First shots today and I hated every second

6d ago·1 min read

My little guy had his 2 month vaccines this morning. He cried so hard I thought something was actually wrong. I know they're necessary and important but watching your baby in pain hits different. The pediatrician said he did great but all I could think was I'm sorry buddy I'm sorry. Anyway he seems fine now and the nurse gave him a bandaid with dinosaurs on it which he doesn't care about but I thought was cute. Hopefully I get tougher with this stuff.

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CChris T.Regular4d ago

Dude I felt the same way at 2 months. That cry hits different when it's your kid. Just remind yourself they actually need those vaccines and he'll bounce back way faster than you will emotionally. Mine was fine an hour later, I was still upset.

JJoeyRegular4d ago

It's the worst. But you did the right thing. He won't remember it and he'll be protected. The guilt passes pretty quick. My advice is get some snuggles in right after and a bottle if you can. He'll be back to normal soon.

JJustinRegular5d ago

Every parent feels this way and it doesn't get much easier with more kids. Just remember he won't remember it and these vaccines keep him healthy. Give him extra cuddles today and try not to blame yourself for doing what's right for him.

DDanRegular5d ago

I get it man. Watching your baby cry because you had to hold him down is rough. But you're a good dad for making sure he got them. He'll be fine tomorrow and you'll feel better knowing you did what you needed to do.