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fair or no???
Okay, I need outside opinions and if I am wrong for this, you ladies can say so because I'd like to know. I have 3 months left and my husband and I started discussing immunizations as well as religion for the baby. I personally don't want her vaccinated but, he does. Now, I'm a Catholic and he's a Christian and he wants her to be Christian but, I feel as if its only fair if I'm going to be the one taking her to church and that he gets his way with the vaccinations, that its only fair she be Catholic like me. I know it sounds slightly childish but, there's no room for compromise with him so that's how it has to be. He thinks I'm rude for making her be Catholic but, then again I don't want her immunized. Any advice or opinions???
Immunization is very important how will she have the antibodies to fight off infections?Pleaaaseee immunize the baby that shoudnt be a discussion or comparison to religion..and speaking of religion u dont have to have a one track mind u can expose her to both if their not that different.
Okay, first of all not wanting to vaccinate your child is silly. Idk what's going on with all that lately, but your putting your child and other at risk. That's just common sense. As for religion, why not just wait until she is old enough to realize what she wants to believe. There is no point in fighting over it right now. She doesn't have an option for awhile, but she also won't understand for a long time. Don't force either religion on her, otherwise you will be shoving it down her throat and she won't want to have anything to do with it.
The church I attend is very different from Christian church and I know people say vaccinations are important and they are yeah but, I have met many mothers who didn't vaccinate and the babies were just as healthy as a vaccinated baby.
Well, that's not the case with every child. Why not just get her vaccinated to be sure? What's the reasoning of not wanting her vaccinated, if you don't mind me asking?
Well first of off, don't feel bad about not wanting to vaccinate your child because sometimes it is NOT necessary and recent research actually shows how vaccination can lead to certain childhood disorders, like autism. I have the same hesitation as you.
As for the religion, why can't you both take her to your two different churches.
As for the religion, why can't you both take her to your two different churches.
Every baby is different no vaccinations sometimes kill some babies from multiple infections do not take that chance just because some mothers got lucky.
You vaccinating your child has more purpose than just protecting your baby. A lot of children, babies and elderly have medical conditions that prevent them from getting immunized. They rely on other vaccinated people to help them prevent getting illnsesses. Your baby could be a carrier of an illness and have no symptoms but is able to pass it in to other people who could contract the active illness. We as a society don't want polio, whooping cough or measles to make a comeback because that would be bad for all of us. I would strongly recommend you ask your doctor about the reason about positives about vaccines before you make your final decision. Also something to keep in mind is that some point you may be required to vaccinate your child because some schools want you to have them vaccinated before they attend school.
There is no credible scientific proof that vaccinations cause autism. The only "study" done was proven to be false.
Okay I don't mean to sound rude but, I didn't ask for any negative comments about my feelings towards vaccinations. I asked for advice on the situation between my husband & i and that's all. Also, if she comes out completely healthy and for her first checkup is perfectly fine as well, then I won't feel like vaccinations will be necessary. People who don't get vaccinated can have a stronger immune system and are able to fight off colds, infections and other things better than a person who is vaccinated. As for religion, I wouldn't be shoving it down her throat I just want her to be baptized.
Actually, you said you would like opinions and if you were wrong to tell you. Read your post. If you don't wanna vaccinate your child that's your decision, but it's not a smart one at all. You're the one taking a chance on your kids health. Good luck
You asked if you were "wrong" so people are telling you that you are or aren't.
I'm not going to say much about the shot thing, because it should be common sense.
I agree to expose the child to both religions. Why force the kid to have a certain label they may not want. Give your child options. .. Make them open to different views so they can understand both sides.
I'm not going to say much about the shot thing, because it should be common sense.
I agree to expose the child to both religions. Why force the kid to have a certain label they may not want. Give your child options. .. Make them open to different views so they can understand both sides.
Well you asked for ANY advice or opinions and I was just making a point as to why it is important for your baby to be vaccinated and have the best shot at preventing a terrible life threatening illness. I don't find my comment to be particularly negative because I was only stating what my pediatric specialist told me about vaccinations. There was a time when I did not want my baby vaccinated but after hearing out my doctor and thinking it over I made the choice that was right for me and my family. No matter what you're going to do what you want but you did ask for opinions. As for the religious thing I don't know if it really matters because I was baptized catholic and I am a practicing Christian.
She asked for advice guys no need to be rude there is always a nice way to say things everyone can see things differently no need to be hostile
Whatever u do @kendallleblanc always put your baby health first if u feel its not neccesary then dont once you are 100% sure she will be fine without them as for religion i think u can expose her to both if you like. Religion is big with me too and i definately want that to be apart of my childs life aswell.
Whatever u do @kendallleblanc always put your baby health first if u feel its not neccesary then dont once you are 100% sure she will be fine without them as for religion i think u can expose her to both if you like. Religion is big with me too and i definately want that to be apart of my childs life aswell.
That's the thing!! You aren't 100% sure she will be okay. The whole reason why diseases are coming back around is because people don't get vaccinated....she asked for advice and opinions and that's what she got.
I think that you two are going about this the wrong way, be more mature about it and seriously do more research other then babiesfirst appt.
Don't let anybody make you feel "silly" about vaccinating your child I have the same hesitation. My son was fine before vaccines and now he seems to have a week immune system to everything. Especially the MMR vaccine, we will NOT be doing that. I know somebody who's son had a horrible seizure after the MMR and he was a perfect heathy boy before it. Now he is wheel chair ridden, can't walk or do anything for himself ever. You may have even seen him on the news his name is Ben Zeller. As for religion, expose her to both, she should be given the option to embrace either religion as she gets older, she's too young to understand any of it now
I really wasn't trying to be negative or mean at all and sorry if It came across that way!! You do what is right for your family. At least you care about your baby's upbringing a lot of mothers don't. Have a good night!!
Bad things could happen if you vaccinate. ...bad things can happen if you don't vaccinate. That's why it's a personal decision. My daughter is 5 months old and has received all her shots so far... no bad reactions. Hasn't been sick once. Could she get sick from the shots? Possibly. Could she catch an illness because she didn't get a certain shot? Of course she could. That's why it's up to YOU... The parent.
Flu shot is a perfect example, my sister and I haven't ever had a flu vaccine, my parents do it yet tgey catch it at least twice a year -_- and neither my sister or myself have dealt with having the flu. Talking to your pediatrician does nothing they will always convince you to vaccinate. If you feel strongly about doing so or not then that's your decision not anybody else's. And there are definitely ways around vaccinating your child for schools so look into that.
I do believe it is important to vaccinate your child for the most virulent stands, especially since we are reaching epidemic levels with the anti-vaccine movement. It will give your child better chances of avoiding potentially detrimental illnesses. I was vaccinated against most illness, but my mother never had me vaccinated got minor things such as the flu (for some, this should be done, but I was an extremely healthy child). The study that indicated vaccines cause autism is falsified and was done for personal gain.
As for religion, I think it is good to establish a habit of going to church at a young age. I do believe that exposing your child to both and letting them choose when they are older would be beneficial. :)
Good luck!
As for religion, I think it is good to establish a habit of going to church at a young age. I do believe that exposing your child to both and letting them choose when they are older would be beneficial. :)
Good luck!
Getting your child some shoots is not really that important in my book. They get the antibodies from the mothers milk and the pre milk thats why you should breastfeed. My son is 10 months and still is breastfed and never gotten sick from anything. And so is many other babies i came across,plus if you do the right research it shows that they use aborted fetus cells for those shoots and many other poisons. But that is a choose of course you would have to make for your little one and as far as the religion thing maybe you shouldve married inside your religion (not said in a rude way) but just to avoid something like this
I personally feel like vaccines are important I was kinda hesitant to he flu shot but after they explained it to me I felt better just ask the doc to explain the pros and cons and go from their if you still feel like you don't want to do it then don't after all its your child you and your husband will have to come to an agreement though
If you ever want your child to attend school, you need to vaccinate. Schools won't accept your child unvaccinated. And how terrible would it be for them to get all their vaccines for the last 5 years at once. Vaccinations do not cause autism and just because your child "appears" healthy doesn't mean something still can't be wrong (is vitamin k vaccine for blood clotting they give at birth, you don't get it, child gets cut on accident, they bleed out.) If your having a boy they won't circumcize him without that vaccine.
As for religion, why don't you raise your child up in both environments as a compromise and then let your child pick when he/she is old enough...?
As for religion, why don't you raise your child up in both environments as a compromise and then let your child pick when he/she is old enough...?
My husband was catholic but didn't really care much for it. I've only seen him go to his church once and that's because his mom made us for Easter. I grew up christian so it was very different for me. We ended up moving and I started going to my old christian church and for some reason he started to also. He liked it and we agreed to have our baby here. I think it just counts on who is actually willing to take the baby all the time to church and actually teach them about it. This is hard lol Catholics an Christians always argue about this.
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