Lauren is 2!

Vaccinations Update

Back when Lauren was first born, we researched vaccinations and decided to follow Dr. Sears Alternative Vaccination schedule. We were not concerned that Lauren would become autistic due to the vaccines, but we did not want to bombard her little body with multiple vaccines all at once so we spread most of the vaccines out accofding to Dr. Sears Alternative Vaccine Schedule. There were a few other rules Dr. Sears suggested, such as only one live virus vaccine at a time and picking brands that use the lowest dosage of aluminum. I checked out his book, The Vaccine Book, at the library and found it very helpful. Here is the original post I wrote about Lauren's vaccines and the schedule we were going to try to follow: http://annajfamily.blogspot.com/2010/03/vaccinations.html

It has really helped to have a flexible pediatrician and helpful pediatric office staff. They've been able to schedule us for 'nurse only' visits in between the regular physical visits and the wait for the appointments has been very reasonable.

Lauren's vaccinations and when they were given:

2 months: DTaP
3 months*: Hib & PCV
4 months: DTaP
5 months*: Hib & PCV
6 months: DTaP
7 months*: Hib & PCV

10 months*: IPV
15 months: IPV and MMR - - - - - - note: Lauren got a mild case of the measles from the MMR vaccine - it was awful for about a week.
18 months: IPV
* shot only visit
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I was on schedule for most of her vaccines, but got a little behind after she turned 1 yr.

Here are the rest of the vaccines she needs and when I'm going to take her in to get up to date according to the US 2011 vaccine chart (minus the vaccines we've declined: Hep B, Rotavirus, Influenza (Flu), and Varicella (chickenpox) vaccines):

20 months*: Hib & PCV
22 months*: DTaP
24 months: HepA ?? I emailed my pediatrician asking about this one and if she really thinks it is necessary.

After these vaccines are given I do not have to worry about the next round of important vaccines until Lauren turns 4-6 years old.

If you are researching vaccines online, google Dr. Sears and vaccine name and you'll get lots of helpful info in language you'll easily be able to understand!

Here is a link to the vaccine schedule recommended by the government (CDC):
http://www.immunize.org/cdc/schedules/

18 Months - Shaver Lake 2011

Great Grandparents Briasco, aka Gi-Gi and Pa-Pa
Family Picture 2011
Playing in mud and making sand castles.
"Faster, faster!! Bumps, bumps!!" Lauren's exclamations during her first boat ride.
The RV. We loved it. Great for 'camping' with a baby/toddler.
Lauren had dirt on her face most of the trip.
After a swim.
Playing by the rocks.

17 months

At Aunt Jessee's in the back yard.
Cousin Tyler and Garrett.


My cutie with Garrett's blue dinosaur. She loves dinosaurs.
Grandpa and Cousin Tyler in Woodland Park.
Grandpa, Tyler, Blue Dinosaur and Lauren.
At the hungry bear restaurant with Garrett.
Jumping on the trampoline in Jessee's back yard.
Cousins!

15 Months

Lauren's Easter dress (she ended up wearing sweatpants on Easter because it was very cold here):
Lauren is enthusiastic about mealtimes:
I saw a baby picture of Lauren's Aunt Laura and I think they look similar in this picture:

Lauren likes to help out around the house (unloading the dishwasher, loading and unloading the washer and drier, sweeping, dusting, and vacuuming):
Lauren's special Saturday treat with daddy is watching Sesame street song videos on youtube. Her favorite is the one about the number 4.
Almost lost her balance running to mommy:
In her new play room:
At the Buena Vista Library park with her friend Grace:
In her new play room:
Breezing through the kitchen:

At the Buena Vista Library Park:
The week we moved into our new house, Lauren had a reaction to her MMR shot. Fever at around 7 days post shot and full blown rash at 10 days. The rash was mainly on her trunk, but also showed up a little bit on her limbs (even her little feet). The rash lasted about 4 days and she was very fussy and clingy during that time.

Brushing her teeth:
Playing with water in her new backyard (we are still waiting for the pool solar cover before we can swim):

14 months

9 months

What is she doing now?
* saying ma-ma-ma, da-da-da
* has 4 teeth now (2 top, 2 bottom) & her own toothpaste and toothbrush
* crawling
* standing up in her crib
* playing by herself (likes to look at her books)
* willingly eating solid foods (mostly veggies, some fruits, grains - barley & millet & rice cereal, yogurt (small amounts)) No meats or egg yet.
* laughing
* loves to swim (supported of course)
* mostly taking 2 naps (9am and 1pm), but sometimes only takes 1
* still nursing and nursing to sleep for naps and night time
* going to sleep at around 7:30pm (depending on naps and waking up usually between 6:30am-7am)
* sometimes sleeps through the night, but typically wakes 1 time for diaper change and nursing to sleep