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We aren't going to any holiday stuff this year either. Flu and RSV is so bad here, it's impossible to know if anyone has been around someone sick that will be at the party. Our relatives would brush off a cold as "allergies" and try to hold him anyways. They are irritated at us and think we are being ridiculous, but I felt comforted yesterday by a visit to children's hospital.( LO is ok, had a higher fever, but just had a mild virus) The ER Dr told me light-heartedly that "if family is mad at you, you are doing something right" in reference to keeping them away from people during flu season. He said so many people come in the ER after having their newborn out. He rec. we not take him out anywhere until 12 weeks min. I know that sounds extreme, but he said 4 weeks and under, immune system is very weak, 8 weeks it is a little better, and 12 weeks it is about as strong as any kid. There is no get-together that is worth me worrying about who holds the baby and telling a little cousin they can't hold him. My mom and Dh's parents are coming to our house to see the boys open gifts and then we will have a big breakfast together. I have to say, I kind of like these low key holidays.
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