A Bad Run In

I recently had a bad run with Rowans new primary care provider. It was the first time she has been in any medical institution. She was born at home, and was very happy and healthy from the start. And because I had decided against vaccinations, I hadn't felt the need to see a doctor. The only medical procedure she had was a newborn screening test done at our home by our mid wife a few days after birth. For her first year of life she had never been sick accept for one minor cold, nothing a little Tylenol couldn't remedy, which I have without a doubt attributed to breastfeeding.
After a year I thought I would take her in to meet her doctor for a well baby check up minus the vaccinations or course. mostly I just wanted to meet her and get to know her in case I ever did need to bring Rowan in the future for some reason. I jokingly said to my husband Nick on the way there. "I wouldn't be surprised if she was rude to us because we decided not to vaccinate". As soon as we got to the office the bad feeling started. there was a play area for the kids and the carpet had stains all over it, as I walked further in I noticed some sort of spill that had dripped down the wall that obviously had not been cleaned off and simply left there.
I filled out the new patient forms and the receptionist seemed almost shocked to hear that Rowan had never been to a doctor and did not have a vaccination card. Once inside the patients room. the girls started opening cabinets and drawers as children often do, only to find more strange spills that had just been left there.
The doctor came in after a bit and the first thing she says is - "So are you just going to make all the decisions concerning your daughter" I thought to myself well, yes I am, who elts is going to make decisions for my one year old daughter. Strange question. So I said "um yes" and she says "Well you are going to have to find a new primary care provider then"
She doesn't even need to say a thing more, I begin to understand she does not appreciate parents who think for themselves, who chose not vaccinate there children (no offense to all those who vaccinate, not to say you don't think for yourself.) She begins to go on and asks if she "has ever even been to a hospital" and I say "No" "she was born at home"and she say "so she probably hasn't even had a newborn screening" And I explain that yes she had one done at home by the mid wife. Then she begins to point out that Rowan is in the zero percentile for weight and she is "underweight" and "failing to thrive"
I am starting to feel a little angry at this point by her cold tone and accusations against all of us. And had she taken the time to ask a little bit about our family history she might know that it is very common on my side of the family to have very small children, why her older sister Cameron was just as small if not even smaller and she had all her recommended vaccines and doctor visits. My children are just small.
She starts in again saying "you probably don't want to run any tests on her either" So I begin to explain I don't have anything against the medical establishment and If I felt like she needed testing then I would be perfectly fine with that, and with that Nick rings in and Say's "so what are these tests you would have preformed on her anyhow" and the doctor says "hemoglobin and electrolyte test as well as other things" I guess because she is "failing to thrive" Nick says I really don't think she needs any tests like that done. And then I say to the doctor " I know shes small but when I look at Rowan she does not look underweight to me and I certainly don't think she is failing to thrive" "And developmentally she is right on target" "The doctor responds with "you never know from just looking at a child"
I should have just left then and there but I think I was in shock or something and still processing bits and pieces of the conversation. She takes Rowan and examines her a little bit, give her back to me and says "So what is it you want me to do for you then" All I really wanted to say the whole time is "why are you being so hostile to us lady" I explain that all I wanted to do, was come in for a well baby check, and get to know her doctor a little.
So that basically summed up our appointment, and she exited the room. Me and Nick sat there a little shocked and I said "wow can you believe that, I have never been treated so badly by a doctor" What a bad first doctors appointment, and so much for getting to know that doctor, I wont ever be stepping foot in that office again.

And since I am on the subject of Vaccines, I came across an interesting article of scary facts I thought I would share.

Vaccines are a potent cocktail of ingredients that most people take without thought or hesitation. I am thankful that my wife started the research that eventually lead us to the decision to no longer vaccinate our children. As such, I thought some would benefit from our findings and help you understand why we don’t vaccinate. Here is a list of some common ingredients found in vaccinations:

Formaldehyde
Found in: DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis), Biothrax (anthrax), DTP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis), IPOL (polio), Tripedia (tetanus)

While it is safe to assume everyone knows that formaldehyde is a bad thing, I thought it necessary to back it up with a list of the dangers. Studies have shown that short term exposure to the chemical produced burning sensations in the eyes, nose, and throat; wheezing; nausea. Research has also been done that suggests it is linked to cancer in nasal sinuses, nasopharnyx, brain and possibly leukemia. In 1987, the EPA classified it as a possible human carcinogen.

Thimerosal
Found in: DTaP, DPT, Energix-B (hepatitis B), FluShield (influenza, flu shot), HiB Titer (influenza), Menomune (meningococcal), Rabbies vaccine, Recombivax (hepatitis B), Tripedia

Thimerosal is used as a preservative in most vaccines. The major concern with its use is the high concentration of mercury, which has been linked to mental disorders. Several alarming studies showed a significant increased odds ratio for autism, mental retardation, speech disorder, personality disorders, and thinking abnormality in children who received thimerosal-contained vaccines as opposed to those who did not. This is a huge controversy in the medical world, as other research suggests there is not a link between the two. It is also interesting to note that ethylene glycol, also known as anti-freeze, is a major component of the chemical makeup of thimerosal.

Phenol
Found in: Dryvax (smallpox), Imovax (rabbies), NYVAC (smallpox), Pneumovax (streptococcus), Typhim Vi (typhoid)

Also known as carbolic acid, it is often used in weed killers and disinfectants. In some cases, it can be used to clean wounds. However, it is considered extremely toxic if digested.

Human Diploid Cells
Found in: Biavax (Rubella), Havrix (hepatitis a), Imovax, MMR, M-R-vax, ProQuad (MMR), RotaShield (rotavirus), Varivax (chicken pox)

This is more of an ethical concern than a health concern. Basically, a human diploid cell is one in which two chromosomes (one from each parent) are present. The bad news is that some pharmaceutical companies are extracting these from aborted fetuses such as the WI-38 and the MRC-5.

Other Factors
It is also alarming to note that in 1986, Congress passed the National Childhood Vaccine Act which set up a fund to reimburse parents who lost their children due to vaccinations and effectively shielded pharmaceutical companies from being sued. I can’t imagine the guilt of losing my child because I let someone inject them with micro-doses of viruses.

We also see a rise in super virus strands such as the ever-evolving flu virus. The U.S. Center for Disease control has noted that the flu vaccine has become increasingly ineffective. This is because the flu viral strands are adapting, becoming stronger. I personally attribute this to the mass inoculations that people often take without regard.

Be Informed
My whole point is that I want you to make informed decisions. I would question every thing the doctor prescribes so that you can make an educated decision about what you allow in your body and your childrens’ bodies.