MMR vaccination 1 week before conception

[wenalady]

My doctor knew we were trying to get pregnant, he told me to have an MMR vaccination, 4 days after getting it I asked him if it was safe to have intercourse as we might get pregnant.  He said it was fine and we went ahead, I must have conceived in that same week.  Now I discover that I am 4 weeks pregnant and that I should have waited at least 3 months before trying to get pregnant.  I am extremely worried about the effects of the vaccine at this crucial time of development.  Has this happened to anyone and was the baby ok?

[IWantToBeAMom]

I found this online, I think you are safe.



The MMR vaccine is a combination vaccine for measles, mumps and rubella. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend waiting one month after receiving a rubella vaccine before trying to conceive.



Rubella is a mild viral infection. Vaccination before conception is important, however. If you develop rubella during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy, your baby has a risk of developing congenital rubella syndrome. This condition can result in miscarriage, stillbirth or severe birth defects.



Although there is a theoretical concern for the baby if you're pregnant at the time of vaccination or conceive shortly after, the risk of vaccine-associated defects is negligible. If you develop rubella during the first trimester, talk with your doctor about the options.

[gonza]

Ok, I have a question.  This has nothing to do with anything, just on my mind.  I have a good friend who recently got married.  The guy she married is extremely wealthy.  His family has a business that brings in about 30-40 million a year.  However, since they have been married (about 2 months) he has been gone the whole time.  They went on their honeymoon, then he had to go to Hawaii for work and she went for 2 weeks with him, but came back because she was bored (??????), now he is still out of town.  Do you guys think that you would like this?  I would hate it.  I know that 30-40 million is alot, but come on, what happens when they have kids?

[blondie72]

I would say if the family makes that much money he could stand to take a little time off.  I have always said money is NOT everything.  Family is everything to me and I have always said I would sacrifice everything to be with my family more.  DH does not see things that way I don't think.  I grew up in a family of 5 (mom, dad and 2 sisters) and my dad only made like $28,000 - $30,000 a year.  My mom stayed home with us and at one point we were on food stamps but I had fun as a kid.  I always had my parents at home.  Dad never came to too much school stuff but he was home with us.  I agree with you.  Maybe his is having an affair.  Hate to say that but I often think that about my DH when he is gone so much I HATE IT!!!!!

[Still_AndiJ]

My dad and step mom make bank, but they were never happy. My husband and I don't make a lot of money, I choose to stay at home and we sacrfice a lot, but we are happy. We spend time together, we find lots of fun things to do that don't require money. Our kids never want for anything and they see mom and dad happy. Money can't buy everything,lol!



Andrea

[cinnamonheart]

Hell ya!!

Get rid of the hubby and spend his money!!!



No just kidding  your not any happier, although lets face it money helps and lord knows we need it!

You can have all the money in the world and still cant buy happiness or health.

Family is first! By all means

We were lucky to inherit some money (100,000) which seems like alot but isnt really We paid off stuff and now are better financially and have more freedom which is nice.

I just want a little in the bank and thats all!

And LOTS OF LOVING (got to get rid of af first! lol)

[Angel4JohnnyB]

I got the Rebulla shot right after my son was born and they told me to wait 2-3 months before getting pregnant again. I was later told that 28 days was a long enough wait.

It can cause problems for the babys development but what someone already posted sounded right. I would again discuss it with your doctor and if you still aren't happy maybe put a call into ANOTHER doctor and explain the situation and ask their opinion. I don't know if your insurance will cover a consult with a different doctor but it would be worth checking into since most of the time doctors don't want to discuss anything with you over the phone if they've never seen you as a patient.

Also, Christie might have some advice on the subject (she is a high risk OB nurse) but I believe she is out of town for the better part of next week.

Best of luck to you and I do hope you will keep us posted.

Congrats on your pregnancy!!

Vikki

[boycrazy]

To me money is not everything!  I quit my comfortable job last year to stay home and would not change a thing!  I have a best friend (since 11years old) that has a ton of money, but is unhappy and takes anti-depresants to keep up, she's only 36 too.  Yes she lives in a 6k sq ft house, has a 4krt diamond, drives new cars every year, but she is not happy. She would never admit it, but I know, I have known her way too long, she is one who has never failed though. Her husband is like Richard Gere in Pretty Woman and owns a co. that helps out failing co.'s, he is never home either. She is one of 4 friends from High School that still get together each year. Sad thing is when we go away for a few days he can't even take his two kids to a ball game without taking the nanny!  My friend just apologizes for being gone and goes on with her life.   I wouldn't trade my poor husband for anything, nor would I give up staying home to have more lavish things.  It is natural to want nice things, but I have said it before, I think these days giving our kids everything material is not the answer to growing responsible happy adults, what they need is two parents that are in touch with eachother and a warm loving arm to come to when they want.  Just my two cents worth.

[gonza]

Ok, I have posted once before about DH's siblings fighting over who gets what and who doesnt get what.  Well, they are feuding now.  DH emailed his twin telling him he should call and make ammends with their parents.  Twin said no, everytime they call him they want something blah blah blah (keep in mind he has nothing they need).  He then copies their other brother to the email and gets him in on it.  A battle ensued.  I dread the wedding in Sept.  I dont think DH's parents are going because of they way they have been treated by the two brothers.  How can I help settle this so we can all get along like before (long before!)

[penny13]

Wow that's a tough one, mabey you should suggest a family meeting.

That way everyone can have their say and try to come to an agreement or agree to disagree. Either way it's probably going to be heated.

Goodluck

[cinnamonheart]

My advice would be to stay out of it if you can! Play dumb or whatever ...If you get involved they will be saying well they said this and they said that......

Pretend like you know nothing!!



Mom and Dad should talk to the brothers themselves after all they are the parents and those boys should have some respect.

They also should treat everyone fairly ..Thats my game plan if one gets something the rest do to!

Life is so much simplier that way.

[cinnamonheart]

your two cents was worth a million dollars!!...Oh ya its not the money!...lol...

[Christie2004]

I've been away for a week taking care of my dad.



The original post was about MMR vaccinations...it seems kind of impolite to me to hijack the thread to talk about stuff that is not only completely unrelated to MMR, but to the whole MedHelp forum subject (maternal-child) altogether.  



It is hard to wade through all the comments that involve personal issues to get to the original post and answers related to it.  I've tried to look at some other questions, but there are so many who take over with other things that I about give up.  This is not meant as a criticism, but an observation.



I thought that is what the open forums are for...but again, I've been gone and maybe everything has changed.  Seems that way, anyway.

[gonza]

Sorry, I waited to let people answer the original question and no one else responded.  I dont know what to do to keep from bothering people here.  

Christie, I enjoy reading your responses because you are the nurse and you do know most of the answers to ease everyone's mind.

Once again, SORRY....

[cinnamonheart]

I dont know but I dont mind if someone "steals" a thread whether to comment or pop their own question in

Just put it where ever you want and title it so all can see.

We all go back and look for responses at least I do I know of others that do!



Even some of the questions are repeats or there are several of the same answers so I guess that goes both ways

Anyway as long as were all happy and I think we are..



Feel free to steal any spot that I have for comments , questions or whatever

[cinnamonheart]

How is your dad doing anyways???

You were taking care of him?? Is he still in the nursing home Did you have him out on a leave??

[gonza]

Wow, it is boring when we dont discuss whatever we want to on the board.

[penny13]

Well, i guess if gonza waited to see if anyone replied to the first question then she didn't hijack the thread. Sometimes if questions aren't being answered, the thread is just going to waste. So were is the harm in asking another question. I don't know the ladies here that well but i guess gonza has been coming on here for a while and feels she is comfortable asking about her personal stuff.

Whatever!!!