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My niece has an 8 year old boy. Born 2017 BC. Small hospital in South Carolina.

After delivery, the baby was on her chest skin to skin. Her husband, my sister and my BIL were in the recovery. Everyone was a little tired but also excited and amazed at the birth of the child.

In the first hour a nurse came in and said that the child needed to get his first inoculations.

My niece was horrified and went complete "Regan Exorcist" on the nurse and screamed "There is no way you are taking my child and sticking a needle in him". She was livid and completely unmovable.

Her quick thinking husband took the nurse to the door, "Why don't you come back in about an hour. Let me talk her down...etc".

With that he swaddled up the infant and left the hospital.

My niece and sister waited for the nurses and when they returned she demanded to be discharged. Whether it was AMA or ATR, it didn't matter. She was leaving.

(Against Medical Advice - Against Treatment Recommendations)

That boy has never had any shots, ever. Sure, he's had the sniffles but is never really bedridden sick. He loves meat. He's a hotshot in little league, hunts and fishes with his dad and does woodworking projects. He is a precocious delightful boy.

He told his mom: You know how people have a sweet tooth?

Mom: Yes

Child: Well I have a bacon tooth.

It stuck, that's his nickname. Bacon Tooth

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