Penguinsix

[Anonymous]

I wanted to say thanks for all your helpful responses. What is your background? I appreciate you chiming in, etc...

[Anonymous]

Ditto.

[Anonymous]

Another vote of thanks!

[Anonymous]

penguinsix wrote:For the sake of clarity and to prevent people from taking my advice too literally--I AM NOT a medical professional in any sense of the word. I hope to god that anyone who reads my postings, or any postings on this site, consults with their medical advisors and other sites (some which I often link to) as a way of discovering more information from those who are trained and with whom individuals have a certain level of trust.

I'm just a dad (gasp) who is looking out for the best interest of his two kids, trying to speak clearly as I can on a subject that is often filled with FUD (fear, uncertainty, doubt). I'm happy to admit if I'm wrong (like on the pregnancy/ttc post earlier today) and prefer for people to think through their decisions rationally, in a scientific manner, rather than act from 'gut level' feelings, especially as it relates to the health of their own children.

So please take everything I say with the grain of salt that I AM not a medical professional but just someone who is trying to help as best I can.

p.s. penguinsix is my nickname on many sites on the web, and my blog http://www.penguinsix.com/. I go through the trouble of logging on here so people can 'track' what I say and see if they agree or disagree with my general views.

So funny! I had no idea you were a guy! LOL

[Anonymous]

Just the other day I thought about starting this exact same thread. So, I guess I"ll just add my thanks to both the OP and penguinsix. So many times I've wanted to bang my head on the keyboard only to see that you've gone far above and beyond with your posts.

[Anonymous]

I have also thought about starting this exact same post! Penguinsix -- your replies are always well written and informative -- thank you!!!!!

[Anonymous]

Penguinsix blinded me with science. I mean that in the most complimentary of ways. Rock on, penguin.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Penguinsix blinded me with science. I mean that in the most complimentary of ways. Rock on, penguin.

OMG I just had a flashback from 1980-something with huge hair, shoulder pads, and cuffed jeans...

[Anonymous]

penguinsix wrote:For the sake of clarity and to prevent people from taking my advice too literally--I AM NOT a medical professional in any sense of the word. I hope to god that anyone who reads my postings, or any postings on this site, consults with their medical advisors and other sites (some which I often link to) as a way of discovering more information from those who are trained and with whom individuals have a certain level of trust.

I'm just a dad (gasp) who is looking out for the best interest of his two kids, trying to speak clearly as I can on a subject that is often filled with FUD (fear, uncertainty, doubt). I'm happy to admit if I'm wrong (like on the pregnancy/ttc post earlier today) and prefer for people to think through their decisions rationally, in a scientific manner, rather than act from 'gut level' feelings, especially as it relates to the health of their own children.

So please take everything I say with the grain of salt that I AM not a medical professional but just someone who is trying to help as best I can.

p.s. penguinsix is my nickname on many sites on the web, and my blog http://www.penguinsix.com/. I go through the trouble of logging on here so people can 'track' what I say and see if they agree or disagree with my general views.

So, did you get your kids the vaccine?

[Anonymous]

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. Your posts are cogent and well-informed. Thanks.

(FWIW, I did think you were a guy).

[Anonymous]

penguinsix wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
(FWIW, I did think you were a guy).

I did kind of wonder if it showed.

Somehow it did, because I generally assume all posters are women.