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Charmar 
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Posted: 01 November 2010 at 4:24pm |
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Hi!
I got my first midwife appointment tomorrow(8 weeks pregnant), but I haven't been able to find a babysitter for my 2 year old..do you think it would be ok if I brought her along?
I'll bring some toys, and maybe a little treat, to hopefully keep her occupied...
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Rachael21
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Posted: 01 November 2010 at 4:26pm |
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It's to be expected really. I always took mine with me.
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Posted: 01 November 2010 at 4:35pm |
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My son has been to almost all of my midwife appointments. There are normally toys there for older kids.
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Charmar
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Posted: 01 November 2010 at 4:42pm |
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Oh, thats good to hear. No need to worry then, thanks:)
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Posted: 01 November 2010 at 4:52pm |
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DD loved coming to appointments because the midwife had an adjacent room full of toys and colouring in things.
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Posted: 01 November 2010 at 9:01pm |
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I asked my midwife if she minded that DS came with me to my first appt, I was worried about that too! But she said of course and she had loads of toys to keep him occupied!
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Posted: 01 November 2010 at 9:12pm |
I made mine come to me... 
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Posted: 01 November 2010 at 9:33pm |
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yep I always took the oldest with me to them. My mw said it was good cos then she isn't a stranger turning up after baby arrives it's someone they know from seeing them at the appointments, every little helps with the transistion I guess.
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Posted: 01 November 2010 at 10:51pm |
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I took Jacob to my midwife appointments, she had toys there for him to play with etc.
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Posted: 02 November 2010 at 7:35am |
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I really don't see how a midwife could mind. I know of some who do and personally on that grounds alone I wouldn't use them.
I strongly feel that your other children should be involved . They can listen to a heartbeat like anyone else and see a picture of the baby. If they feel involved at this stage surely they'll feel more accepting of the baby when it arrives.
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Charmar
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Posted: 02 November 2010 at 1:39pm |
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Brought my daughter along to the midwife today, and it was all good! She was very well behaved, and got a box of toys to play with:)
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TheKelly
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Posted: 02 November 2010 at 3:06pm |
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Always take my 16month old ..and on the odd occasion my 8 year old
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Posted: 02 November 2010 at 9:48pm |
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I'm going to buck the trend and I took Ethan once and never again:) the mw was fine with it but I couldn't concentrate and he didn't like the monitor on me etc etc..
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Mum to two amazing boys!
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