Similar experience?

The first rectal temperature that I remember receiving was at my pediatrician‘s office when I was very young. Someone removed my diaper and there was a green overhead light and a paper sheet crinkling beneath me. I recall the nurse using a thermometer that looked like the standard ear thermometer, but it was metal and hung on the wall and was used rectally. Does this sound familiar to anyone else? This was in the early 90’s.

@Hannah_Hiney

That doesn't sound familiar to me. It must have had disposable tips that were thrown away after use. Can you confirm that?

I didn't go to the pediatrician as the oldest of 9. We didn't have money for different doctors so we got the family Doc or sometimes the vet if the dog was sick . (kidding!)

Hanna mine was in the early 60's. it was at my Pediatricians office. The nurse would get me ready by undressing me naked. I was laid on my belly as the young nurse dipped the glass mercury rectal thermometer into the jar of Vaseline. She spread my lower cheeks and inserted the thermometer deep inside and waited till it registered. ( about 5 minutes) I felt the cold paper on the table underneath me rustling. The nurse would pinch my ass cheeks together while she waited. It was embarrassing every time.

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