Check-ups

Those of you who know me, know I am not a fan of vaccinations. You know that I have worked in the field of Autism for so long that I have a strong point of view on vaccinations. I hate them. I know they are needed but I hate them. My girls have always been on an alternate vaccination schedule.

DR. SEARS ALTERNATIVE VACCINE SCHEDULE
He says his alternative schedule won't overwhelm young immune systems, but it still provides complete vaccine protection.
2 months
Rota virus
D Tap

3 months
PCV
Hib

4 months
Rota virus (second dose)
D Tap (second dose)

5 months
PCV (second dose)
Hib (second dose)

6 months
Rota virus (third dose)
D Tap (third dose)

7 months
PCV (third dose)
Hib (third dose)

9 months
Polio
Influenza (and given every year until at least 19 years old)

12 months
Polio (second dose)
Mumps (separated from MMR)  updated: 3 in one so my girls will get it at 3 years old

15 months
PCV (fourth dose)
Hib (fourth dose)

18 months
D Tap (fourth dose)
Varicella

2 years
Rubella (separated from MMR) updated: 3 in one so my girls will get it at 3 years old
Polio (third dose)

2 1/2 years
Hep B
Hep A

3 1/2 years
Hep B (second dose)
Measles (separated from MMR) updated: 3 in one so my girls will get it at 3 years old

4 years
DTaP (fifth dose)
Polio (fourth dose)

5 years
MMR (second dose of each vaccine)

6 years
Varicella (second dose)

12 years
HPV

12 years, 2 months
HPV (second dose)

13 years
HPV (third dose)
MCV4

Many parents I have worked with have speculated that vaccines over loaded their child's system when their immune system was low and contributed to their autism diagnosis. I held off on the MMR shot until Syniah was 3 years of  age. I am a strong believer of this  "We take into account that some children have reactions to medicines like penicillin, for example, yet when it comes to vaccines we are operating as if our kids have a universal tolerance for them. We are acting like ONE SIZE FITS ALL. That is, at the very least, a huge improbability. Even if the CDC is not convinced of a link between vaccines and autism, changing the vaccine schedule should be seriously considered as a precautionary measure." I think so many people have their different opinions but this is what works for my girls. I am not against all vaccines, but 'I do believe there is strong evidence to suggest that some of the ingredients may be hazardous and that our children are being given too many, too soon!' I quote Jenny McCarthy who is an Autism activist and experienced first hand what the harm that vaccines caused her child. I this it's better to be safe than sorry.

Today the girls went in for their  full physicals.

 Niah took a vision test 

PASSED....THANK GOD! (So far has Mama's vision)

Syniah weighed 31lbs 50 percentile for weight and 75 percentile in height (We may have a tall and skinny girl.)

Leilah weighed in at 25lbs. 50 percentile for both height and weight.  (Leilah is petite. Short for her age)

They were so excited to see the doctor.

Made me realize how big they are getting.

They were so happy they had no idea about getting shots.

Blood Pressure checked

Ear checked

Tummy checked

 As always we have the doctor trying to catch them up on all their vaccines. 7 or 8 shots? ummmmmmmmmm no! So both girls got two shots. Niah got the MMR today. I was up in the air about it but she is 3 and developing perfectly so I felt it was time. My heart doesn't feel completely at peace with her getting that shot. The one shot  parents that I worked for warned me about since before I was even a Mom. I really just have to leave it in God's hands that from here he will protect her.


 The girls did great. Niah had a few tears but was such a big girl. Leilah cried for a second and then started laughing I think she was confused as how to feel. My big girls. So proud of their visit. I thank God for giving me such healthy and happy girls.