My little guy hasn't gone anywhere but either home or grandma's house yet. When we left the NICU they said don't take him to stores or anything until April-May because of RSV season. Im curious of how many of you will take your preemies to get pictures done with Santa. I really really want LO to get his picture done on Santa's lap with his big brother.
I think in my situation it might be ok but I think I'll still have to talk DH into doing it. My local garden center has an amazing Santa set up every year. It's not as busy as a mall santa because it's a garden center....I don't know if many people know they do it there. Anyways, the first day of their santa pictures they have a big Santa arriving thing where he comes in on a fire truck so everyone goes outside to greet him then goes inside to take pictures. I was thinking we would take the kids and while DH is outside watching Santa come in on the fire truck with DS1 and all of the other children I would stay inside with LO and get in line first so when Santa comes in I'd get my kids pics taken and get out of there right away. Of course I'd keep him covered up in his carrier until its time to take the pictures.
My husband doesn't think we should risk it by going at all. I'd be heartbroken if we don't do it....but I'd be WAY more heartbroken if LO gets sick from going. I'm curious what others will do. Will you take your LO?
Re: will you take your preemie to take pictures with Santa?
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We did not for her first holiday, last year, She was 5 months old at Christmas and it wasn't worth the risk to us (we were also told to stay away from crowds, etc). I'm undecided on doing it this year.
I hadn't even thought about it yet to be honest! I would love to get pics with Santa so probably, and I don't want DS growing up in a bubble.
He actually has his first cold right now :-( I knew it was bound to happen sooner or later, but like DH says, it will only make his immune system stronger. Plus in December he will be 10 months (8 adjusted)...if he was a newborn I would definitely not bring him.
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We are Christian and I feel the same way. This plus RSV made it easy to stay home last year and we will likely stay home this year and any other year until DD asks to go see Santa.
But I know lots of preemie moms who did take their LOs during the first winter because the pics were important to them. So do what you are comfortable with but if you go, choose a weekday and get there early so you can be a quick as possible.
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I've never been that impressed with any mall Santas, but PP suggestion to have DH dress up is a great idea! I think I'm going to go online right now to look for a costume!
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