to do too much at once. Why don’t you try different tactics:
– taking the kids a few at a time to the dr., the young ones when the older are in school,
– ask a babysitter (or a relative) to come with you, she would take the “problems” out of the office for a while
– ask the dr. if you could go as walk in, with a few kids at a time
– take them shopping after, give them a small allowance they can spend
Take it easy on yourself, the kids and everybody else. When one cries, he/she will just scare the others.
Herculean tasks are meant for Hercules, not for everyday moms.
No shots at all in this house. Yet. Definitely won’t be flu shots when the shots are introduced.
My kids are good with the needles part. My daughter thinks its very cool to watch the stuff go into her arm or leg, and my son just squeezes my hand until it’s all over. And then we go out for junk food.
They are not, however, very good with the “safe reactions” part. My daughter is allergic to egg, which is an issue for her because many viruses are grown in egg protein to create the vaccine. Most vaccinations result in several days of stomach upset for her, as a result. My son experiences every single reaction on the “safe” list, every single time. He has three days of headaches and joint paint, to nausea, fever, dry mouth, secondary virus symptoms, and diarrhea. And once went into shock briefly – a terrifying experience we would rather not repeat. They do get their major vaccinations, but now that they are older and the flu is not as great a risk to them, we don’t bother with the flu shot. Seriously, the flu is easier on both of them than the vaccination has ever been!
no flu shots in this house!
Please be a reality show…because I’d watch! God – good for you for even attempting 8 at once! i’m pretty fortunate (so FAR). Will handles needles like a champ – it’s very odd…
I feel your pain. My little girl and my husband are the worst when it comes to shots. And then their is my son, the youngest, who is a real trooper. He actually said to my husband when he got his flu shot “It’s okay daddy, Dr. M. will give you a sticker and a lollipop when he is done.” too funny. Tracey is right, at least this year is over. Here’s hoping next year is better.
Chantel, I just spoke with my sister, her kids were given the nasal spray instead of the shot. She said that the docs usually give this method for people who are fearful of shots. Something to think about for next year.
Cheers 🙂
Oh lord, Chantel. I’m exhausted just reading about it all.
I feel so fortunate that my kids handle shots quite well. I tell them to turn their heads, and it’s over in a second. I keep lollipops or candy in my purse… it’s all pretty smooth. I soooooooo feel for you, woman. At least it’s over for another year!!