The 8 week jabs

Today was the day that I had been dreading since some of the mothers at Mother's Group talked about their experience.... it was immunisation day!

First she was weighed and measured - she is now 56.5cm and 4.5 kg so she is 50th percentile for length and 25th percentile for weight which means she has been consistent in growth from birth.

Then poor little Genevieve had to get 3 injections - 2 in her right leg and 1 in her left. They are given pretty much all in a row to get it over and done with. I had to hold Genevieve while Wendy, the maternal nurse gave the injections. Genevieve screamed and went purple with fury as the injections were given but once they were over and she was put straight onto the breast she was fine and it was all forgotten. I was surprised how well she handled it but even more surprised at how well I coped. The last time she got a needle and cried - I cried more than she did....

I had to watch for any symptoms for the following 24 hours to see if she had any reaction the vaccine but all was fine and she was a real trooper. Well done Genevieve!