Old Children's Shows That Normalize Childhood Illnesses

The Donna Reed Show has an episode where the boy gets measles.  The Doctor on the show doesn't make a big deal about it. "He'll be as good as new in a few days. He only has measles".  This Doctor states.  This was a normal childhood illness back in the day and it should be normalized now as well.

The Flintstones- "The Dough" episode. Wilma And Betty get the measles and while they are embarrassed about it, it is a normal thing that they will get through. Barney tells Fred that the "measles don't hurt".  This is very good advice that Barney gives.

There is an episode within The Brady Bunch.  The kids get a fever and the measles and they don't make a big deal about it.  They tell them to get into bed and rest.  This is great advice that everyone should follow.

These episodes were obviously put out well before the propaganda of vaccines took over.
Are there any children's shows in which you can remember them talking about measles like it was an everyday occurrence?  It seems as though the only shows out there are ones that push vaccines and promote them to children.

Your Doctor Works For You, Not The Other Way Around

Are you and your Doctor complete opposites?  Does your doctor try to tell you what to do? Your doctor works for you! You can fire him or her!

So often I hear someone say, "I wanted to do this, but my Doctor said this..."

While I think it is great for people to get a Doctor's opinion or a diagnosis, they shouldn't rely on their Doctors like Gods.  If you don't like the way your Doctor is talking to you or treating you, always get a second opinion.


You should make sure that your doctor is communicating with you and you don't feel rushed when they are in the room.  If you have questions, you should feel comfortable asking them.  Make sure you talk to them about your different options.  There is always more than one.


You know your body better than anyone including doctors.  If you think you want to be tested for something it is important that you push this onto your doctor so you can stat to rule things out.  If you have had a certain illness before, ask to be tested for those first if you show similar symptoms as you have before.

It's important to understand that YOU have access to the same information that someone with a PHD.. It's all about the research!  Doctors can be bullies.  Stand up for yourself and your medical rights.

Birth Plan

It is important to have a birth plan in place whether you are delivering at a hospital or a birthing center.  A birth plan will let your midwife or doctor know what you want in regards to delivering your bundle of joy.  This is an example of my birth plan.  Feel free to copy it and/or change it up to better suit your desires.  I am happy to report my midwife had no problems with my birth plan and followed it to a T.

No pitocin

If C-section is necessary I’d like to make sure all other options have been exhausted.  My husband is to remain with me the entire time and for him to hold the baby as soon as possible, and I’d like to breastfeed in the recovery room.

I’d like to deliver the placenta without assistance from midwife when ready.  Do not rush delivery.

I’d like to keep the placenta after removal.  Please store in bags provided.

I'd like to hold my baby skin-to-skin immediately after delivery.

I’d like for my baby to stay in the same room with me, no nursery time.

I'd like to wait until the umbilical cord stops pulsating before it's clamped and cut and I’d like my husband to cut the cord.

If my baby must be taken from me to receive medical treatment, I'd like my husband to go with him or her.

I wish to birth in different positions as I see fit.

I plan to exclusively breastfeed my baby while in the hospital.

If my baby's a boy, I do not want him to be circumcised.

Pediatrician must examine baby in my room.

No bathing

No hat

No Vitamin K

No eye ointments

No hepatitis B vaccine

NO VACCINES PERIOD

It's a Girl!

We are having another little girl.  I am excited I can buy more pink.  I had an ultrasound last friday where it was determined that I am carrying a girl.  The little stinker didn't want to open her legs so it was hard to get a good view, but it was finally determined towards the end of the ultrasound and the technician said she is 99% sure.  I got a cute ultrasound picture as well.  Wasn't able to get the entire face because she was facing my spine.  It is amazing how they can do the 4d pictures now.