Comments on: Monkey’s two month old vaccination appointment

By: jen romero

jen romero — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:17:24 +0000

I don’t vaccinate my son as of yet. So thankfully I don’t have to go through the shots at a young age. I will say , not saying don’t vaccinate your son, that you should look into vaccines a little more. Any oral vaccine has a live virus in it and thus your baby is at a higher risk of getting that virus than if the baby were to have not been vaccinated.

By: Angel Mommy

Angel Mommy — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:47:41 +0000

Hi Jane. Yes I am still alive My mother is a part of the CDC here and she is very cautious of the H1N1 vaccine. She really doesn’t want anyone in my family to take it. (Shes an OB/GYN) She dodn’t want me to get it at all even though I am in a rather high risk caegory. Asthma, healthcare worker, my age, and I have a semi compromised immune system due to steroids.
Of course all this is meaningless now as I have the swine flu at the moment! Obviously it would be different in your Monkey but it really isn’t all that terrible. I wrote a detailed post over on my blog, yes I finally started a blog, head over there if your curious.
My mom is actually happy I got it now since it’s mild and I’ll have an immunity to it now. I’m getting more bloodwork on Friday just to check my blood cell count as I’ve been since for almost 3 weeks. This is not the usual either, it’s probably because I have a weakened immune system because of all the steroids for my back.

By: MyHormonesMadeMeDoIt

MyHormonesMadeMeDoIt — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:29:10 +0000

Great, a good doctor makes all the difference in leaving you feeling like you know what to do.

Regarding the first 6 weeks, I was out with a few moms last night and you know they all agreed the first 6 weeks are hell, hell they said. Their word, not mine. That did not make me sad or scared for when I experience those weeks with my own baby, it make me happy that women are feeling like it is okay to be honest about that time so that everyone knows IT IS HARD and nobody has to feel inadequate.

I know you dealt with more than just it was hard and you were tired, but still, that whole everyone has it together things is apparently total BS.

By: Mom of a 3 Month Old

Mom of a 3 Month Old — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:25:59 +0000

Deva: Two month olds aren’t getting the MMR vaccine. They get the MMR between 12-15 months. So that study is completely irrelevant. Also the study states given after the MMR, but not before. Your research isn’t relative to this topic, plus the link of vaccines and autism is inconclusive and unfounded.

By: devaskyla

devaskyla — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:54:59 +0000

Tylenol is *not* harmless & anyone who thinks it is isn’t keeping up with the research. If you really feel you must give something, give ibuprofen *not* acetaminophen. “Researchers at ARI report: “Acetaminophen use after MMR vaccinations was associated with a six-fold increase in the the likelihood of autistic disorder.” Those who received ibuprofen (Advil) did not have an increased rate of autism.” Tylenol depletes glutathione.

Jane, I’m glad you found a ped you like. I’m sure you know this but everyone needs to remember that while doctors can advise us, they are not gods, they do make mistakes & ultimately we are responsible for researching & making our own decisions. They aren’t the ones who have to live with the consequences if their advice is wrong.

By: cristen

cristen — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:49:14 +0000

I’m a pediatric nurse and my baby is getting his 2 month shots today – and I WILL be giving him a prophylactic dose of Tylenol beforehand. Tylenol should not ‘mask’ a reaction as it has no antihistamine OR anti-inflammatory properties. It will, however, prevent a mild fever from forming – which is sort of the goal. Plus, I’m pro pain reflief for infants! While one shouldn’t give meds just for the heck of it, there’s nothing wrong with giving Tylenol before and after shots.

By: Theresa

Theresa — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:09:21 +0000

I’m so thankful that we loved our doctor from the moment we met her. I’m sorry you had so many issues! I remember those first shots, and I think I cried more than Lil L did!

Glad you’re doing well!!!

By: Mom of a 3 Month Old

Mom of a 3 Month Old — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:05:21 +0000

Sounds like the appt went well. My little one didn’t handle her shots so well. She cried for half a day and zonked out the rest. She also ran a slight fever. Don’t worry about what people said about baby tylenol. It’s harmless. We gave it to our little one for 24 hours and she was fine. Listen to your pediatrician (of course if you trust them, if not find a new one). Don’t listen to those without a medical background. They are just trying to make you feel guilty for no reason. Boo them. Let Mom’s make decisions that are best for them and their children, not you and your own agenda/beliefs.

About H1N1, it’s not much different than the flu shot. Every year the flu shot is a different strain. So it’s pretty much the same. We are going to get the flu and H1N1, since our little one won’t be 6 months until December. But it’s completely your decision.

By: Jamie

Jamie — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:33:29 +0000

Glad you found a better doctor, but I wouldn’t give the tylenol unless he’s extra fussy or you think he needs it!

By: Kate

Kate — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:27:15 +0000

Yay! Congrats to both you and Monkey! I can’t imagine what it feels like to stand by while your little one is pricked and prodded and screams his head off. You are a good mama!