6 week immunisations

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My baby girl is 6 weeks and I've have taken her to a public clinic, twice . Public clinics aren't that bad. If you plan correctly and choose a decent clinic, then you should not have any issues.

I've called around (Dischem, MKem, Clicks, BreastFeedingClinic in Panorama, etc.) and I had no luck finding a private clinic who offers the 2 previously mentioned vaccines for free. I had to pay R900-R1200 at pharmacy clinics who were also understaffed and with a long list of patients. Eventually I opted for going to a gov clinic.

I chose the Goodwood clinic since it was the closest and I could get there early. To my surprise, they were cleaner and more organized than I expected.

But instead of sitting there with my baby for an hour until she is administered, I got there early in the morning (when the doors open @ 7am) and handed in the clinic card so that I'm 1st in line. Then I went home, fed her and eventually prepped her in the car seat. I got there exactly 8:45am just in time for the nurse to administer the vaccines. Total time in the clinic: 20min

Sometimes all it takes is a bit of preparation. I honestly still prefer the convenience of having cleaner and private consultations, but using a gov clinic ain't that bad as one would think.

I agree the inside was not great, we didn't utilize the inside, we chose it because of the garden setting. Had a morning wedding.

I have heard how lovely Meerendal is, how very exciting for you

I agree the inside was not great, we didn't utilize the inside, we chose it because of the garden setting. Had a morning wedding.

I have heard how lovely Meerendal is, how very exciting for you

Bundle Of Joy - I actually looked at Edenheim, lovely garden and lavendar field, but the inside room was not great, and because it will probably rain on the 17 July, I have to plan for an inside wedding, and Edenheim just did not lend itself to what we needed. But as a summer wedding place it is really nice.

Photos in the rain with my mascara running down my face is going to look divine no doubt.

I went to tons of venues and had a good old cry as I just did not get that "yep this is the place" feeling - but we finally found Meerendal Wine Estate which is out on the back road in Durbanville.

There was lots there that just worked for us, so a very complicated thing has become really easy (for now, but I stress over everything, so I am sure I will find something to worry about ...)

bundle of joy -the sister at the clinic told me to put a little arnica oil on the area's were baby had the injections. It prevent injection lump appearring and baby will not be so restless.

Reluctant mom - oh wow I just noticed now you are getting married in July - that is fantastic. Where is your venue? All the best with all the planning!!

We got married in Dec 2008 @ Edenheim in Paarl, had a small intimate garden wedding, so the planning and the cost wasn't too bad at all, but still drives you crazy at times

Bundle Of Joy - I am glad you found somewhere to go. Yes, it is great they can just throw in a little family planning while you are there.

The nurses there are really great.