On the Fence...Again

Like most parents-to-be, The B and I have made many decisions since we saw the positive sign on the pregnancy home test kit. Some of these decisions ranged from easy to hard:

Run? (Of course. The studies and science prove that moderate exercise during pregnancy benefits both mother and child.)

Stroller? (We went with a Bugaboo Chameleon)

Cloth vs. Disposable Diaper? (We're going with disposable for the first six weeks, then will switch to cloth.)

Care provider? (Midwife)

Homebirth? (No. Not in my comfort level.)

Circumcision? (Yes. But we're going with a doctor known for doing a quick and painless job.)

Cord Blood Banking? (No. At this point, the science is still very new and the service is quite expensive.)

H1N1 vaccine for me? (Still on the fence)

And apparently I'm not the only one, even as a member of the Priority Group. In Canada, the clinical trials are still ongoing and I'm told the results will be unavailable until next spring. I know medical experts advise preggos to get the vaccine, but like anything that has gone into my body since February, I now think twice, for I have precious cargo aboard.

Yes, experts say H1N1 has much more adverse on preggos and those with underlying medical conditions, but still....I'm leery. Perhaps it's my fear of the unknown. Whatever it is, the timing of D-Day and the vaccine availability may make my decision easier. My due date is fast approaching and the vaccine will be available starting next week...

We'll see.