4 Year old vacs - did you warn them what was going to happen before hand?

[Lukesmum]

We told DS the morning he was going in to have his. We explained what and why he was having it and told him it would sting a little but would stop stinging quickly after the needle comes out. He was so good when he had the needles. For us we always explain what is going to happen. DS had his tonsils and adenoids out in September and we explained everything to him so he knew what was happening. He would of been terrified if he didn't know and it was just done to him without him knowing beforehand. That's just what we do and it has helped him trust us. I just think of us as adults. I wouldn't like to be taken down the street for an outing and end up getting something done to me that hurts and I have no idea why they are hurting me. Everyone is different though.

[Dasharity]

my ds is due now, how many do they have to have and where do they put them

[ll80]

my ds is due now, how many do they have to have and where do they put them

DD had two, one in each thigh

[Dasharity]

really, i was trying to get my head around convincing him to have one i dont know how were going to get through 2, it makes ne feel sick just thiking about it as i know that im going to have a battle on my hands

[Lukesmum]

DS had 2. One in each arm. Which hurts less. Arm or Thigh?

[ll80]

where ever there is more fat I guess would hurt less.
The two needles DD had in her thigh were at the same time, nurse did one leg, doctor did the other leg.
No way would she have coped with two, one after the other.

[SamiH]

My DS I didn't say anything until we got there - he was pretty good. Once over he stopped crying and happy just to cuddle etc.

However my DD is 4 next April and a REAL drama - I have no idea - she will need a straight jacket lol. I think it is worse cos they have the first one, and then have to have another one and know what to expect - eek.

Never underestimate the power of bribery .... She is already nagging for her ears to be pierced so maybe something very special might work - ha, but more pain she probably won't want them done then hehehehe - hey what a great plan cos I don't want her to have them done yet ...... hmmmmm ..anyway back on track

I like the idea of both at the same time - here they do it separately in each arm.

[Je$$_84]

I'm going through this at the moment. . .

We had a worrying rash few weeks back and when the Doc mentioned a needle to take some bloods DS took off and did laps around emergency at the hossy...

So i'm thinking discuss it before hand and then not on the day. maybe distract him with a toy or lolly????

My GP suggested to bring DP as he isnt the best behaved boy we may have to hold him down... ARRRGGGHHHH i'm worried he'll carry on... Bribary doesnt work much with him