I am currently 27 weeks pregnant with my first child. I heard the call about the mother-in-law not wanting to get the whooping cough vaccine. I was SO frustrated over the husband's lack of backbone and the grandmother's selfishness.

I am seeing my OBGYN and a specialist. My specialist told me matter of fact, "If anyone around you doesn't want to get the whopping cough vaccine, tell them they are invited to your child's 1st birthday party and are NOT allowed to see the baby any sooner." It is a BIG deal.  Reported cases of whooping cough are rising and in my area have surpassed 2012 totals already this year!

Our family has waited 7 years for this baby and is overjoyed! Like you, Dr. Laura, my family members would walk to China to get the vaccine if needed! I hope that new mother stays strong and demands the best for her child.

Dr. Laura you are simply WONDERFUL! My marriage was good, but now it is GREAT! I can't thank you enough! I've read "The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands" and it makes all the difference...men are really very simple creatures. I couldn't stop talking about the book, lent it to a friend, and never got my copy back....I guess that's a good sign!

Take care and press on.

All the best,

Lauren