21 W , Vaccine Research and some Baby Clothes

So I am officially 5 months pregnant and halfway through this journey. It has seemed forever, but it also seems that time is flying by. I know that sooner than later I am going to be with my little girl in my arms. I can't wait.
I am really enjoying being pregnant, maybe because I haven't felt yet any of the uncomfortable symptoms. I don't feel heavy yet, I don't feel fat, I can wear my same clothes, I can exercise and I am enjoying the beauty benefits of pregnancy: smoother skin and my hair has just become much more manageable and fuller. I have to admit though that it is a bit intimidating to get on the scale every week and always see a higher # than the previous week.
I went to the Dr. on Friday, I really liked this Dr. that I haven't met yet (I go to a group of 4 Drs. and they rotate you every appointment), so out of 4 I really like 3 and I am not too fond of 1. I should be lucky enough to get one of the 3 ones I like on call the day I give birth. The Dr. said everything looks good; he heard the baby's heartbeat which he said was a "beautiful heartbeat" and he told me I should start feeling movement soon; he also heard some movement although I couldn't feel anything then. I have already felt a lot movement but I should start feeling more apparent and stronger moves, so I can't wait to feel a little boxer inside me.
I think that one of the things I am enjoying the most about being pregnant is that everyday you have something to look for; whether that is a new stronger kick or punch, more kicks or punches, a bit more of a belly, etc.
This past weekend I started my research on vaccines. To start with I got a book that was recommended on one of the pregnancy blogs I read. The Vaccine Book is written by Dr. Robert W. Sears and offers very complete information about each vaccine, their ingredients, the disease they protect against, their side effects and the Dr.'s POV on it. Although he recommends all of the vaccines he does give you enough information to make an informed decision about it; and he completely respects those parents who choose not to, or to selectively vaccinate. I am halfway through the book and from this initial research there are only 3 vaccines I might consider to give my baby. The HIB and PC vaccines because one of the diseases the viruses can cause if getting into the bloodstream is Meningitis and I am really scared about it. The DT (Diphtheria and Tetanus) because Diphteria although not as common is still endemic in Ecuador, where I am from , and my kid will be traveling there once or twice a year. Other vaccines such as the Hep B vaccine (sexually transmitted disease), Polio, MMR, Rotavirus, Flu and Chickenpox I am most likely going to opt out of. From the info I have gathered those diseases are not easily transmitted (like Hep B) have been inexistent in the western hemisphere for the past 10 years (Polio), are not life threatening and lifetime immunity is possible through actually getting the disease while the vaccine offers only temporary protection (Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Chicken Pox). Additionally, these vaccines have some rare but very scary side effects such as Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Encephalitis, Subacute sclerosis pan encephalitis, SIDs, Autism . Regarding the Flu and Rota virus vaccines, there are so many strains of these viruses that especially the Flu vaccine doesn't seem to offer much protection. There is 1 vaccine I am really lost about and it is the P (Pertussis) shot; it is part of the DTaP vaccine (Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis)but it seems to be the controversial part. I have read that it has been linked to SIDs (Sudden Infant death syndrome), and that vaccinated kids can still get the disease; so I really need to do a lot of research on this one to make an informed decision about it and the other vaccines. First and foremost I want to do what is best for my baby's health and somehow my gut is telling me all the shots are not, but some might be. It is just hard to believe that injecting a variety of toxins and ingredients that have been deemed unsafe for humans (adults) (aluminum, formaldehyde, animal tissues, live viruses, etc) are safe and beneficial on a 2 month old baby. If I choose to selective vaccinate I am definitely delaying the shots until 4 or 6 months and getting no more than 1 or 2 shots at a time to minimize the amount of harmful ingredients being punt into my little girl's body. I understand this is a very controversial and sensitive topic but I will appreciate any comments, suggestions, opinions and advice. I am new to this and I am open to listen to everyone's opinion. Now I need to find a Vaccine - friendly pediatrician who will respect my choices and who will be willing to selectively vaccinate and/or delay the shots.
I did some shopping for the baby today; Old Navy has a 40% discount on all kids and baby clothes so I took advantage of that to get some essentials for first 6 to 12 months.
In regards to my belly I think it has grown a lot during the past week, and Dave thinks so too; so I am posting this week's picture to make you guys judge it!!
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