Vaccinations

anlicsceadu

I know this is a touchy subject so I don't want to start a debate, but I've been doing some last minute research and thought I'd just see what some of y'all's opinion's are. Sorry this is a repeat of several other posts, but no one really talked about what I'm asking (I went back and reread them) Please remember to play nice and respect other people's choices, at least on here. LO has her 2 month appointment tomorrow and I keep going back and forth on what shots she should get now. I know what's recommended and I've read so much research on all of it that my head is spinning. I'm leaning towards a more extended plan for shots. Meaning she won't get them all at once tomorrow, but she will get them just more drawn out. Has anyone else done something similar? I know I want her to get the DTaP tomorrow but other than that I'm still deciding. :-(

MrsAdventure

I briefly considered getting shots split up, but after discussing it with DH, we chose to do them all at once because we knew she wouldn't be thrilled about them, and we didn't want to have to drag her back to the doc again for another ordeal.

We planned it so that Pips was just getting hungry when the nurse gave her the shots and oral vaccine. 15 seconds of crying, bottle in mouth, happy baby again. She got a full tummy and slept for about 5 hours. When she woke up, the only thing she had was some swelling and pain where the shots were given. Mostly where she had the DTaP, and really who isn't in pain after that one, I know my arm ached for days. Anyway, we gave her some tylonal and she rested that afternoon and was fine by evening.

All in all I am glad we did it all at once, but if you think it would be better for your little one to space them out then definately talk to your ped. They will probably have insight into both arguments and then use your best judgment. No one knows your LO better than you.

SweetMelissa5

I agree with PPs about getting them together so she's protected as soon as possible. I've never seen any reason to delay or spread out vaccinations because I haven't seen any reputable sources that show any benefit to doing so. If it wasn't safe for babies to get so many at once, there wouldn't be so many doctors following the recommended schedule.

anlicsceadu

@IndianaMommy08 Sorry. I just don't want to start a freakin debate, I just wanted to see what other people thought. And some people have had some well thought out good genuine replies, that are really helping me. If you don't feel like playing nice with others, then feel free not to reply to my thread. 

anlicsceadu

Thank you everyone for your replies. It's good to hear y'all had positive experiences. I think I've decided it's best to just have a good chat with the doctor tomorrow. Hopefully it will alleviate any of my fears!

ssstephanie214

We went with the schedule and her reaction was about as expected, some discomfort for the following few hours. She's fine, still bright eyed and happy, responding to me and her dad and other people, colors, and things . What is the pushback about the recommended schedule all about? If the research doesn't come out of an academic hospital or nih money I don't pay it any mind. Had enough conspiracy theories from a crazy exbf to last my lifetime.

jac409

We only give two vaccines at a time and go back in between well checks for whatever we missed. We prioritize things that there is a greater risk of catching and delay the things (like Polio and Hepatitis that aren't as high risk. Our doctor agrees with this approach and is completely fine with it.

missnacholover

krgriffin26

thank you @chmwilliams for sticking up for @IndianaMommy08

ETA: I also find it rude to try and dictate how others should respond. If you ask a question, you should be ready for everyone's opinion. Not just the ones you deem worthy.  

sweetbabyrahe

anlicsceadu said:

@IndianaMommy08 Sorry. I just don't want to start a freakin debate, I just wanted to see what other people thought. And some people have had some well thought out good genuine replies, that are really helping me. If you don't feel like playing nice with others, then feel free not to reply to my thread. 

Fwiw, for a vaccination thread...everyone has played nice. If you post on something controversial, a debate is what will probably happen...but freakin debates can be respectful.

LO got all the recommended shots. They combined them into only 2 shots and he only fussed for a few seconds. I'd rather just get then over with and not have to return for 2 months. He never had a fever after and was fussy for less than a day following.

missnacholover

Saying to self...about self...

crizz13

OP, for someone who claims to have been lurking from the beginning, you should know that all the responses you received were very respectful.

anlicsceadu

I'm fine with people answering if they think I should vaccinate or not, that doesn't matter to me. I only asked because I had a niece who responded horrible to vaccines and I have issues with certain shots myself which is why I'm considering an alternate plan. I'm also a stay at home mom who can keep my child away from others till she has her full shots. I was just wondering if anyone had any experiences with them or if you did get them all at once what was your experience with that. I'm not saying either way is the right way, I'm just wanting opinions which people are free to give. I just didn't want people to boil down to "just do it" or "don't do it" because that really doesn't help me out. If you want to say that then fine, I'm good at moving on. Anywho. I think I've said my piece, I'm just going to let things lie. But I really do appreciate those who answered me with their experiences, I do find them helpful in re-leaving some of my fears.So truly, thank you for that.

missnacholover

anlicsceadu said:

I'm fine with people answering if they think I should vaccinate or not, that doesn't matter to me. I only asked because I had a niece who responded horrible to vaccines and I have issues with certain shots myself which is why I'm considering an alternate plan. I'm also a stay at home mom who can keep my child away from others till she has her full shots. I was just wondering if anyone had any experiences with them or if you did get them all at once what was your experience with that. I'm not saying either way is the right way, I'm just wanting opinions which people are free to give. I just didn't want people to boil down to "just do it" or "don't do it" because that really doesn't help me out. If you want to say that then fine, I'm good at moving on. Anywho. I think I've said my piece, I'm just going to let things lie. But I really do appreciate those who answered me with their experiences, I do find them helpful in re-leaving some of my fears.So truly, thank you for that.

So are you never going to take your LO out of the house?  Because, ya know, there ARE germs at the grocery store, doctor's office, etc.

Lilwatz

anlicsceadu said:

I'm fine with people answering if they think I should vaccinate or not, that doesn't matter to me. I only asked because I had a niece who responded horrible to vaccines and I have issues with certain shots myself which is why I'm considering an alternate plan. I'm also a stay at home mom who can keep my child away from others till she has her full shots. I was just wondering if anyone had any experiences with them or if you did get them all at once what was your experience with that. I'm not saying either way is the right way, I'm just wanting opinions which people are free to give. I just didn't want people to boil down to "just do it" or "don't do it" because that really doesn't help me out. If you want to say that then fine, I'm good at moving on. Anywho. I think I've said my piece, I'm just going to let things lie. But I really do appreciate those who answered me with their experiences, I do find them helpful in re-leaving some of my fears.So truly, thank you for that.

Do you have one of those bubbles?  Because that is the only way.  I, personally, am on the follow the plethora of research-based shot schedule because a fussy baby or "bad reaction" is likely waaaaaaay better than the risks of not doing it.

missnacholover

anlicsceadu

Thanks a lot. I'm done. I've been on this group since March of last year and this is why I've never asked a question before. Apparently I'm too nice to be on here. I hope the other Lurkers have better luck than me. This will be my last post. I'll go were I'm actually wanted on the bump I guess. I wish y'all the best of luck with motherhood. God Bless.

missnacholover

anlicsceadu said:

Thanks a lot. I'm done. I've been on this group since March of last year and this is why I've never asked a question before. Apparently I'm too nice to be on here. I hope the other Lurkers have better luck than me. This will be my last post. I'll go were I'm actually wanted on the bump I guess. I wish y'all the best of luck with motherhood. God Bless.

howin23

anlicsceadu said:

Thanks a lot. I'm done. I've been on this group since March of last year and this is why I've never asked a question before. Apparently I'm too nice to be on here. I hope the other Lurkers have better luck than me. This will be my last post. I'll go were I'm actually wanted on the bump I guess. I wish y'all the best of luck with motherhood. God Bless.

I was all ready to post about why we postponed LO's hepatitis shot (b/c she wasn't a full month yet at the appt and the doc didn't want to add it to the two month appt and she isn't at risk for it right now anyway)...but then I saw this. Grow up. If you can't handle the helpful, if not the most tactfully phrased, responses above, how can you possibly handle the real world?

Lilwatz

mommymeg143

I was reading this vaccination thread and I don’t understand the desire to focus on postponing shots. If vaccinations were bad, babies wouldn't get them, yo.

This forum isn’t the right place to post about controversial shit. You might want to find another forum for that.

Recently IRL a mom I saw did something that I really didn't agree with. She didn't vaccinate her child which caused a measles outbreak at Disneyland. How would you have reacted to your child getting measles because you waited too long to vaccinate?

@anlicsceadu‌, I think your comments and actions are rude and inappropriate. You’re being unfair.

Thanks, TB gods for helping me respond to this ridiculousness.

Harpie 4 Lyfe.

vv101010

We are choosing to have them spread out. That's what our Dr recommended and we feel more comfortable only introducing a few at once.

mommymeg143

Do I get a sticker? Cupcake? Bubble for my bae bae???

meeshybee

mommymeg143 said:

I was reading this vaccination thread and I don’t understand the desire to focus on postponing shots. If vaccinations were bad, babies wouldn't get them, yo. This forum isn’t the right place to post about controversial shit. You might want to find another forum for that. Recently IRL a mom I saw did something that I really didn't agree with. She didn't vaccinate her child which caused a measles outbreak at Disneyland. How would you have reacted to your child getting measles because you waited too long to vaccinate? @anlicsceadu‌, I think your comments and actions are rude and inappropriate. You’re being unfair.

Thanks, TB gods for helping me respond to this ridiculousness.

Harpie 4 Lyfe.

Lilwatz

--LILWATZ!!!!!

Maelara

You can't post about vaccines and not insight a debate. That's ridiculous. Also, telling people how they can respond will only upset them. Vaccine delaying serves no purpose and is in my opinion, unneeded. I suggest talking to your doctor but they will tell you the same thing I am.

ETA - I committed the worst crime and posted without reading. Sorry ladies. OP. I doubt you have been lurking since the beginning or you would know our stance on this as well as how your question would be received. If you can't handle how very nicely the ladies were to you here, then yes, you should probably go elsewhere.

vv101010

chmwilliams said:

vv101010 said:

We are choosing to have them spread out. That's what our Dr recommended and we feel more comfortable only introducing a few at once.

So who is this 'we'? Is it like the royal we? Oooh, Kate Middleton????

We as in DH and I. She asked and I'm simply stating what WE (again...DH and I...in case you missed it) have decided to do.

Curlyfries851

Yup

MrsG1019

As long as you've circumcised delaying vaccines is totes ok.

lizzielu82

I hear herbs are a good replacement for vaccines...

Maelara

lizzielu82 said:

I hear herbs are a good replacement for vaccines...

OMG... I fudging love you!

MrsG1019

Maelara said:

lizzielu82 said:

I hear herbs are a good replacement for vaccines...

OMG... I fudging love you!

Your adherence to the new TOU is impressive.

Maelara

MrsG1019 said:

lizzielu82 said:

I hear herbs are a good replacement for vaccines...

OMG... I fudging love you!

Your adherence to the new TOU is impressive.

It's a daily struggle...

Maelara

chmwilliams said:

We are choosing to have them spread out. That's what our Dr recommended and we feel more comfortable only introducing a few at once.

So who is this 'we'? Is it like the royal we? Oooh, Kate Middleton????

We as in DH and I. She asked and I'm simply stating what WE (again...DH and I...in case you missed it) have decided to do.

Soooo. Not Kate Middleton?

BOO! I demand Kate Middleton! DEMAND!

meeshybee

anlicsceadu said:

I know this is a touchy subject so I don't want to start a debate, but I've been doing some last minute research and thought I'd just see what some of y'all's opinion's are. Sorry this is a repeat of several other posts, but no one really talked about what I'm asking (I went back and reread them) Please remember to play nice and respect other people's choices, at least on here. LO has her 2 month appointment tomorrow and I keep going back and forth on what shots she should get now. I know what's recommended and I've read so much research on all of it that my head is spinning. I'm leaning towards a more extended plan for shots. Meaning she won't get them all at once tomorrow, but she will get them just more drawn out. Has anyone else done something similar? I know I want her to get the DTaP tomorrow but other than that I'm still deciding. :-(

anlicsceadu said:

@IndianaMommy08 Sorry. I just don't want to start a freakin debate, I just wanted to see what other people thought. And some people have had some well thought out good genuine replies, that are really helping me. If you don't feel like playing nice with others, then feel free not to reply to my thread. 

anlicsceadu said:

Thank you everyone for your replies. It's good to hear y'all had positive experiences. I think I've decided it's best to just have a good chat with the doctor tomorrow. Hopefully it will alleviate any of my fears!

anlicsceadu said:

Thanks a lot. I'm done. I've been on this group since March of last year and this is why I've never asked a question before. Apparently I'm too nice to be on here. I hope the other Lurkers have better luck than me. This will be my last post. I'll go were I'm actually wanted on the bump I guess. I wish y'all the best of luck with motherhood. God Bless.

QFP, yo.

And actually, you have posted 2 other discussions on this board so no, this is not your first question here.

minibean16

MrsG1019 said:

As long as you've circumcised delaying vaccines is totes ok.

But I thought circumcision caused autism?

mommymeg143

vv101010 said:

chmwilliams said:

vv101010 said:

We are choosing to have them spread out. That's what our Dr recommended and we feel more comfortable only introducing a few at once.

So who is this 'we'? Is it like the royal we? Oooh, Kate Middleton????

We as in DH and I. She asked and I'm simply stating what WE (again... DH and I...in case you missed it) have decided to do.

Ohhhhhh tell Prince Wills, 'SUP'.

minibean16

Confession: I'm a catfish. I'm actually Pippa Middleton.

mommymeg143

@chmwilliams‌...Harry would appreciate my very un-lady like greeting.

@minibean16‌, Dern (edited to comply with TOU) you, Pippa and your perfect gluteus maximus (edited to comply with TOU).

ZOMG...Do I get another rule following sticker?????

crizz13

minibean16 said:

MrsG1019 said:

As long as you've circumcised delaying vaccines is totes ok.

But I thought circumcision caused autism?

@minibean16‌ FTW!

DoubleUp8

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And I need to find one of these in size 3 months