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2 year vax coming up... am I too late?  

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Vaccinating was one of those things I planned to research if I ever had children. Then, I had a crazy, overseas pregnancy before returning home to have twins. C-section. Alone. While my fiance paced in Thailand awaiting visa approval. (We've finally received it. He arrives next week to meet his children for the first time!). No excuses, just trying to explain.

Anyway, I followed my pediatrician's advice and vaccinated. We've followed
the 'normal' vax schedule, with the exception of the Chx pox Vax, which I declined. I've not asked any of the questions my instincts prompted me to ask. I've not spoken up when I felt uncertain about what was being administered to my children. Basically, I've really dropped the ball.

My twins are going in for their two-year vax's next month. Is there any benefit in limiting/omitting any at this point? All thoughts/advice welcome and appreciated.

Please forgive me if this is a redundant thread. I just realized I should have searched for prior posts before posting mine.
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Life is hectic, isn't it? I can't imagine how stressful the last two years must have been for you. I am always so amazed by mamas who do it alone.

To answer your question, you can stop vaccinating or decide to become more selective about it at any time. Whether or not there is a benefit to doing so really depends on how you feel about those vaccines you decide not to give. My family actually does not vaccinate, because we've decided that our daughter will be healthier if she isn't vaccinated, but that's a conclusion that you would have to reach or not reach on your own, kwim? (Sorry, I know that's not really helpful, but it's the best I can do. ) I don't believe there are any vaccines due at the two year check up, according to the typical schedule, so could you tell us which ones your toddlers are schedule to receive?
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Thanks for your response, Plummeting. It actually was quite helpful. Sometimes I just need to start a dialogue to get the gears in my wee overtaxed brain to start whirring, again

For instance, I have no idea which vaccinations they'll be getting at their check-up. I've got some work to do. Thanks, again
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