Well its finally arrived 1st December! my favorite month of the year – I get so excited at Christmas time, I just love the build up, the Christmas carols, the lights, the magic! Thomas opened the first door on his advent calendar this morning, he was so suprised to find a piece of chocolate in there: “Oooh Nice” he beamed as he chomped away at a tiny chocolate Christmas tree

It is starting to get cold outside, I bought Thomas a new scarf, hat and mitten set this week to keep him warm when were walking out. It doesnt stop his big cheeks getting all red and cold though I cant wrap him up like a mummy though! Im just over protective when it comes to keeping him warm when out. I think its because he is a December baby, born when it was snowing outside and really cold. I was constantly worried about him being warm enough.

Well the run up to Christmas has begun, its my birthday first though in 3 days and of course my little man will be 2 on 18th December so much to look forward to this month I love it. I hope you all have a stress free Christmas with loved ones and friends xx

Thomas had his flu jab today I had to put up a little bit of a fight to get it for him as he doesnt automatically fall into the at risk category. Although with his previous history of severe Bronchitus just last year as well as Thomas seems to catch every cold and flu going which goes on his chest giving him a cough, I thought enough is enough Ive got to get my boy the flu vaccine for this winter! I rang the doctors and explained my concerns, they said that they feel he does not fall in the at risk category but I can pay for Thomas to have the vaccine at the chemist. I thought great thats good I will simply take him to the chemist and pay for the vaccine no problem, I rang the chemist first only to be told they do not vaccinate under 18′s I was so frustraited. It was this point I thought no I am going to get back on to the doctors again and see what they have to say. Thankfully my doctors are quite good, they offered to write Thomas a prescription for the flu vaccine, I have to order the vaccine from the chemist once they have it in book an appointment at the doctors for the vaccine to be given making sure I collect the vaccine just before the appointment so its not out of the fridge for too long.

It has been a bit of a long way to go about it, but the main thing is Thomas had the flu jab today, he didn’t like it! But it Puts my mind at rest for the harsh winter months. I have read a lot of stories online about worried parents who can’t get the flu jab for their children, all I can say is just persist with it ring your doctors, ask about the prescription method that I did. The main issue with the flu vaccine is that the doctors are issued a set amount for their at risk patients and the chemists are equally given a certain amount for their over 18′s customers who wish to pay for the vaccine. Therefore if your doctors give you a prescription for the vaccine then the prescription has to be ordered therefore it doesnt actually come out of anyones budget so in essence everyone is happy.

I hope that Thomas doesnt have another winter like last year where he had illness after illness, we spent most of the winter indoors! I like to think that I am a responsible mum in my persistence to ensure Thomas has the flu vaccine, it wont do him any harm but could do him a lot of good.