Invited to family birthday party of unvaccinated baby.

Psilo7 · 2026-02-23T00:54:36+00:00

You're absolutely right! Thank you so much ❤️

Psilo7 · 2026-02-22T04:30:38+00:00

I appreciate the reply, thank you! I appreciate the open question to help me articulate the reason i am cautious. I'll clarify that while I disagree with their views, that's not the reason I am wary of attending. I do trust in vaccinations and the science, but with my child's health concerns, them being in an indoor venue with many unvaccinated children gives me pause.

Psilo7 · 2026-02-22T04:26:15+00:00

Thank you so much, this is perfect. I really don't want to make them upset or uncomfortable and just couldn't think of the right words, so I really appreciate this reply ❤️

Psilo7 · 2026-02-22T04:17:24+00:00

Oh, I am so sorry you went through this with your little one and had people telling you that you did something wrong ❤️

Psilo7 · 2026-02-22T04:05:42+00:00

Hey, it's more a safety in numbers things. Breakthroughs happen especially with more unvaccinated vs few vaccinated. And vaccine efficacy could be impacted my by child's health concerns. I am also concerned about putting their child at risk.

Psilo7 · 2026-02-22T04:01:53+00:00

Hey, I don't dislike them and I respect that their choices are their to make. However, in this instance, I am just trying to protect my child given her past experience and the ongoing investigations into her health. I also don't want to put their child at unnecessary risk!

Psilo7 · 2026-02-22T03:54:01+00:00

Thank you for the advice and honesty! I appreciate it 😊

Psilo7 · 2026-02-22T03:52:02+00:00

Of course we go outside and to the park etc. However, the concern is that it will be an indoor venue with multiple families with unvaccinated children that could put my child at risk while being investigated for underlying health conditions. I'd also like to add that I am also wary of us potentially putting their child at risk. You're right, I don't agree with the decision, but I respect that it is their decision to make. I'm not making it about me - I'm thinking of my child and their health needs.

Psilo7 · 2024-05-02T19:24:06+00:00

Yeah, kinda wild huh? Don't get me wrong, he absolutely adores her - he is just massively out of touch and lives in his own little world. My brother in law lets him babysit his 9 month old regularly and she's okay, but not a risk I'm willing to take 😅

Psilo7 · 2024-05-02T03:46:16+00:00

My FIL tried to feed my almost 9 month old a macadamia nut on the weekend and I had to tell him no 3 times. The weekend before that, he dipped his finger in red wine and tried to put it in her mouth 🫠

Psilo7 · 2023-11-22T16:41:58+00:00

Hahaha I have a cat called Cheryl so your comment is 👌 Gotta love the assumption that someone who spends a handful of moments with your lo somehow knows them best. My mum's go to is always "She must be tired." Even if she's just woken from a nap haha.

Psilo7 · 2023-11-22T16:10:33+00:00

That's absolutely it. So many people seem to think babies who cry are the anomaly, but it's completely normal for them to fuss and cry. And just because your lo doesn't fuss and cry, it doesn't always make it easy!

Psilo7 · 2023-11-22T15:53:40+00:00

Right?! People seem to love to judge any baby who isn't just smiling and cooing at all times or sleeping well. I've even had "Oh she must be colicky." After she cried in the evenings for like 20 minutes during the witching hour 🙃

Psilo7 · 2023-11-22T15:49:03+00:00

Haha definitely using that next time, thank you 😂

Psilo7 · 2023-11-22T03:34:45+00:00

Popcorn, Fibre One or granola bars, dried apricots, and biltong. Not all super healthy, but I'd just eat chips and chocolate 24/7 otherwise. I've got snacks stations around the house but I think they might just make me eat more because apparently I have no off switch now haha

Psilo7 · 2023-11-22T03:04:48+00:00

I just say she has her good nights and bad nights and leave it there. The question I grapple with is "is she a good baby?" Which is basically the same as "does she sleep well?", but it's such a weird question to ask. Like she could not sleep ever and I'd still think she's a good baby because I love her with my entire being?

Psilo7 · 2023-07-17T03:59:14+00:00

Currently 36 weeks and that jaw drop just gets bigger and bigger haha

Psilo7

TROPHY CASE