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sal79
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taking a 15 month old to the OB with me- will it be a disaster?
I have my first OB appointment tomorrow. I'm going to have a sono. I have to take my 15 month old with me - sitter jsut cancelled  . this is a kid whose vocabulary does not include the word sit still.
so- advice for not having this be a disaster? i'm going to brink snack for her.
second- the appointment is smack in middle of her nap time. should i put her down earlier? or regular time and wake her after 45 minutes? ugh, shes going to be so cranky
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Posted 11/20/08 7:37 PM  |
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Re: taking a 15 month old to the OB with me- will it be a disaster?
I did this all the time when I was pregnant with #2. Bring lots of activities and toys. I used to bring a few books so we could read while we were waiting and so he could look at them while the doctor was in the room. I used to bring a sippy cup and some snacks too. My DS loves cars so I always brought lots of those. Sometimes coloring books, anything to keep him occupied. And definitely bring a stroller and keep her buckled in! Good luck!
I could never get my DS to nap at a different normal time, but if you can get her to nap earlier, I'd try it.
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| Posted 11/20/08 7:42 PM |
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jmf423
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Re: taking a 15 month old to the OB with me- will it be a disaster?
I have had to take my DS with me to a bunch of dr. appt's lately. I put him in his stroller and bring lots of snacks, toys, books etc.
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| Posted 11/20/08 10:09 PM |
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Charly
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Re: taking a 15 month old to the OB with me- will it be a disaster?
I'm dreading taking my 2 with me for my check up in January. I don't think the double stroller will even fit in the room????!?!?!?
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| Posted 11/20/08 10:16 PM |
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waterspout4
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Re: taking a 15 month old to the OB with me- will it be a disaster?
I have been to NUMEROUS dr appts and everything went well. I always pack extra drinks, snacks, and toys. And he loves to play with the paper on the tables. 
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| Posted 11/20/08 10:43 PM |
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pharmcat2000
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Re: taking a 15 month old to the OB with me- will it be a disaster?
I've brought Marron to MANY doctor's appts with me. My trick to is to put her in the stroller and not let her out in the waiting room. I bring the portable DVD player and let her watch one of her movies. I also put the movie on for her in the exam room. The docs never object, and they understand. I've never had a problem.
ETA: as far as the nap, I think you might be better to keep her up. Maybe she'll fall asleep in the stroller for you and sleep through the appt. for you.
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| Posted 11/21/08 12:02 AM |
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Re: taking a 15 month old to the OB with me- will it be a disaster?
I did it this week. I have no choice. DS must come with me to all my Dr. appointments.
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