tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936438186673617301.post5791556631246446245..comments2023-06-12T08:25:34.887-04:00Comments on Stairstep boys: Guilt, Flu Shots, and BoysKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14772596888093079960noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936438186673617301.post-33184651176264616452011-03-08T14:43:23.337-05:002011-03-08T14:43:23.337-05:00We had the flu over here too. It seemed to hit an...We had the flu over here too. It seemed to hit and once they got better, it came back again. I suffer from Mom-guilt too. My friend points it out when I'm demonstrating it. I'm not sure how to kick the flu or mom-guilt. Yuck to both.Derek and Laura Lofgreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01203607851859914413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936438186673617301.post-35734143569329682902011-03-01T09:21:28.826-05:002011-03-01T09:21:28.826-05:00...thought I should add, we'd need a room 2 ni......thought I should add, we'd need a room 2 nights. : ) Think of all the GOOD memories we'll make ...Girl Invisiblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15491306169563590435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936438186673617301.post-79483026461344067462011-03-01T09:19:03.216-05:002011-03-01T09:19:03.216-05:00Karen ... I didn't know you were considering g...Karen ... I didn't know you were considering going!! If you can make it work, I'd so love to meet you ... AND we can room together. I am going with one very fun friend ... so that is splitting the room cost ($112) three ways. We could even try to find one more person... It is totally out of my comfort zone to do this but I am so excited and thrilled ... I can't think about being nervous and all the other anxiety-ridden things I usually think about. I hope you can go .... but think quick before tickets are all sold out! Hoping to meet you...Girl Invisiblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15491306169563590435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936438186673617301.post-11317662077059975362011-02-27T22:26:47.413-05:002011-02-27T22:26:47.413-05:00Girlfriend, once you start education yourself on f...Girlfriend, once you start education yourself on flu vaccine ingredients, reactions, etc., then you won't feel so guilty for not getting them. I'll try not to get on my soapbox here ... but suffice it to say, think of how much stronger those young boys' immune systems are now ... they fought the flu off themselves and didn't need any manufactured vaccine laden with chemicals to do it. I've gotten flu shot in the past for my kids but never again! And, remember that getting the flu shot doesn't even guarantee they won't get it ... okay, so I got on my soapbox just a little but I am putting it away now.Girl Invisiblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15491306169563590435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936438186673617301.post-53427845141921209792011-02-25T22:29:17.415-05:002011-02-25T22:29:17.415-05:00Don't feel guilty. We do get the flu shot (all...Don't feel guilty. We do get the flu shot (all of us!) because our son was born with CDH which left his lungs weaker than others due to the way they were formed. That doesn't make us good or bad, it makes us parents who made a decision based on our own circumstances. <br /><br />You did what was best for you and your kids. Don't start second guessing yourself. You're all getting better and you survived the ordeal and now deserve some rest. I'm so glad there is some relief for you and you're starting to feel better. Besides it's almost spring! There is hope!Beckyhttp://ministrytomotherhood.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936438186673617301.post-20392906509841630912011-02-25T15:18:18.616-05:002011-02-25T15:18:18.616-05:00So sorry you and your little ones were under the w...So sorry you and your little ones were under the weather. I know how hard that is.<br />We have not gotten the flu shot in years and luckily (knock knock) we haven't gotten the flu in years either. <br />Mommy guilt is so tough. Sometimes you just have to go with your gut and love them all through it. <br />Hope everyone is back to normal soon!<br />Have a happy day{cindy}https://www.blogger.com/profile/06475685252532344615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936438186673617301.post-91767463576080620432011-02-25T14:10:57.802-05:002011-02-25T14:10:57.802-05:00Do not feel guilty. I swear all the vaccines in th...Do not feel guilty. I swear all the vaccines in the world can't protect us from a virus that mutates and changes every year. I don't like to get my kids (or myself- remember my horrible month long sickness) vaccinated. Those nurses at the doctor's office can be so mean. I could write a book on all the times they have made me cry, no kidding. The only reason we haven't found a new doctor is because we thought we would have moved by now. Don't let those meanies get you down. You are a super mom, be proud. And as for being happy about the bus coming, some days are just like that. Have a restful, healthful, happy weekend.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01847539536518547588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936438186673617301.post-9934663715841057562011-02-25T10:13:05.814-05:002011-02-25T10:13:05.814-05:00You keep on doing what your heart tells you!!! You...You keep on doing what your heart tells you!!! You're their Momma!!! <br /><br />Spring's coming (as I type this with a 19°F temp and 2" of snow outside)!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936438186673617301.post-11154457879859354392011-02-25T09:56:24.468-05:002011-02-25T09:56:24.468-05:00I felt the same way last year- such a hard decisio...I felt the same way last year- such a hard decision. I am always anti-flu vaccine, but the doctor I love, started saying I should get it for the kids. I went back and forth. We never actually got it and then they said months later, that they didn't have the strain right anyway. We spent 2 months sick with bronchitis, pneumonia and some kind of viral cough. <br />All I can say is try to leave it with the Lord.<br />And if your husband is willing to hear both sides, maybe ask him to make the decision- pull the whole head of household thing- it might work.<br />I tried with mine- but he got smart and pulled the whole caretaker of the kids thing.<br />I promise spring and summer will come!<br />So people keep telling me anyway.thechattymommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03833123021305771365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936438186673617301.post-88907312271703398092011-02-25T08:55:38.821-05:002011-02-25T08:55:38.821-05:00Oh I hope my post made you laugh...you have a grea...Oh I hope my post made you laugh...you have a great house also! Now when you get to feeling better maybe go get some new potholders, some that make you smile!<br />Have a well weekend...thanks for dropping by!Janettessage.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01262598732466380229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936438186673617301.post-69120274214477795512011-02-24T22:36:54.948-05:002011-02-24T22:36:54.948-05:00I don't think you can ever go wrong by doing w...I don't think you can ever go wrong by doing what feels best for you and your family in your mama-heart!Lillianhttp://domesticsimplicity.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936438186673617301.post-63451148570422184262011-02-24T21:42:32.225-05:002011-02-24T21:42:32.225-05:00Please, please just dump that coat of guilt...in f...Please, please just dump that coat of guilt...in fact I am going to write a post on that one day...I will stand on my soapbox and yell!!! You can't win in this game of do or not have shots!!! I have never, nor have any of my kids had flu shots, nor do I intend to. I also don't follow all the shots schedules...we only take select ones, which is fine with my doctor. So you do what is right for you and just drop that guilt off...as a mom we will never do what someone else's feels is right...we will not hit a home run...we are obedient and leave the rest to the Lord.<br /><br />You should have seen the looks I got when my kids caught chicken pox...since there is now a vaccination...but then again someone had to have it for them to catch it. ...LOL<br /><br />I am glad you are feeling better...if you get a chance stop by my blog for a laugh...maybe it will lighten the load..if I lived closer I would come help you out.<br /><br />Oh by the way...I am gaining...go figure, exercising everyday and gaining weight.Janettessage.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01262598732466380229noreply@blogger.com