Can't we all just get along?!

I've been seeing a ton of stuff about that Disneyland measles outbreak. Which totally sucks, I must say.

But I've been mostly seeing hate. Lots of pointing fingers, lots of ignorance (from both sides of the vaccine argument), and it just breaks my heart.

I have friends and family that are on both sides. I know many people who think you're a bad mom if you don't vaccinate. I also know many who think you're a bad mom if you do.

And at the end of the day, ALL WE WANT is for our children to be safe, healthy, and happy.

So why are we hating on everyone's choices?

I don't claim to be an expert either way. I grew up with a mother who was pretty much anti-vaccine, and only gave us what was absolutely necessary to go out in public. And guess what? I was just fine. And I didn't get or pass on any deadly diseases.

I, however, am not anti-vaccine. But I don't like doing them all at once. I've chosen to do an alternate schedule, because I am not comfortable giving my baby a million shots when his little body is still growing and adjusting and that is MY choice. I have given him what I feel is necessary, and will continue giving him different ones at a pace that works for us.

And I don't think that makes me the Anti-Christ. I don't think that makes my child a death-threat at our gym daycare.

And for those of you who fully vaccinate, good for you! And those who don't, good for you!

I guess all I'm saying is, stop the hate. We are all doing that is best for our kids. We don't have to shove it down other people's throats. Calling moms "stupid" because they don't vaccinate is hateful and unfair. Just as I think calling those moms who do every vaccine their doctor says "stupid" is unfair.

And fighting about it doesn't stop diseases or autism or adhd or shingles. It just doesn't.

Cue "Why Can't We Be Friends" theme song.