Have you had your flu shot?

Lately we've had the subject of vaccinations come up more than usual. Family and friends want to know how our regular checkups with the pediatrician are going, and what vaccinations Grace has had. People with babies her age want to know what percentile she's in, and what her doctor has to say about her eating habits, sleeping habits, weight, and when I should stop breast feeding. Jeff and I try to avoid these topics, because people aren't very accepting of our answers. Grace has not had any vaccinations. In fact, the only needle stick she has ever had was her PKU at 2 weeks. I don't know what percentile she is in, and the only visits she has had with her pediatrician were when she had a bad cough at a few weeks old, and a couple months ago when she burned herself on my flat iron. I don't need an opinion on her sleeping and eating habits, and I will stop breast feeding her when I feel like she's ready. When people hear this they think we are neglectful or ignorant. Usually they are polite, and just give us a weird look, and then don't bring it up again. Sometimes they argue, and try to educate us on the importance of regular checkups and vaccinations. What is sad is that these same people never have any information beyond their doctor's recommendation. They don't know what's in vaccines, and what these chemicals do. They don't know what the FDA has to say about them. The fact is vaccinations do more harm than good, growth charts are not an accurate basis for measuring your child's proper growth, and nobody can recognize a child's needs better than their parents. People need to educate themselves on these topics. Doctors have a very important place in society, and I'm thankful for them, and the amazing things they can do, but my place in society is to be a mom, and decide what's best for my children. I give careful thought and consideration to what I subject Grace to. If you want to talk to me about my health practices then do your research. Don't blindly follow the advice of a doctor who's making hundreds of thousands of dollars a year off of your well baby visits.
More importantly, I made my first Etsy sale today and sold a $25 sewing table for $120. Holla!