Visiting Family at Christmas?

missgooseyface

BIL is having a few people over Christmas Eve...they have not seen LO since she was in the hospital (but that's a whole other issue).  There will be approx 10 adults (including DH and myself) and 2 toddlers.  I am going a little stir crazy and would like to go...but of course am nervous.  We have of course asked if anyone is sick or has been sick or been around anyone sick....LO is almost 4 months old, 1.5 months adjusted, has had 2 rounds of synagis (last dose 2 weeks ago) and 2 rounds of vaccinations.  Would you go? Or just stay home and not risk it?

jennbent

I wouldn't go either.  This is just my humble opinion, but just the fact that your baby qualifies for Synagis is what convinces me.  It's very difficult to qualify for Synagis... so the fact that your's does tells me that his health *is* that fragile.  Every preemie's health is fragile, but you know what I'm saying I hope.  

But this is coming from a girl who isn't even letting family or friends step foot into our house until after RSV season is over.  We're probably way stricter than most people. 

thishappyhouse

I probably wouldn't go with a baby that young.  I tend to be fairly cautious though and am much happier on my own turf where I can control who comes over as well as what is in the environment.  

We have debated for weeks as to whether to go to a family gathering (30-ish people) for the holidays this year.  I think we are going to attend now that I know the guest list has limited toddlers and school age children.

 

With all that said, you and your pedi know your child best and you know your own comfort level.  Im not surprised with the varying opinions you have gotten in this post.  Do what you are comfortable with.    

Brummy14

Nope, I wouldn't, and our NICU has told us to keep the girls on lock down this flu season, with limited, if any, visitors. That was our plan anyway, given we're incredibly conservative/paranoid about their health this early. I'm not willing to take any risks -- offending family doesn't bother me a bit. But, I'm overly cautious, I guess, at this stage... 

Cristine1982

I agree we don't leave the house unless its to the doctor. With everything you have gone through with your baby I don't think it's worth it. We are staying home for the holidays and aren't going anywhere with our daughter until after flu season. I know it stinks but in the long run you would kick yourself if anything happened to your baby because of a party.

EAMommy

I wouldn't go since there are little kids attending. We are going to DH's parent's house on Christmas Eve as long as everyone is healthy. However, there will only be adults in attendance and they all know our rule of strict hand washing. If there were kids in attendance or we had any concerns of our rules not being followed, we would not be going.