I kept reading posts about children not allowed at the hospital durring flu season. I have been checking the website for my hospital every so often to see if they are restricting visitors. Last night I saw in bold yellow "no visitors under 14, no excetions".
I totally understand why but can't help but feel sad that I will not get to see my 21m old for 3 or 4 days while I am at the hospital.
Re: No visitors under 14
I hated not seeing my oldest when I was recovering from my cesarean. DH and I both agreed it was probably for the best, since she was only 1 year old and so attached to me, taking her home and leaving me behind at the hospital would have caused a total meltdown. She missed me, but better for her emotionally to be at her home all day with SIL and DH to take care of her.
Still, I'm glad my hospital has said "no visitors under 14" for the L&D floor only. Once I'm in recovery they'll be allowed to visit (so far, it might change, but we're in Texas, so the flu outbreak isn't as bad as other places).
Same for me - but our hospital is no children under 18. No exceptions.
It really made it difficult for me to rearrange care for DD while I am in the hospital. I kind of get it and I kind of don't. I am sure there are many adults who don't get flu shots and likely more children with flu shots than adults - so not entirely sure how banning those under 18 addresses the issue.
DD#1 born 9/29/2010; DD#2 born 2/25/2013