Mirena insertion appointment-should I reschedule?

[ryry]

My mirena appointment is tomorrow. Unfortunately, my child care for dd2 has fallen through and I don't think I can find something else on such short notice. I'm thinking I need to reschedule, right? Bringing a 2 year old would be a disaster, right?

I've never had an iud before, so I don't really know what to expect from the appointment but I'm sure it won't be fun!

[smock]

My most recent IUD insertion took under 3 minutes of actual doctor time--it was really fast. I had DD with me (but she was an infant in a bucket seat). You might be fine if you can strap your daughter into a stroller or something for the few minutes during the actual insertion.

[Brie]

Yes. It took awhile to do mine and was more involved than I expected.

[fashionx]

yeah I would reschedule.

[daisy24342]

I would reschedule. I just had mine done a few weeks ago, and while insertion was quick, they have you lay there a while. Which was good for me becuase I had a ton of cramping at insertion and got lightheaded for a bit. They made me lay there for almost 30 minutes. Was fine after but would have been hard with my kids there.

[Deleted]

I'd bring a show on a phone and pray. Or bribe an assistant with Starbucks. Probably both.

[ryry]

Oct 12, 2015 19:04:40 GMT -5 daisy24342 said:

I would reschedule. I just had mine done a few weeks ago, and while insertion was quick, they have you lay there a while. Which was good for me becuase I had a ton of cramping at insertion and got lightheaded for a bit. They made me lay there for almost 30 minutes. Was fine after but would have been hard with my kids there.

Ugh, I hope that isn't the case! I'll have ds (8 weeks) with me no matter what, and he does not just sit for 30 minutes. Ever.
I just asked a random cousin that I see maybe 2x a year. If she can't watch dd2, I'll reschedule.
Gosh I miss when dd2 was in daycare!

[stackingtens]

I was in and out in 5 mins once the doc for to my room. No longer than a quick pelvic exam and I left immediately after. I'd prob risk it with an iPad or something!

[gibbinator]

I was definitely unavailable for any child duties for more than 5mins. I brought ds2 but he was confined in a bucket seat at the time.

[daisy24342]

Oct 12, 2015 19:13:12 GMT -5 ryry said:

Oct 12, 2015 19:04:40 GMT -5 daisy24342 said:

I would reschedule. I just had mine done a few weeks ago, and while insertion was quick, they have you lay there a while. Which was good for me becuase I had a ton of cramping at insertion and got lightheaded for a bit. They made me lay there for almost 30 minutes. Was fine after but would have been hard with my kids there.

Ugh, I hope that isn't the case! I'll have ds (8 weeks) with me no matter what, and he does not just sit for 30 minutes. Ever.
I just asked a random cousin that I see maybe 2x a year. If she can't watch dd2, I'll reschedule.
Gosh I miss when dd2 was in daycare!

Ha yea, my baby would have been ok but my toddler, hell no.  I do think I had a hard time because I hadn't eaten anything and I forgot to take the ibprofen they recommended before hand to help with the cramping. 

[pinotgrig]

I'm torn. The actual insertion took 5-7 minutes. I was a bit woozy afterwards and needed to sit for a few minutes to collect myself.

Take an iPad, some snacks, and cross your fingers. GL!

[Deleted]

Take some ibuprofen before you go! My dr. said it would minimize downtime after and I think he was right.

I was in and out in about two minutes. I'd chance it with my kids but I know they're decent "sitters" and I also know in my clinic a nurse would be happy to assist. You know your crowd!

[DarcyLongfellow]

It would be better to reschedule, but if you can't, I'm sure it won't be the first time your OB's office has seen someone there with two kids.

If I had to, I could strap my (very active) 2 year old into a stroller, set up Mickey Mouse Clubhouse on a portable TV/phone within eyeshot, give her a muchkin cup of skittles, and she'd more than likely behave.

[incognitony]

Oct 12, 2015 19:44:03 GMT -5 stackingtens said:

I was in and out in 5 mins once the doc for to my room. No longer than a quick pelvic exam and I left immediately after. I'd prob risk it with an iPad or something!

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This! I wouldn't cancel