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One-Year Well Check and Vaccines

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My mind has been in a fog today. I was on my way to taking Andrew for his one year check up and I kept zoning out while I was driving and then having to think, “Wait, where am I going again? Swimming lessons? Dentist? Target? Oh, yeah, pediatrician.” Scary.
I’m happy to report that Andrew is fine and healthy although just a little peanut compared to other babies. However, Bella was the same way and he began life on the small side, clocking in at 5 lb, 12 oz, so I’m not worried about it. I must say he was also a trooper since he was due for his next round of shots. In fact, my sis EL was just asking me about my views on vaccinations. I have friends in both camps and I respect both sides. Personally, I am pro-vaccine with reservations.
We go to a pediatrician who is more holistic and into organics and keeping things as natural as you can. He does give vaccines but he doesn’t follow the standard procedure and timing. He does the bare minimum and spreads out the timing of the shots so the kids’ little bodies aren’t inundated with them all at once. It requires me going to the office more often but in this case, I don’t mind. So far we haven’t had any problems or side effects and today Andrew whimpered a little when he got his shot but he was smiling again within minutes.
Another factor to consider is that regular schools require vaccines but if you’re homeschooling, it’s not as big an issue.

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1 Comment

  • EML says:

    You didn’t email me back yet, but no worries. After researching the matter, it seems like skipping the vaccinations would work for us as my husband and I can’t really see the benefits for them and we are planning to breastfeed for the first year and go the homeschooling route so the baby will have some extra protection. Of course our choice isn’t set in stone and things could change once the baby comes etc. I am just more of a let the body heal itself person.

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