poor BABIES

I have a really hard time with immunizations. Due in part to the whole autism-18-month shot thing. I have finally gotten Ellie all up to date. This is a relief. I started her at two and have since gotten her all caught up. I know for some it is a no brainer, you just do it when the doctors says. I like to make things more difficult so I wait. You know I am just a crazy rule breaker. Hehehehe. I think for each kid they react differently so I have had to weigh my options. On JJ and Emma I felt very confident getting the shots. When Ellie was born they screwed up and gave her two hepatitis B shots. That alone got me all freaked out. So I held off until she was two to get any. I prayed a lot about it and felt it was a good time to get it done once she had reached two.

Today she got her last dose of shots. Her kindergarten ones to be exact. Plus the H1N1. She ended up leaving the doctor with 5 shots.

I tell my kids what is going to happen
so they don't think I am leading them in unaware.
She doesn't seem to mind.

"When you said shot I didn't think you meant it literally. "

She is all caught up for a while now. She was not to happy with me. She actually got over it really fast. She cried on the last one and then it was done. Brave little lady.

Elsie was also one of my kids that I had a hard time with. When I took her to her first appointment my nerves were on end. I told the doctor that I didn't feel good about the shots. I explained my fears. He then explained to me the risks and told me he understood where I was coming from. He is a really great pediatrician. He listens to me as the "Mom" and understands that I have to do what I think is best for my kids. We held off on Boo until now. I finally feel ready to get the shots. I think the doc found it funny that I went ahead with the m.m.r. but didn't get chicken pox. I think I need to read more about that one before I get it.

She went last. She wasn't to sure about this business.

When she was done she was sure she hated it.
I don't think she stopped crying for 10min. after.
She is just to cute and this pic breaks my heart.

WOW! That was a long post. I just am long winded today I guess. It all ended good. I took the girls home and on our way we stopped for ice cream. Now all is well with Ellie and Elsie.