If he worked from home I would have tried to have held off 3 more months but it’s not going to happen. Us preggers ladies have been really let down with all thisI know it’s horribleI’m lucky enough because my husband works from home and I’m still furloughed because the industry I work in is still fucked
I’m quite surprised a GP would go against the current advice for pregnant women given the risks but your choice not to have it of course
Yep these were my exact reasons too. I’d happily have shielded for my entire pregnancy but that’s pretty unrealistic tbh both from a practical and mental health perspective.
Well he knows my situation and knows I’m not back at work and husband working from home so
And it’s not really going against current advice as no medical professional here can seem to give a straight answer about it. Even in the maternity anybody that I have spoken to has said the same thing…. “Up to you”
Agree with everything you’re saying!
I’d be very surprised if people were hiding behind what their GP says…. My gp said to wait because my situation is different and I’m able to isolate. Do you honestly think people want to isolate and shield for months unless they had good reason? I will be getting the vaccine AFTER I have my child and at the moment I would rather wait 3 more months as I do not want anything risking the health of a child I have being trying for for years
But why should a pregnant woman (or anyone) have to give a reason valid or otherwise as to why they have decided against it? And why should there be any negativity for that decision? My understanding was that taking the vaccine came down to personal choice (pregnant or not) and yet it seems a proportion of society is not in agreement with that anymore....
There will be a lot opposite to you that won’t isolate and won’t get the vaccine and hide behind “my gp said not to” because they don’t want judgey people calling them out on it or getting into an argument. I’ve seen a fair few comments on my pregnancy page with the disclaimer “if you’ve had the vaccine I don’t want your opinion” or such like, because they don’t want to hear it.
I didn’t mean for my comment to come across in the way you’ve read it so I apologise for not being more clear.I don’t think they should have to give a reason - I should have made that clear! But lots of people will think they do and so it’s easier for them to say “my midwife said not to” than have people ask for their reasons. You know what people are like! I’m all for people making an informed choice
I apologise for not being clearer!I agree with you that many people seem to expect a reason. And the funny thing is two years ago most of us wouldn't have dreamed of asking personal medical questions of each other....but here we are. I decided against getting it a number of weeks ago. Now cases are rising in Ireland and there is massive push on the vaccine from the government and media. And in the last few weeks not only have family and friends questioned my decision ( having previously accepted it without a thought) but random half friends have taken it upon themselves to question and commentThere will be a lot opposite to you that won’t isolate and won’t get the vaccine and hide behind “my gp said not to” because they don’t want judgey people calling them out on it or getting into an argument. I’ve seen a fair few comments on my pregnancy page with the disclaimer “if you’ve had the vaccine I don’t want your opinion” or such like, because they don’t want to hear it.
I’m not saying you’re making the wrong decision, or anyone else is, you’re doing what’s best for your family and that’s fine by me
I don’t think they should have to give a reason - I should have made that clear! But lots of people will think they do and so it’s easier for them to say “my midwife said not to” than have people ask for their reasons. You know what people are like! I’m all for people making an informed choice
it doesnt bother me really because it's such a topical thing at the moment, and I strongly believe in freedom of choice to get the vaccine or not get it, but I find it interesting to observe how our behaviour and approaches have changed so dramatically in such a short space of time. Its interesting that anytime I meet a pregnant woman now at appointments etc the first question is always "have you got the vaccine???" Followed swiftly by "and why not?????" It’s crazy how becoming a parent somehow makes people think they can ask you all sorts of intimate questions that they wouldn’t usually! Im sorry you’ve experienced family and friends who feel the need to weigh in on your decision!I agree with you that many people seem to expect a reason. And the funny thing is two years ago most of us wouldn't have dreamed of asking personal medical questions of each other....but here we are. I decided against getting it a number of weeks ago. Now cases are rising in Ireland and there is massive push on the vaccine from the government and media. And in the last few weeks not only have family and friends questioned my decision ( having previously accepted it without a thought) but random half friends have taken it upon themselves to question and comment
Thank you for explaining and I was very interested in your response.
I had mine 3 days before I knew I was pregnant at 4 weeks. I just had a banging headache and felt sick 24 hours after and it was gone after a lie in and rest the next day.
Not pregnant 1st, had the shivers/tired, lasted 24 hours if that (Astra Zeneca)
I had mine last week and 27 weeks. All fine. My arm ached for 2 days and that’s it.
Had pfizer at 14 weeks, had a very minor pain in my injection sit for two days. Then on day 4 I had a bad headache that lasted around 5 days. Nothing was clearing it so did ring 111 for advice but lots of fluids flushed it out. Been feeling baby move since then
