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12-19-2012 at 10:46 AM
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Visiting Family at Christmas?

BIL is having a few people over Christmas Eve...they have not seen LO since she was in the hospital (but that's a whole other issue).  There will be approx 10 adults (including DH and myself) and 2 toddlers.  I am going a little stir crazy and would like to go...but of course am nervous.  We have of course asked if anyone is sick or has been sick or been around anyone sick....LO is almost 4 months old, 1.5 months adjusted, has had 2 rounds of synagis (last dose 2 weeks ago) and 2 rounds of vaccinations.  Would you go? Or just stay home and not risk it?
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12-19-2012 at 10:52 AM
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We went to a couple larger family holiday gatherings (more like 50 people...) last year.  I don't regret it, but in retrospect it was a huge risk for little payout.  I spent most of the events in a spare room with DS (or pumping) because he was really overstimulated.  And I couldn't pass him off to anyone other than his grandparents and DH because that was the rule we made, so I didn't get to do much mingling or anything.  Not to mention, I was on constant lookout for the slightest sign of illness in the other party-goers.  If you are taking precautions, it isn't probably the worst thing in the world to take him, but realize it won't be an easy night and there are some risks.  GL!
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12-19-2012 at 11:11 AM
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I would. We went to a large family gathering for thanksgiving. We asked if everyone was healthy. I had him in a carrier the whole time and didn't let people hold him, so he didn't get passed around. It went fine and everyone was happy to see him and us there. I know others will disagree with me. I think it helps we have no one in our families who makes us feel guilty or over protective. They are all understanding and support our decisions.
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12-19-2012 at 12:32 PM
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I would.

We had plans to travel for the holidays, but DS didn't get his recent synagis shot so we've reverted to plan B - which is stay home. 
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12-19-2012 at 12:39 PM
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I personally wouldn't go.  Even with synagis, the risk would've been too much for me.  Check with your pedi, though, and see what they recommend.
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12-19-2012 at 12:47 PM
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I wouldn't go either.  This is just my humble opinion, but just the fact that your baby qualifies for Synagis is what convinces me.  It's very difficult to qualify for Synagis... so the fact that your's does tells me that his health *is* that fragile.  Every preemie's health is fragile, but you know what I'm saying I hope.  

But this is coming from a girl who isn't even letting family or friends step foot into our house until after RSV season is over.  We're probably way stricter than most people. 
 
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12-19-2012 at 12:54 PM
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I probably wouldn't go with a baby that young.  I tend to be fairly cautious though and am much happier on my own turf where I can control who comes over as well as what is in the environment.  

We have debated for weeks as to whether to go to a family gathering (30-ish people) for the holidays this year.  I think we are going to attend now that I know the guest list has limited toddlers and school age children.

 

With all that said, you and your pedi know your child best and you know your own comfort level.  Im not surprised with the varying opinions you have gotten in this post.  Do what you are comfortable with.    
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12-19-2012 at 2:48 PM
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Nope, I wouldn't, and our NICU has told us to keep the girls on lock down this flu season, with limited, if any, visitors. That was our plan anyway, given we're incredibly conservative/paranoid about their health this early. I'm not willing to take any risks -- offending family doesn't bother me a bit. But, I'm overly cautious, I guess, at this stage... 
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12-19-2012 at 10:27 PM
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I agree we don't leave the house unless its to the doctor. With everything you have gone through with your baby I don't think it's worth it. We are staying home for the holidays and aren't going anywhere with our daughter until after flu season. I know it stinks but in the long run you would kick yourself if anything happened to your baby because of a party.
 
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12-22-2012 at 2:10 PM
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I wouldn't go since there are little kids attending. We are going to DH's parent's house on Christmas Eve as long as everyone is healthy. However, there will only be adults in attendance and they all know our rule of strict hand washing. If there were kids in attendance or we had any concerns of our rules not being followed, we would not be going.
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