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Hospital restrictions.

JamiesmallsJamiesmalls
in March 2013 Moms
So I found out my hospital is not allowing any visitors under 18 due to flu season. I am completely devastated. I have never been away from my 6 year old for more than a day. I have my c section scheduled for next Wed. I hope this changes, by then, but I'm so upset. Should I try to sneak her in anyway, or stick to Skype. I was so looking forward to her coming to meet we brother in the hospital, hold him, and get her sibling gift :
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  • emw8910emw8910 member
    My hospital is not allowing visitors under 18 except for the patients' other children, baby's siblings. Maybe ask if she could come for a 30-60 minute visit and wear a mask? I'm not sure how they work but it's possible they could make an exception for patients' children, it at least couldn't hurt to ask! I completely understand how you feel and really hope she can come visit!
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  • doremi29doremi29 member
    When my SIL had her 3rd, they had the same restrictions.  The nurses said "just walk the kids in like you own the place".  They did and nothing was ever said.  I would absolutely play dumb on that one.  As long as DS is 100% healthy, he will be coming to the hospital to meet the baby and there very well may be the same restrictions.  I'm not even going to ask because I'd rather seriously not know and just bring him in when the time comes.
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  • BrilliantBrunetteJennyBrilliantBrunetteJenny member
    Sometimes they make an exception for siblings. Maybe you can get her a flu shot if you have not already and see if they will make an exception for you. I hope they do good luck!
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  • Mrs MoJoRisinMrs MoJoRisin member
    That is upsetting! I started crying filling out my preop papers in the office today when they asked me who was watching DS while I would be gone. I can't stand the thought either.
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  • mammamia24mammamia24 member
    My hospital isn't allowing anyone under the age of 12 to visit. I did find out though that DS is allowed to visit since he's my child and sibling to the baby. Have you tried asking and seeing if they will make an exception for your other child?
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  • Andrea+DavidAndrea+David
    At our hospital there is an exception for siblings as long as they are flu symptom free and have been for at least 48 hours... If I end up having our little guy while my boyfriend has his 5 year old daughter, which is every other weekend, I'm hoping she will be able to visit her little brother because she is so excited to be a big sister again she has another little brother who is about 14 months from her mom!!
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  • OmgzombiesOmgzombies

    Honestly, as someone who could potentially be in the hospital next door with a brand new baby, I understand the policy and would prefer that you adhere to it.  I know it sucks, but it's a short time, and it keeps all the other babies safe from flu.  I'd be rather upset if I there was a policy to keep my brand new one safe, and some other parent completely disregarded it.  This is coming from someone who has a two year old that won't be allowed at the hospital either, so it's not like I'm not in the same boat.  

    Also, it's good for your kids to get some time away from you.  They need time away from Mom and Dad, and to learn to be on their own.  This is a great time for them to get some quality bonding time with a favorite grandparent, aunt/uncle, family friend.   At 6, they are quite capable of understanding that they are not being abandoned, and that it's only for a short time.  

    All that being said if you are worried about the policy, you can ask the nurses.  Sometimes there is a rule in place that if you can show documentation of having had a flu vaccine, and are flu symptom free they will let your child in, though they won't heavily advertise it.  

     I have also heard of some parents that will go downstairs to the hospital cafeteria and have breakfast or lunch with their child when they are not allowed to visit.  Another possibility.

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