Today was a long day. Not saying all my days are long. Some times they just fly by. The boys really seem to keep me on my toes. Im either wiping a butt, a nose, cleaning up some kind of bodily fluid, picking up the play room, or making pb & J's. My days are pretty full. Kids are demanding little creatures. Today was just one of the hard ones. From the moment we go up, it was an all out scream fest. Elijah was gassy, poor thing would have probably shot off like a rocket if I hadn't been holding him. Ryder was just, well,Two. It took me forty five minuets to even figure out what he wanted. He kept yelling for "Ass-pee-ble me" which translated into Despicable me in English. On top of all the crankiness I had to take poor Elijah into his two month well check up. Which for us seasoned mommies means shots, and an afternoon full of screaming, fussy baby.
Well the appointment came and went. Poor little guy got a total of five immunizations. One oral and four injections. I don't know about you but I'm Pro vaccine. It really gets to me when I see fellow mothers chatting about how anti-vaccine they are. Seriously, vaccines are the greatest medical breakthrough in the history of medicine. They have saved billions of lives, and have eradicated several deadly diseases. Those of which would still be killing our children today if we hadn't of made a medical intervention. So WHYdon't some mothers choose to give their children this amazing gift of health? I'm completely mind boggled, and the whole " it causes Autism" or " developmental delay" is quiet simply bologna. Even if their were a risk associated with vaccines, I would rather have an Autistic or developmentally delayed child than a dead one.The entire study this whole argument is based on has been proven to be fake. It just really irks me. To be frank I don't want my children who will be fully vaccinated, in the same peids waiting room as children who aren't. For example. I have a two month old. We go to the doctor. In the waiting room another mother brings her child in for a fever and a cough. Now it could be just a simple cough. This child may not even be exhibiting symptoms. No big deal right? Nope. What if this child is part of the new anti vaccine fad, and is carrying Pertussis (whooping cough). That parent just exposed my tiny baby to that fatal (to infants) disease. That is what makes me so nervous about this whole things. A recent study out of California just found a connection to the recent Measles out break to the rise in non vaccinated children. Insert appropriate DUR-DUR-DUR. Now don't get offended. I did not write this blog to bash other moms. I have a right to an opinion just like every other mother. And if you are getting offended go put your big kid panties on. If you really think vaccines are to big of a risk. well you might as well stop driving a car, taking plane rides, or even swim. Seriously people. There are risks to everything. That's just life. That's really all I have to say. I'm just an ordinary momma looking out for her kiddos. I want what I think is best for them. My little creatures are my whole world. I love them to pieces. Well I guess its time for me to attempt to put Elijah to sleep. I will post again as soon as I get a chance. Until then peace out.
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