Big Things Happening For Our Big Girl!

The time had arrived.  Immunization time!  Honestly, my perspective on these shots drastically changed since COVID-19 reared her ugly face.  Initially, I was hesitant about the vaccines.  I've heard the horror stories about how they cause autism etc. so I asked my midwife long before Quincey was born.  She assured me that this was not actually the case but still, being a first time mom, I was putting a lot of thought into these shots and wanted to make sure they were all necessary not just the standard practice.  I'd rather Quincey get prescriptive care than cookie cutter care; however, two things changed my opinion and took away all hesitation.  First, I wish we had a vaccine for Covid-19.  I have, as we all have during this time, seen the difference a vaccine could have made for not just our family but the whole world and wouldn't hesitate getting the vaccine if there was one available, but also, my sister told me something my dad told her when she was also hemming and hawing about whether or not she should get her first child all the standard immunizations.  He said that we wouldn't be questioning it if we would have lived through the time when polo or diphtheria, or all the other nasty diseases were striking people down left and right.  We would have wished we had a vaccination and wouldn't show such hesitation.  Good Point!

So, that combined with being in the midst of a pandemic without a vaccination eased my mind but, when the time came, my heart hurt for my little girl.  Joe told me to be brave and set a good example for her-even at this young of an age which, when it comes to needles, is not easy.  I hate shots!  So, I held onto her nice and tight and waited for the first poke letting her know that all would be okay.  3 shots and a screaming baby later, it was all over with.  She actually didn't cry for long but, by the next morning, she was inconsolable for two days.  Poor little thing.  You could tell she just didn't feel good and her little body was fighting hard with her first immunizations.  It was a joy for her to wake up on that third day and have our smiling happy baby back!  And, although it was a tough step for a first time momma, I'm grateful that we have the ability to immunize our children.