Lucas had his 4 month checkup and immunization visit today with Dr. Rauchwarg...this was our first appointment since we decided to stick with the 1980's vaccination schedule so it was nerve-wracking to think about what the doctor might say, since I've been told many doctors are aggressive with the vaccines. BUT, thankfully, my doctor politely informed me of the (actually minimal) risks that are involved, but was supportive of my decision and we actually finally had the abortion discussion today and to my surprise, he is very against abortion and feels conflicted as a doctor sometimes in bringing his "personal beliefs" into practice, but sometimes feels compelled to. I was very relieved and am happy to pay extra for my children to see him. I like him a lot, and he has 4 kids himself:
Anyway, so in keeping with the 1980's schedule, Lucas only got 2 shots today, the DTaP and the Polio. He surprisingly did very well with them and barely cried. He is a little sad looking, but all in all, very well. He weighs 17 lbs, and measures 25 1/2 inches. Pretty normal. He was such a good boy today I was going to take him swimming at my mom's apartment pool, but its closed today for cleaning. So, depending on the weather and my nausea, I might go with Shawna to Water Country tomorrow for a little while with Lucas.
I am so relieved that his doctor was very supportive, and that Lucas was so good. I also had another prenatal appt this morning which was fine. I am 6 weeks and 4 days and have my next appointment at the end of June. I am still on progesterone for the first 12 weeks of this pregnancy, and I do think it works in preventing miscarriage. I think it helped save Lucas so I am going to continue to take it no matter how sick and tired I get.
John comes home for a day on Saturday, so we are all excited to see him even for that short time. I am glad to have today's appointments out of the way, and we don't have to go back for another 2 months yay!
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Sounds like everything went well today. Where they able to hear a hearbeat for the baby? I know it is still early to tell, just curious! Sounds like you have a good doctor which is nice!
As long as you are up for it, you want to be be there at 10? Alex has been sleeping around 1230-1 so I figure that will give us a few hours out there. I think Amy and Tyce are going to come, hopefully Alex will have fun! ;)
they didnt try the doppler yet, but i am only 6 weeks so maybe next time at the end of june. I am excited to find out if this ones a girl! when do you find out the sex of yours? and yes i am relieved that the doc wasn't a jerk.
as of now i am up to going at 10am, but things might change--i will let you know before then of course. but if I don't go, i hope you amy and the boys have fun. at least you will get cooled off. If you want, you could meet over here and go from there, or even take one car.
Hi Samantha,
I didn't find the list, but I found another hand out that included a link to this website: http://www.drjaygordon.com/development/pediatricks/vacctoday.asp
i just read the article--it's comforting to know that SOME doctors are at least concerned about injecting so many chemicals/live viruses at such a young age. Well written too. Thanks for sending it. let me know how eddie's appt goes! dont forget the tylenol (i did, but the dr had some lol)
All good news.
:)
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