Posts by glassesgirlnj

I would be interested in this as well!  My mom is 74, but uses a wheelchair due to severe RA.  My daughter is 16 months old.    We all live in the same house - keeping a space toddler-proofed and...

Quote: Originally Posted by aggie pop  I am just as qualified as any doctor to make medical decisions for myself and my family.  If there is something specific I need to know, I research until I figure it out. ...

Quote: Originally Posted by Rrrrrachel  I don't think valuing the advice of a medical professional and doing your own research are mutually exclusive. My doctor is my partner in my families health. That means they don't...

Quote: Originally Posted by Marnica  I'm in the US   In any case I totally get what you are saying and perhaps may have misinterpreted your initial statement??  I appreciate that you are grateful...

Quote: Originally Posted by Marnica  Putting blind faith in ANYBODY about something as important as one's health is foolish IMO. Sorry if that is not what you are saying but it seems to me that you are saying just...

 It is completely relevant - it is your body.   Well, sure, and it's my Honda Accord; but I'm going to take it to my mechanic to get it checked out, rather than trying to do the job myself with Google and an "Autos for...

Quote: Originally Posted by kathymuggle   What if you don't think you need the vaccine?   Take chicken pox - if the schedule said you didn't need it yesterday, and now it says you do - what is...

I will say, generally, that I wouldn't consent to any medical procedure being performed on my daughter that I'm not willing to undergo myself.  Since we vaccinate her, that would include vaccines. IMO, it would be hypocritical...

Another mom of an only-by-choice here!

This is starting to remind me of that Pastafarian graphic "Global Average Temperature Vs. Number of Pirates"...