Are you getting the flu shot?

EAMommy

sbevmc09:

jessrenee11:

PghCTBride:

This was discussed last week. My answer is the same as it was then: abseffinglutely.nbsp;I already did get mine, and if anyone is considering forgoing the shot you really should do your research and discuss this with your Dr. Honestly, skipping it when we are all having babies drink cold and flu season really baffles me. This will protect the baby, who will be at high risk for contracting it. Not to mention protecting yourself pregnant women are among the high risk group because our immune systems are somewhat suppressed. Getting the REAL flu is no joke, and while pg is dangerous to you and baby.nbsp;nbsp;But... of course make your own decisions. I really just don't understand taking this risk myself.nbsp;

this this this! I honestly feel like its kinda selfish to not get it. Im protecting my child when they can not protect themselves!

Nope, not at all selfish.  I don't receive the vax and I always do what I feel is best for my child(ren).  If you feel that doing the best thing for your baby is getting the flu vax that's absolutely fine, but it's not fair to say that everyone has to think the same way.  I've done the research, just like I assume anyone who has received the vax has done, and I've come to the conclusion that in my opinion the protection isn't worth the possible side effects.  If the immunity was lasting or would protect my child in a more comprehensive way I'd get the vax, but as it is any immunity passed to them isn't long-lasting and can't be guaranteed.

My point is, don't assume that just because someone has arrived at a different conclusion as you that they're making a selfish decision.  If there was one right answer it would make the whole issue a whole lot easier for everyone. 

Exactly. Well said. We all want to do everything in our power to do what's right for our families. That does not look the same for everyone. 

moonglow_84

EAMommy:

sbevmc09:

jessrenee11:

PghCTBride:

This was discussed last week. My answer is the same as it was then: abseffinglutely.nbsp;I already did get mine, and if anyone is considering forgoing the shot you really should do your research and discuss this with your Dr. Honestly, skipping it when we are all having babies drink cold and flu season really baffles me. This will protect the baby, who will be at high risk for contracting it. Not to mention protecting yourself pregnant women are among the high risk group because our immune systems are somewhat suppressed. Getting the REAL flu is no joke, and while pg is dangerous to you and baby.nbsp;nbsp;But... of course make your own decisions. I really just don't understand taking this risk myself.nbsp;

this this this! I honestly feel like its kinda selfish to not get it. Im protecting my child when they can not protect themselves!

Nope, not at all selfish.  I don't receive the vax and I always do what I feel is best for my child(ren).  If you feel that doing the best thing for your baby is getting the flu vax that's absolutely fine, but it's not fair to say that everyone has to think the same way.  I've done the research, just like I assume anyone who has received the vax has done, and I've come to the conclusion that in my opinion the protection isn't worth the possible side effects.  If the immunity was lasting or would protect my child in a more comprehensive way I'd get the vax, but as it is any immunity passed to them isn't long-lasting and can't be guaranteed.

My point is, don't assume that just because someone has arrived at a different conclusion as you that they're making a selfish decision.  If there was one right answer it would make the whole issue a whole lot easier for everyone. 

Exactly. Well said. We all want to do everything in our power to do what's right for our families. That does not look the same for everyone. 

I agree. I'm a little tired of being judged for making decisions that other people think are the wrong ones just because its not the same one they are making. I don't judge anyone else for their opinions ever and I don't expect to be called stupid or selfish because of a decision I'm making. I guess I wish we could all just talk about our opinions and decisions without statements like this popping into the equation and making others feel bad or inadequate. Sorry, that's just how I've been feeling lately.

mrsodonnell12

TexasMom7137:

SPK926:

Yes, I already got it. The flu shot is not a live virus so getting sick from it is impossible. The flu mist is the live virus and pregnant women can't get that anyway.Getting the real flu not just sick and what people call the flu is a very serious and can be deadly thing. Your baby can not be immunized for a few months after the birth so the only way to protect them is to protect yourself as well and get the shot during pregnancy. Why wouldn't someone want to do that? An infant that gets the flu is much more likely to have serious complications or die from it. Having our babies during January, a.k.a. prime flu time is another reason for us to get it.

All of this.

Yep- all of the above. I am getting it in 2 weeks.

meganiobe

I got mine last week, as did DD and DH, with DD in daycare we just never know what any of us are going to exposed to, and after her being very sick last year we are taking every precaution that we can.

littlemaybaby

Considering that everyone in my house right now is sick from some random virus that my son brought home from school - yes, we do the flu shot.  (In fact, I already got mine.)  Having an infant born in flu season is no joke.  If you don't have other kids and you can strongly control what's coming in your house, then I can understand forgoing it.  But in our case I just can't imagine not getting it.  Of course there are risks to vaccines, but for *us* the risk of the vaccine is infinitely lower than the chance that my child will bring the flu into our house at some point this winter.  Since our newborn will only have the immunity that I am able to provide, it's the least I can do to protect baby brother from his older brother who seems to be the world's largest petri dish for germs.

JumpAroundBucky

I'm getting mine in a week and a half at my next appointment.

jessrenee11

moonglow_84:

EAMommy:

sbevmc09:

jessrenee11:

PghCTBride:

This was discussed last week. My answer is the same as it was then: abseffinglutely.nbsp;I already did get mine, and if anyone is considering forgoing the shot you really should do your research and discuss this with your Dr. Honestly, skipping it when we are all having babies drink cold and flu season really baffles me. This will protect the baby, who will be at high risk for contracting it. Not to mention protecting yourself pregnant women are among the high risk group because our immune systems are somewhat suppressed. Getting the REAL flu is no joke, and while pg is dangerous to you and baby.nbsp;nbsp;But... of course make your own decisions. I really just don't understand taking this risk myself.nbsp;

this this this! I honestly feel like its kinda selfish to not get it. Im protecting my child when they can not protect themselves!

Nope, not at all selfish.  I don't receive the vax and I always do what I feel is best for my child(ren).  If you feel that doing the best thing for your baby is getting the flu vax that's absolutely fine, but it's not fair to say that everyone has to think the same way.  I've done the research, just like I assume anyone who has received the vax has done, and I've come to the conclusion that in my opinion the protection isn't worth the possible side effects.  If the immunity was lasting or would protect my child in a more comprehensive way I'd get the vax, but as it is any immunity passed to them isn't long-lasting and can't be guaranteed.

My point is, don't assume that just because someone has arrived at a different conclusion as you that they're making a selfish decision.  If there was one right answer it would make the whole issue a whole lot easier for everyone. 

Exactly. Well said. We all want to do everything in our power to do what's right for our families. That does not look the same for everyone. 

I agree. I'm a little tired of being judged for making decisions that other people think are the wrong ones just because its not the same one they are making. I don't judge anyone else for their opinions ever and I don't expect to be called stupid or selfish because of a decision I'm making. I guess I wish we could all just talk about our opinions and decisions without statements like this popping into the equation and making others feel bad or inadequate. Sorry, that's just how I've been feeling lately.

Oh geeze way to take some ones opinion a little personal. I think any time you have post like this not everyone is going to agree on the matter and yes people can say whatever they want on the matter because you are asking how they feel about it. Do I think its selfish to not get a flu shot? Yes! Do I really care what you do on the matter? Hellz no! If me stating how I feel on the matter makes me judgy then so be it.I am looking out for me and my child here and I am doing what I think is best. As a mom to a 4lb newborn I am glad I took every precaution to protect my child from illness when she didn't have the immunity to do so. 

moonglow_84

jessrenee11:

moonglow_84:

EAMommy:

sbevmc09:

jessrenee11:

PghCTBride:

This was discussed last week. My answer is the same as it was then: abseffinglutely.nbsp;I already did get mine, and if anyone is considering forgoing the shot you really should do your research and discuss this with your Dr. Honestly, skipping it when we are all having babies drink cold and flu season really baffles me. This will protect the baby, who will be at high risk for contracting it. Not to mention protecting yourself pregnant women are among the high risk group because our immune systems are somewhat suppressed. Getting the REAL flu is no joke, and while pg is dangerous to you and baby.nbsp;nbsp;But... of course make your own decisions. I really just don't understand taking this risk myself.nbsp;

this this this! I honestly feel like its kinda selfish to not get it. Im protecting my child when they can not protect themselves!

Nope, not at all selfish.  I don't receive the vax and I always do what I feel is best for my child(ren).  If you feel that doing the best thing for your baby is getting the flu vax that's absolutely fine, but it's not fair to say that everyone has to think the same way.  I've done the research, just like I assume anyone who has received the vax has done, and I've come to the conclusion that in my opinion the protection isn't worth the possible side effects.  If the immunity was lasting or would protect my child in a more comprehensive way I'd get the vax, but as it is any immunity passed to them isn't long-lasting and can't be guaranteed.

My point is, don't assume that just because someone has arrived at a different conclusion as you that they're making a selfish decision.  If there was one right answer it would make the whole issue a whole lot easier for everyone. 

Exactly. Well said. We all want to do everything in our power to do what's right for our families. That does not look the same for everyone. 

I agree. I'm a little tired of being judged for making decisions that other people think are the wrong ones just because its not the same one they are making. I don't judge anyone else for their opinions ever and I don't expect to be called stupid or selfish because of a decision I'm making. I guess I wish we could all just talk about our opinions and decisions without statements like this popping into the equation and making others feel bad or inadequate. Sorry, that's just how I've been feeling lately.

Oh geeze way to take some ones opinion a little personal. I think any time you have post like this not everyone is going to agree on the matter and yes people can say whatever they want on the matter because you are asking how they feel about it. Do I think its selfish to not get a flu shot? Yes! Do I really care what you do on the matter? Hellz no! If me stating how I feel on the matter makes me judgy then so be it.I am looking out for me and my child here and I am doing what I think is best. As a mom to a 4lb newborn I am glad I took every precaution to protect my child from illness when she didn't have the immunity to do so. 

It's not about agreeing or disagreeing. It's about making other people feel bad for their decisions when it's not necessary to do so. If you think it's selfish for people to not get the flu shot, then fine, think that. But there's no need to say it, that's all. There is lots of stuff on here that I roll my eyes at but I don't make fun of people or start making them feel bad because they think differently than I do. You can't say that you think people are selfish for not getting the flu shot and not expect them to take it personally. Especially when it's not even remotely true. To me this is a group for ladies at the same stage in pregnancy to support each other and give each other advice, not to put each other down for having different opinions. Disagreeing is fine but there's no reason to take it a step further by name calling and being judgemental.