My Brain Hurts and it's not from the Aluminum in Vaccines

No, it's from my monthly research on vaccines. You've got the pro-vaxers, non-vaxers and the in-betweeners. I've heard and seen both. I have friends who vax and their babies are fine and then those who vaxed and they had scary side-effects that no mother would want to face. I think I'm an in-betweener. We did not vax River until last month and we found a great doctor who is flexible with OUR vaccination schedule. What is our vaccination schedule? I have no idea. I just listen to my doc, do tons of reading, and after I get totally stressed out, I am reminded that I should have prayed before my "process" of figuring this stuff out. After praying and talking with J, I find that God gives me peace on what I should or should not do.

Since being a mom who believes in natural parenting, I have set personal guidelines for vaccines and my children:

1) I cover the whole process in prayer. God is big and He covers everything.

2) I don't let anyone rush my decisions and believe that God helps us decide on good timing. I, of course, take into consideration recommendations on when certain vaccines should be given, but I am also aware that you have the right to be flexible.

3) I don't want to overload my child with shots and chemicals. Hence, this is why I have a different schedule.

4) When it comes to my child's health, time and money do not matter. We are living a financially humble life right now and I often LOVE to save money, but if it takes me 15 co-payments and 15 separate doctor visits to make sure I can accommodate my child's health, I will. God will provide.

R has another doctor's appointment on Wednesday and I pray that I can get things figured out before my visit. I would appreciate your prayers too!