I'm in Missouri and we just had our first case of swine flu confirmed. I was planning to take my 6 mos old preemies (4 mos adjusted) on a 3 hour road trip to go to a wedding for my younger cousin. Many of her college friends are from Texas, she went to Baylor, and will be coming in for the wedding. I will have the only babies and twins there and am beginning to reconsider. There will be around 150 people there and a lot of recently graduated college students and out of towners... who I know nothing about (where they've been, etc.). What would you do?
I would absolutely not go. I think this swine flu is going to continue to spread as it seems very contagious and you will never forgive yourself if you go and one of you contract it;(
I think I would probably stay at home. With such young babies, it isnt worth the risk. Im sure your cousin would understand. GL with whatever you decide to do.
It's totally not worth the risk. You're reason for not being able to attend is completely understandable and totally legit.
QUOTE(babymOmmax2 @ Apr 30 2009, 12:33 PM) [snapback]1295065[/snapback] It's totally not worth the risk. You're reason for not being able to attend is completely understandable and totally legit. I agree. She is understand. Nobody is going to be able to resist touching those sweet babies, and you don't want to be put into a situation where you have to be rude about not touching them. My boys were 7 weeks early and I wouldn't have taken them during this outbreak.
We were told not to take our preemies to any sort of group event or gathering for their entire first year! (and there were no disease outbreaks at the time). Don't know your situation, but are you travelling with someone (DH?) If so, could he stay in the hotel with the twins and you could go to the wedding on your own? You could just wash your hands a lot . . . Otherwise, I would agree with everyone else. Don't go. It's a bummer, but better to be safe. Rachel
Thanks, all. We're home and happy to be here and not there. I do have to say that twin moms and preemie moms get it... the rest of the world, really doesn't. They think we're overprotective and isolationists. I guess you really can't understand until you've had a difficult pregnancy and spent weeks or months visiting your babies in the hospital, rather than taking them home like the rest of the world.
QUOTE(MrsSally @ May 1 2009, 05:09 PM) [snapback]1296799[/snapback] Thanks, all. We're home and happy to be here and not there. I do have to say that twin moms and preemie moms get it... the rest of the world, really doesn't. They think we're overprotective and isolationists. I guess you really can't understand until you've had a difficult pregnancy and spent weeks or months visiting your babies in the hospital, rather than taking them home like the rest of the world. I saw your OP but got distracted from responding. I'm glad you decided to stay home. I would have too! I'm sorry - it sounds like your family is giving you a hard time. That sucks but remember you are doing what you need to do - that doesn't change just be cause others don't get it. Enjoy your nice, calm, relaxing weekend at home!
QUOTE(MrsSally @ May 1 2009, 05:09 PM) [snapback]1296799[/snapback] Thanks, all. We're home and happy to be here and not there. I do have to say that twin moms and preemie moms get it... the rest of the world, really doesn't. They think we're overprotective and isolationists. I guess you really can't understand until you've had a difficult pregnancy and spent weeks or months visiting your babies in the hospital, rather than taking them home like the rest of the world. You said it!! Kudos to you for doing what you feel is right.
