i did 4 IVF cycles with my twins who were 11 months when i did my first cycle when they were born and my last when they were 4 years old. This include taking them to those lovely scans, as well as FS appointments. They even came to pickup with me. I minded them whilst DH did his bit, and then he took over once he was done and i went in. We booked his appointment for an early, and mine for the later time so we didnt get left short!

I would suggest that bribery worked for me- lol!

Also i packed a lunch box with healthy treats for them and they ate that whilst they were with me at appointments as it kept them occupied. Also helped out with the early appointment hungers as well.

I also had something new for them to do when i had my appointments- a new sticker book, a pack of pencils etc. Even their leapster games. Kept them happy. If you can take a helper along with you as well, it really does help. Just someone who can keep an eye on them whilst you concetrate what is at hand.

When they were older i also bribed them that if they were good, they could get a treat on the way home.

Kids usually know when its important when to behave- and co-operate most of the time. My two are usually in your face devils, but they co-operated most of the time.

Good luck and it can be done, it just takes a bit more planning and fore thought!

odette