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A question for when baby arrives

brittany+seth18brittany+seth18 member
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I had a question for when my baby arrives, we're due in May. I know this may not be the place to ask but I didn't know where else to post.

Right now my BIL and SIL live with us. She works in a daycare and has a horrible immune system. Shes been with us for 4 months and has been sick more days than not. There are some bad viruses that have been going around the daycare (norovirus, slap cheek, coxsackie) to name a few. I'm really worried about having her around my newborn. Should I be worried? I don't want anything to happen to my baby. Or am I just being paranoid? Please I need some advice!
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Re: A question for when baby arrives

  • DezignedByFaithDezignedByFaith member
    I personally would be worried. That's just too much exposure for a newborn. Are they planning to move anytime soon?
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  • ASmallWonderASmallWonder member
    I get the worry, absolutely, but I'm going to give you a different perspective.  When you have your second baby and your first is in daycare, you'll face the same thing, but worse.  (I joke that my baby would get sick less if I laid him on the floor of a public bathroom for naps)  At least your SIL has the ability to understand needing to stay far away if she's sick and is smart enough to wash her hands, not get in the baby's face and not sneeze and cough all over the baby.  Also, while viruses can happen any time, May is a good time of year for illnesses.  Far less likely to have the flu go through your house.

    All you can do is see what happens because what's the alternative?  Kick them out?
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  • brittany+seth18brittany+seth18 member
    Thank you for the input. I don't think their planning on moving out anytime soon. And I understand about the whole second child thing. I just dont want a sick child, not that anybody does. It'll be my first baby and I'm kind of a worrier and nervous about becoming a mom. I think I'm going to talk to my hubby and let him know how I'm feeling and see what he thinks.

    Id also really love the house to ourselves again. But I don't want to be mean and kick them out.
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  • taraleannetaraleanne member
    I don't think it's mean to want your home to yourself when your baby arrives. Is there any reason why they CAN'T move out? (financial or otherwise?)   It's nice to have privacy in your home and not just be stuck in one room especially if you are breastfeeding. 
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  • normandyn7normandyn7 member
    Yes I would be worried. If they absolutely cannot move out maybe mention it to her. See if she is willing to get the flu shot and maybe a whooping cough shot too just in case. All you can do is not have her around the baby if she is sick and make sure she is washing her hands if she handles the baby. And keep up with the cleaning and wiping things down in the house. Nothing else you can really do IMO.
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