Each week Danielle from Happenings of the Harper Household and Danielle from We Don't Have It All get together for a friendly debate! Their subjects are fun and sometimes controversial, which is something I enjoy! Have a blog? Feel free to link up, too, and share your own opinions. Everyone is welcome, but keep it nice. :) Click here for all the rules.

So, this week's topic is... 

Vaccinations: Yay or Nay?

I'd like to say this is something I strongly oppose. Part of me does, but the other part also recognizes the benefits. I have read the millions of articles online, all of which are confusing and sometimes misleading. It was enough to scare the heck out of me. I asked questions and my doctors all looked at me like I was crazy. I knew we needed a different pediatrician who would respect my decisions and listen to my requests, so we have a new doctor now. 

OUCH!

Josiah has had most of his vaccinations. He was a healthy boy from the get-go. I felt confident that his system could handle vaccinations and the ingredients they contain. I did, however, opt out of several, including Chicken Pox and Flu because I believe they are unnecessary. I have NEVER had a flu shot and NEVER plan on injecting my kids with something I feel is unwarranted. Now, with Liam, a preemie with health issues and Neurofibromatosis, I am much more concerned about how well his system could take vaccinations. The only vaccines he has had were given when he was born. Since then, I have opted not to update him on them. 

I have no plans to vaccinate any time soon and, since the kids will both go to a private school, they are much more lenient about what is required. They didn't mind one bit that Josiah isn't up to date before starting. No forms, no letter-writing! That's how it should be. Also, you can order vaccinations without certain ingredients, too (formaldehyde). I had Josiah's special ordered and had to pay $20 extra, but, in my opinion, it was totally worth it even if just for my peace of mind.

So, as you can tell, I'm a little torn as to how I feel about vaccinations. I can see why families do vaccinate children, but I do think it's best to be educated about them, which ones are most needed for your children, and which ones you could possibly do without. 

Do you vaccinate? What's your opinion on this subject?

Friendly Debates with the Danielles Weekly Link-Up : Circumcision: Yay or Nay?

Each Sunday evening Danielle from “We Don’t Have It All Together, But Together We Have It All” and Danielle from Happenings with the Harper Household will host this awesome meme. There will be a question each week that will require you to think about how you feel about a certain topic and to decide where you stand regarding that topic, then of course share those thoughts!

Click HERE for all of the rules and regulations!

This week's topic:

“Circumcision: Yay or Nay? What do YOU say?” 

I say NAY to circumcision! I had this done to my first son and saw what a barbaric practice this really is. It's not necessary and puts baby in so much pain. Every time they use the bathroom, they scream. Every time you give them a bath, they cry. It's hard to watch and I learned my lesson. I couldn't stand to ever see my little boys in so much pain again due to my own decisions.

When Liam was born he was not circumcised. Family members asked repeatedly when we would get the deed done and I kept telling them we weren't going to do it. Questions and more questions, but we stood with our convictions and Liam is not circumcised. At two years old, he is a happy healthy boy. We've never had any infections like they all said we would. He's never had any issues and never had to be in needless pain either. My husband didn't need much convincing of this, as he knew the facts, too... and medical evidence points to the same thing I believe- there's no evidence that circumcision is needed.

So, what do you think?

Friendly Debates with the Danielles Weekly Link-Up

Welcome to Week 1 of Friendly Debates With The Danielles!

Each Week Danielle from We Don’t Have It All Together, But Together We Have It All and Danielle from Happenings of the Harper Household will host this awesome meme and we would love for you to link up and join us.  There will be a question each week that will require you to think about how you feel about a certain topic and to decide where you stand regarding that topic, then of course share those thoughts!

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Please respect each others opinions.  This means no bashing of other bloggers in comments on their posts.  Kind words and genuine questions are encouraged.  If you strongly disagree with someone else the place to address your view point is in a post on your own blog.  If we find that you have blatantly disregarded this you will be removed from the linky.

TOPIC“Adult Only Wedding Receptions – Yay or Nay?  What do YOU say?”

 

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As a Mama, I know most of the time I wouldn't be able to go to a wedding reception without my kids, so I'd just have to opt out. Babysitters are expensive, especially with more than one kid. Plus, I look back at our wedding and I can't imagine it without all the kids, my nieces, nephews and others, being there. Children love weddings- the dancing, cake, all the people! I remember being a child and getting to dress up in party dresses for weddings and I felt like a princess. Who would want to rob a child of something so special? Plus, I love watching all the children at weddings and the things they do. It's so hilarious to watch them dancing, sneaking foods, running around, and just being kids. I don't know if a wedding reception would be the same without kids.

What do you think?