Comments on: Two Tshirt Yarn shrugs, a WIP and a Mazie update

by: Devonshire

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:49:04 +0000

I think vaccinating is so important. I think that by keeping our children save we are also keeping others safe. Because so many have chosen to not vaccinate their children diseases that had been gone are now coming back. I am happy to hear that Mazie is getting better and that you are both protected. Best you and your family.

by: cyn

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:28:59 +0000

Wow, I really wasn’t all there when I typed my previous response. I MEANT to say, As parents we must do whatever we feel is the right path to keeping our little ones from getting sick. What I typed really came out wrong!!!!

by: Abril

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:50:57 +0000

I’ve been reading your blog for a while, but never found the time to register until now. I’m pregnant and was vaccinated against the H1N1. It was scary for me, but DH works in a hospital and everybody was getting sick. I honestly feel safer now. Anyway, I just wanted to show my support for your decision, Stay healthy!

by: cyn

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:28:37 +0000

I’m so glad that Mazie’s cold wasn’t H1N1. It’s so hard on parents when their kids are sick. As parents we must do whatever we feel is the right path to keeping our little ones sick. Sometimes is goes against what others think. It’s YOUR family and you must do what YOU feel is right!!!! I’m glad the vaccination became available just when you needed it most.

by: choochooknits

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:49:49 +0000

Yours and your mom’s sweaters are wonderful! I love the tea dying and will definitely try it out one of these days.

As for vaccines, my family members have all received the regular flu vaccine - for my daughter, it’s madatory that children in daycare receive them annually. And both kids have received the “normal” vaccines since they were born. Yet, even though I am the highest risk of all of us, commuting to NYC every day, none of us have gotten the h1n1 shot mainly due to the availability/accessability of it. Unfortunately, my closest co-worker is believed to have it…and several other office mates have called out sick - but for now (knock on wood - knitting needles count!) I’m still standing, taking my zyrtec-d, vitamins, and extra vitamin-c (not to mention spraying all desk/work areas with lysol when i get in every morning).

The short of all this is that you and Mazie have a higher risk because of the pregnancy and her age. You are an amazingly smart woman and no one should doubt your decisions on anything, especially this, ever.

Happy and healthy knitting!

by: muffinmoon

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:42:13 +0000

My gorgeous boy was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of two. He is now three and had his first of two H1N1 shots today. I am based in England and on balance and after much thought did not want to risk his blood sugar going throught he roof if he gets a fever or flu. Parenting is all about making as informed a decison as you can. I admire your strength and can’t believe you have even had to defend your decision. This is my first comment even though I have lurked for over a year as it was Fitted Knits that got me knitting again during hospital stays and doctors appointments over the past 14 months .

by: vgwatson

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:29:47 +0000

The sweater is very cute!

Also, good for you re: your comments regarding vaccination. I actually dragged myself off my lazy butt to register (finally) to leave you a comment supporting your right to make your own decision regarding your child’s health and your own.

I think that part of the problem may be (and I’ve been watching my increasingly famous husband have this issue too) is that you have a public persona, and people have a hard time remembering the PERSON part of persona…

Lots of blessings to your and your family!

And in the spirit of Thanksgiving, I’m very thankful to be able to read your blog.