Originally Posted by
icedancer
If you knew how to prevent your kid from getting sick, wouldn't you do what it takes?
BTW, I think she's been exposed to PLENTY in her first 8.5 months. Fortunately, I think for her age, her immune system is pretty strong.
Also, my husband's and my livelihood depends on our ability to speak coherently in front of large audiences, answer questions, and do heavy mental lifting on a day-to-day basis. I *need* to go the extra mile to keep the kid healthy so that hubby and I stay healthy as well. I don't see what's so objectionable about this.
If you mean, "made it to adulthood", then yes. I could have done without the dozens of upper respiratory infections I had as a child.
Where did I say this was objectionable? You have totally missed the point. This must be your first and only child.
You can't keep your child safe and protected always; you seem to be doing your best. They will get sick no matter what you do and as a parent, you will be prevented in the future from going on vacation, going to work, etc. because your child is ill, or you have become ill from something your child brought home. Just a reality of parenting.
It will indeed get worse when baby goes to school and has encounters with loads of those germ infested beings we call other children.
If you have certain medical concerns, certainly discuss these with your pediatrician who can probably offer better advice than a chat board.