Guest guest Posted August 10, 2000 Report Share Posted August 10, 2000 Regarding the pneumococcal conjugate vaccination-- This is the 'ear infection' vaccine that was announced back in January. A small percentage of ear infections are due to this bacteria, but a large percentage of other upper respiratory, bacterial infections that children catch are from this bacteria. My first pediatrician (whom I spoke with in January) was taking a wait and see attitude at that time. A pediatrician who I heard speak in March at a Mothers of Preschoolers Meeting was recommending it for her patients that were in daycare situations since those children are exposed to more infections in general and would benefit the most from the immunity. My current pediatrician is pushing it, he is a resident. Probably the whole clinic we go to is pushing it. I have declined the vaccine because a baby under 7 months needs a 4 shot series, and my youngest child isn't in a daycare or any other at-risk groups. Should I have to put either of my children into daycare, I would revisit my decision. Our clinic brings in a second nurse for administering shots, so that if you get more than one shot they can happen almost simultaneously. If that second nurse isn't available I have the option to reschedule for vaccinations at another appointment. As for your other questions... others have already commented what I would have to say and far better. Amy Lynn mother to 1-25-98 and 2-10-00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2000 Report Share Posted August 10, 2000 >I have declined the vaccine because a baby > under 7 months needs a 4 shot series, and my youngest child isn't in a > daycare or any other at-risk groups. Should I have to put either of my > children into daycare, I would revisit my decision. > Exactly my thoughts as well. I declined the shot (feeling rather brave since I normally do what is recommended), and my ped said OK but you should get it later if your schedules change and you will be taking her to daycare even one day a month. Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2000 Report Share Posted August 10, 2000 >I have declined the vaccine because a baby > under 7 months needs a 4 shot series, and my youngest child isn't in a > daycare or any other at-risk groups. Should I have to put either of my > children into daycare, I would revisit my decision. > Exactly my thoughts as well. I declined the shot (feeling rather brave since I normally do what is recommended), and my ped said OK but you should get it later if your schedules change and you will be taking her to daycare even one day a month. Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2000 Report Share Posted August 11, 2000 In a message dated 08/10/2000 6:34:26 PM !!!First Boot!!!, bcomer@... writes: << Doesn't this seem excessive to anyone else but me? Anyone know anything about the new shot called " pneumococcal conjugate " vaccine? >> I think so, is that the one that is supposed to protect against meningitis and a couple of other things? I have some info on it at home (I think I still have it) I will look for it and post more later. This I do know, it is reccomended by the APA, and NOT covered by my ins (BCBS) So since its like $70 per shot we have decided to wait until they do which my ped assures us it won't be long since EVERY other major insurance co covers it already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2000 Report Share Posted August 11, 2000 In a message dated 8/10/00 11:34:29 AM Pacific Daylight Time, bcomer@... writes: << Sleeping Habits: The doc wants me to put Dean (9 weeks old tomorrow) on a sleeping habit/pattern. He wants me to bathe him right before he goes to bed, to put the same music on for him to hear, to pull him off the breast before he falls asleep, to put him in his bed so he can make himself fall asleep, and do all this at the same time everynite. He thinks that if I don't do this, Dean will become spoiled in a few months and will keep the family up all nite, atleast thats the way I understood it. I do NO >> how utterly ludricrous. you know what's best. listen to your heart. michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2000 Report Share Posted August 11, 2000 In a message dated 8/10/00 11:34:29 AM Pacific Daylight Time, bcomer@... writes: << Sleeping Habits: The doc wants me to put Dean (9 weeks old tomorrow) on a sleeping habit/pattern. He wants me to bathe him right before he goes to bed, to put the same music on for him to hear, to pull him off the breast before he falls asleep, to put him in his bed so he can make himself fall asleep, and do all this at the same time everynite. He thinks that if I don't do this, Dean will become spoiled in a few months and will keep the family up all nite, atleast thats the way I understood it. I do NO >> how utterly ludricrous. you know what's best. listen to your heart. michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2000 Report Share Posted August 11, 2000 In a message dated 08/11/2000 2:57:02 PM Pacific Daylight Time, mparker90@... writes: << Sleeping Habits: The doc wants me to put Dean (9 weeks old tomorrow) on a sleeping habit/pattern. >> I had a ped like this, he had me hold amandelyn when she was 6 weeks old or so, and see if she would calm herself, by letting her cry.. you know, see if they can self sooth.. I for one at 36 can barely self sooth myself hehehe.. anyway, I switched docs rather quickly, when he told me, I was giving her too much comfort, and she needed to learn to cry it out.. come on that is so old hat!! Christi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2000 Report Share Posted August 11, 2000 In a message dated 08/11/2000 2:57:02 PM Pacific Daylight Time, mparker90@... writes: << Sleeping Habits: The doc wants me to put Dean (9 weeks old tomorrow) on a sleeping habit/pattern. >> I had a ped like this, he had me hold amandelyn when she was 6 weeks old or so, and see if she would calm herself, by letting her cry.. you know, see if they can self sooth.. I for one at 36 can barely self sooth myself hehehe.. anyway, I switched docs rather quickly, when he told me, I was giving her too much comfort, and she needed to learn to cry it out.. come on that is so old hat!! Christi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2000 Report Share Posted August 11, 2000 In a message dated 08/11/2000 2:57:02 PM Pacific Daylight Time, mparker90@... writes: << Sleeping Habits: The doc wants me to put Dean (9 weeks old tomorrow) on a sleeping habit/pattern. >> I had a ped like this, he had me hold amandelyn when she was 6 weeks old or so, and see if she would calm herself, by letting her cry.. you know, see if they can self sooth.. I for one at 36 can barely self sooth myself hehehe.. anyway, I switched docs rather quickly, when he told me, I was giving her too much comfort, and she needed to learn to cry it out.. come on that is so old hat!! Christi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2000 Report Share Posted August 13, 2000 You're right--pneumococcal conjugate should protect against one of the most common forms of meningitis, plus other bacterial infections that result from the pneumococcal bacterium. First pediatrician was definitely not going to push it if a patient's insurance didn't cover it, since the ins. cos. should cover it soon--lots less $$ than a hospitalization or dr visit for anything that it could prevent. This pediatrician didn't get the chance to be questioned on that aspect, but I suspect the current ins we have does cover it. I am choosing to wait so that dd wouldn't have to have 4 shots of it!! At current age ds would only need 2!! Amy Lynn mother to 1-25-98 and 2-10-00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2000 Report Share Posted August 14, 2000 Rene', We don't vaccinate so I can't comment there, don't know much about cradle cap but I think I would go with the more natural stuff, but the sleeping issue I can offer some thoughts on. I agree that you probably can't get Dean onto a " sleep schedule " at 9wks. I never really bought into the whole 'sleep schedule' thing anyway--I don't like to schedule my baby like that. Now ROUTINE is good for kids/babies and is a bit different, something he can generally count on to happen that will help him to know what is coming next but not so strictly adhered to as a 'schedule'. For instance, in general, our evenings go something like this: Daddy home around 7pm, eat dinner as a family, mommy cleans up while Daddy & Drake play, go for a walk, bike ride,whatever, Mommy joins in for a bit (or takes some time for herself on days when she needs it!), bathtime--given by mommy or daddy, jammies, snack, some tv and/or books until he's sleepy, give Daddy hugs/kisses ni-nite and Drake and Mommy are off to the bed for nursing and sleep. For us, our lives are hectic and of course not every day is the same. I didn't want to get Drake into such a schedule/pattern that if we were out somewhere or staying with family/friends that he was so out of his element that he couldn't manage. I needed him to be able to deal with a variety of situations (and he does fine BTW) so I just kept things kind of loose and mostly just what worked for us. THat's probably the best advise I can give you--just do what is going to work the best for you and your family. THat dr has no idea what your homelife is like and can't really make a good suggestion on how you should structure your evenings. As far as Dean becoming 'spoiled' I don't believe it--babies cannot be spoiled. I'd always rathered that my baby know I was a constant in his life and always to be counted on (held him as much as I wanted, never made him cry it out or cry for me, etc) rather than put him through something silly/uncomfortable just for fear of 'spoiling' him. I got a little windy here--sorry--just got some quiet time here and went to town!! Hope it helps, but really don't stress yourself out over it. It took us awhile to find our routine and it will you too. LIke I said, just find what works for your family and it'll all work out. Take care! Fawn Drake 8-18-98 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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