It was a big day for Brennan today - first we went to play group, but had to leave early....to go to the doctor for his two month check up and to start (da da da....) shots!
The group picture is of playgroup - there 7 of us that get together every Tuesday (until Jan when I go back to work full time - sad) - each week, we go to someone else's house - have some food, maybe an adult beverage, and lots of laughter (and lots of breastfeeding!).So PJ and I were really worried about the dr's appt today - as many of you know, we were most nervous about vaccinations and really struggled with what to do. There are just so many unknowns with vaccinations. So we did what we do best - we researched, lots. Lots of reading, lots of talking to friends who both did and did not vaccinate, lots of talking to the doctor, some internet research. And we came up with a plan that we feel fairly comfortable with, though not 100%, again b/c of all the unknowns and LACK of quality research on vaccinations.
First things first.....
Weight - 12 pounds, 11 1/2 ounces
Length - 24 inches
He is in the 75-90% in weight, length, and head size! Big Baby Brennan Boy! That's our future quarterback (only if I decide he can play such a sport - soccer is a little less rough, and cross country is even better!).
And here is what we decided to do with vaccinations:
Opted out of the Rotavirus vaccine - too new and too many unknowns.
2 mos - Hib, DTaP, PC
Will continue those three at 4 and 6 mos.
Delaying Polio and MMR for now....not sure when we will do those. We will, probably before he turns 5, but just cannot say with certainty when.
Chickenpox - if he doesn't get the actual virus before he turns 5, we will have him vaccinated.
Hep A and B - wait until he is older - maybe 10-12 ish..... as of now we do not have a intravenous drug using sex maniac for a son, so we feel comfortable waiting, considering that is how you get it!
We are somewhat concerned with the amounts of aluminum in the vaccines, so are trying to minimize it, though he got more than we would have liked today. Since we opted out of the rotavirus (weren't planning too, but after chatting with the dr, decided it was best), we opted to do three today, rather than just two and saving two for next month. That way we only have to go every two months for now.
Brennan did amazing during his shots. I opted to breastfeed him to minimize the pain and shock. You could see it in his eyes when he got the vaccination, but he just kept eating - at quite a pace (that explains the 12 pounds!) - he let out one wail at the end and has basically been sleeping since. I can handle that.
