Vaccines revisited…

Posted on May 1, 2008 by B

And only revisited because Blonde Pharmacist is now a new mother.  Wow is all I can say.  Thus the reason I haven’t been on in awhile.  I ended up having a wonderful labor and delivery - requested an epidural at 8 cm and then immediately after was 10 cm…  this is the way to do it ladies…  though 6 and 7 cm contractions are intense.  Unfortunately the baby was whisked off to the NICU where he was given surfactant and put on a cpap and a week of oxygen, etc…  He’s fine now and at home.  I wonder how much pharmacy knowledge I’ll lose during this time.

Wish me luck!

Now I have to actually worry about vaccines and wonder if there are any effects on little man.  I opted out of the engerix (hepatitis B) vaccine since he’s not having sex, shooting up drugs, or has a mother with it.  Any thoughts from the medical community (blogging community) on what to do at the first round of vaccines at the 8 week appointment?

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6 Responses to “Vaccines revisited…”

  1. MrHunnybun, on May 1st, 2008 at 6:19 pm Said:

    Congratulations to you both and good luck.

    So, pharmacists have sex too? Who would have thought it :)

    Best wishes

  2. Cinnamon, on May 4th, 2008 at 3:28 pm Said:

    Congratulations on your part for the care and precipitous emergence into this world of a little new wonder! (and, God bless!)

  3. Tracie B., on May 5th, 2008 at 3:37 am Said:

    Congratulations! I am a pharmacist and a mom of 2 boys, 51/2 yrs and 1 yr old. I have been practicing in hospital pharmacy for the last 8 yrs (3 yrs full time, 5 yrs part time). Are you going to continue to work full time? I think your job sounds so interesting…working from home! I’d love it :)

    re:vaccines, you may want to do a little research on the rotateq (rotavirus) vaccine they offer now…have heard varying pro & cons regarding this one.

    Congrats again! Hope you are getting some sleep :)

  4. Pharmama, on May 6th, 2008 at 8:37 pm Said:

    Hi there and congratulations to your baby!
    I am a pharmacist in Switzerland and the mother of a small boy (16 months now). You are up for an intense and rewardig time! Good luck to you :-)

  5. rxlynn, on May 9th, 2008 at 9:00 pm Said:

    Unless you plan to homeschool or apply for exemption, your new little one will have to have vaccines before entering school. Much of what you read on the Internet on this subject will be extreme (one way or the other). I would suggest talking with your pediatrician, and (while you might want to wait some) I would not suggest waiting to start until your child is 3 or 4, as it will be MUCH harder to get a toddler to cooperate with all the needles. As bad as you feel about all the sticking, your child won’t remember it if you get the shots done in infancy.

  6. lipstick, on May 20th, 2008 at 2:30 am Said:

    hi blonde pharmacist! I hope you are enjoying your maternity leave and are getting a nap every now and again. I know what you mean about the whole vaccine thing. We have kept the schedule mostly, but I am sometimes worried despite myself.

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