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My kids are sick! *Photo GTG*

SnshineSnshine
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Noah and Kate have colds.  Kate's nearly over hers, and is on antibiotics, but Noah is  a wreck.  I took him to the doctor to find out it was nothing more than a cold but that if my pediatrician were in my shoes he wouldn't have a bunch of little ones over before next week.  Unfortunately the photo GTG is this week.

So here are my thoughts.  I know a lot of you have planned your schedule around the GTG, have taken off from work, arranged carpools, and are looking forward to seeing everyone.  I would feel horrible if we had to cancel it.  I was wondering if you wanted to change the location.  If anyone wants to open their home, great, if not, there is a great park in Boca that would work well.  It's called Veteran's Park, it's always empty, there are picnic benches, big open grass fields, and a playground.  It's just east of 441 on Palmetto Park Road.  It's centrally located for the other 3 photographers that offered to come and this way we could still move forward as planned.  But I also realize that it's hot out and some people are bringing itty bitty babies.  The other option would be to postpone the GTG.  I'm happy to have it here whenever, I just don't want you to bring your healthy kids to a sick house because I would feel even worse if they caught anything.

Let me know what your thoughts are.  I figure majority wins.  Sound good?  I'm so sorry to have to change anything!

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Re: My kids are sick! *Photo GTG*

  • MariMMariM

    Right now, Nadia has a cold. It's not really bad- but it's she's sick. She has the sniffles and her eyes are teary. This is also happening while she is MISERABLE about her teeth. (Not sure if these things are connected or not). I've been praying all weekend that she's all better (and happy again) by Thursday. I have two great photo outfits for her and I really want to enlarge a "Yap Original" to display at her Baptism reception. ;-)

    I would be beyond happy if we postponed because she'd have time to get over her cold.

     

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  • MariMMariM
    Oh! And I wanted to add- I would be fine if the location was changed too (although postponing it would work better for me). I'd just make sure to get their bright and early before the sun kicks in.
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  • MelanieJH1016MelanieJH1016

    It doesn't bother me that Noah has a cold. Zoe is around boogery kids all the time. She gets it sometimes, and other times she doesn't. But i'm sure those with younger babies might feel differently.

     I would prefer it stay at your house this week, if that was one of the options!? If not, then postponing it would be better than a park. Just cause it might be hot to be out there for a long time, and stuff.

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  • FSUSammyFSUSammy

    I'm fine with either option. Most everyone I know is sick or getting over a cold so like Melanie I have no problems being around them just because we are used to it since Mikey is in daycare. BUT I can totally see mommies of the itty bitty ones having a problem with that. Plus I'm sure they'd have a problem with being outside for a long period of time because its so freaking hot out! But I have no problems with that because I'm past that stage.

    I know I'm of NO help Dawn. 

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  • britishbride05britishbride05
    oh no!!  i hope they feel better soon, dawn.  we were really looking forward to the gtg, like mari, we wanted to use a pic for her baptism (april 4).  DH took the day off of work so i didn't have to drive by myself, so i would love if we kept that day.  we're ok with the outside... abbt spends a lot of time outdoors /(in the shade) shr hates being inside!!  and if aanyone else offers their home, we're willing to drive  (id offer ours, but im really far for everyone and dont have a backyard!)
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  • SnshineSnshine

    Having it here on Thursday is definitely still an option, for those that are ok with kids getting over a cold.  I'm sure we're in the worst of it now and no one would even know by Thursday but I didn't want to be a hypocrite after my last post.  Those of you with itty bitty's or who aren't comfortable let me know and maybe we can do a "Take Three" in a few weeks.  FWIW, Noah is antisocial anyway and I promise he won't touch anyone's kid - he probably won't even speak to anyone with new people around!

    Sorry for the drama!

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  • HaleakalaHaleakala

    I have an itty bitty one...who is getting her first set of shots on Wednesday so I'd love to come but maybe on another day or at the park. I wouldn't want to bring Madison around anyone that is sick right now...if she was a little older it would be different.

    I hope Noah feels better soon! Let me know if you are doing a take 3 or if it is at the park, which is close to my house. If not, I hope everyone has a great time this week :)    

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  • britishbride05britishbride05
    :(  oh well, i guess in a few weeks!  i'll have to take my own easter pics :) 
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  • MrsLeannaMrsLeanna member
    Whatever you guys decide is good with me:)  i start working next week for 2 weeks at the tennis tournament so if it's postponed for sometime in the next 2 weeks I'm out.  Otherwise, either way works for me!
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  • MariMMariM

    I'm reading everyone's posts, and I am totally okay with still going to your house on Thursday as long as no one minds that Nadia will probably be  just over (or getting over) her sniffles. She isn't mobile- so she won't touch anybody. ;-)

     

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  • MrsLeannaMrsLeanna member
    Dawn - I think you should make the call since it's your house Big Smile
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  • britishbride05britishbride05
    imageMariM:

    I'm reading everyone's posts, and I am totally okay with still going to your house on Thursday as long as no one minds that Nadia will probably be  just over (or getting over) her sniffles. She isn't mobile- so she won't touch anybody. ;-)

     

    ditto!  as long as the mommies with sick babies don't touch abby :)  i've got an industrial size of antibacterial stuff in my diaper bag!

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  • SoontobeSavinoSoontobeSavino
    we'll be there. Alex isnt sick and Max is coming around. I told Alex he will see Noah two times this week and he is very excited : ) I told Max he was gonna see Kate two times this week and he winked and asked me to pick up a flower for her : ) Cant wait to see you guys again!
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  • rach312rach312
    I'm fine with any option.  We are totally flexible.  My house is way too small to have the gtg here or otherwise I'd totally offer.... I guess if it was worst case senario I could check to see if the clubhouse at my community was available for us.  Let me know if you want me to check.  I'm just a lot further south of Dawn so that might not be the best option. 
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  • SnshineSnshine
    Looks like it's settled!  The GTG is still on at my place on Thursday.  Don't let your kid touch Noah (as if they could catch him anyway) on the off chance he may still have the sniffles.  Can't wait to see you all!  Thanks so much for your understanding!
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  • palmbeachgirl2palmbeachgirl2

    Ohhhhh, I'm so sorry to hear your kids are both sick, Dawn!?

    I might have to think about this one. Chase is only two months old so I'm not sure yet how I feel about bringing him if anyone is sick. Maybe I will wait until Thursday morning to decide - depending on if Noah feels better or still has the sniffles.?

    I feel bad because I am one of the photographers, but this is also the first time I would be bringing Chase out "amongst other babies" so I don't know yet.

    I know a lot of you still plan to attend with your older babies, so you probably don't worry about these things - but I know you were all in my position once. Since Chase is still "itty-bitty," I am probably more anal about these things than others :)

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  • VandRickyVandRicky
    I am sorry I am going to have to pass up on this one too. I just don't have the energy to deal with sick children right now and while I know they can get sick anywhere I would like to avoid it as much as possible.
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