Wow... what a long winter this has been! The longest sick season my family has ever had. I can't wait for summer. I can't wait until all of the kids are healthy. I can't wait to sit by the pool in the heat and the sun watching my kids play.
What I don't understand is why everyone in my family was so sick. Especially Matrim has been sick. He actually got Whooping Cough and now Pertussis. What I forgot to ask the Dr. about is how Matrim got Whooping Cough in the first place. I know that Pertussis is included in the immunizations that are given to little ones.
There are a lot of theories that immunizations have something to do with the increase in Autism. Matrim did have a bad reaction to one of his immunizations. And he has been labeled with Asbergers by the school system. We have not pursued a medical diagnosis because we have not seen a reason to. But now that he has been sick with something that he was supposed to be immunized for the questions of what has happened with him race through my mind. I am sad that he has been ill and that perhaps there is something that I should have done differently.
I know that I have always done what I thought was best at the time, and there is no way to go back and change decisions that we have made. I will not allow myself to beat myself up for the unknown of what-ifs. But is there something that I can do to help others make a more informed decision? I do believe that immunizations are good. My understanding is that without them children would have more illnesses and shorter lives. But why do I believe that? And does that mean that something doesn't need to be changed?
Lots to ponder...
2 comments:
Hey Serenity - sorry this has been a difficult winter! I know the first few years after Andrew's autism diagnosis we also did a lot of questioning and second guessing....which led to a lot of research and changed opinions. Some poeple are willing to hear about them and others are not. But I've always felt if there is one person that I have had an impact on physically or spirutally (preferably the latter :) then Andrew's illness will have had a purpose that I can see and is tangable. Anyway, if you ever want to hang out or talk or just get together for a playdate please give me a call. Us mom's with special kids need to work together!
Amy - thank you for your words and thoughts. I often think of you and Andrew and wonder how you and he are doing.
I will be at the Walk for Life doing face painting for the kids. See you there!
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