Hosting Xmas with new baby

[Anonymous]

I'm not a bubble wrap parent but I'd NOPE this one!

You have a new baby, in a tripledemic. Plus another small child. And you have just given birth. I'd stay home with just dh and kids. Just lay low this year.

Any NORMAL guests would understand why you're doing this. The ones that complain are the ones you do NOT want around the baby right now...so either way, do what you need to do to protect your baby.

[Anonymous]

oP, I think this would be a no any year for me but ESPECIALLY this year with horrible viruses going at and hospitals filling up. It’s going to get worse before the holidays. I really hope people understand- this is too much with such a tiny baby. Our pediatrician told us they have had 4 year olds hospitalized for RSV this year- it’s no joke.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sounds like a question for a pediatrician.

+1

[Anonymous]

I would not do it. For your sake and baby. But really, a 2 week old shouldn’t be around so many people and they are all likely going to want to see the baby.

[Anonymous]

Have your parents and ILs not yet met the baby? And presumably you were fine with that?

[Anonymous]

Perhaps you can keep the baby upstairs, it will sleep & eat there, and otherwise be not exposed during the evening

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Perhaps you can keep the baby upstairs, it will sleep & eat there, and otherwise be not exposed during the evening

It's not a cat, you can't just leave it in the room with a water bowl

OP, nope this event. This isn't the year for you to host. You can host next year when the baby is older.

[Anonymous]

Op I say this kindly. Ask your pediatrician what you should do. They will put the fear of god into you. You should not allow your baby that much exposure, even if it’s Christmas.

[Anonymous]

A newborn should not have that much exposure. You shouldn’t attend, let alone host. Your ped will tell you the same thing.

And that’s assuming you’re breastfeeding etc. If you’re not even breastfeeding then I have no idea what’s even going through your mind, really terrible judgement.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A newborn should not have that much exposure. You shouldn’t attend, let alone host. Your ped will tell you the same thing.

And that’s assuming you’re breastfeeding etc. If you’re not even breastfeeding then I have no idea what’s even going through your mind, really terrible judgement.

Even if there wasn’t a triple pandemic, why would you do this to yourself? You’re not going to look like you have everything together (if that’s what this is about). You are going to look like you have poor judgement.

[Anonymous]

My friend has a baby just a few weeks old, and shes is very strict about who she has around her baby. And those people she is allowing to see the baby must have the flu vaccine and updated COVID booster. She said once her baby gets her first round of shots she'll be a little more relaxed about it but so far she's only had the vaccinations given at birth.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My kid was SGR and that (in and of itself) has nothing to do with immune system, so that’s kind of a silly excuse. You didn’t say when you gave birth but if it was recent (as in plans changed - you weren’t supposed to have him and now he’s here) then yes obviously you can and probably should cancel, though should do it soon. If you gave birth 8 weeks ago and are regretting your decision then be honest about that, and ASAP. You have a right to do so and in that situation your guests also have a right to be a little annoyed.

I gave birth on Friday. The baby will be two weeks and two days on Christmas.

You gave birth 2 weeks ago and you're planning to host 20 people in 10 days? How is this even a question? I'll chalk it up to new mom hormones. No. Don't do it.

I agree. Your baby has a very sensitive immune system right now and is vulnerable to everything.

[Anonymous]

No. I would skip Christmas this year. Do a small dinner with your nuclear family.

[Anonymous]

No. Don't host and also don't attend. This is the stay home year. DH can take your older child and bring home a plate of food if you wish.

[Anonymous]

OP, blame it on the pediatrician. "My Pediatrician says, ...."

Hard no. The illnesses going around right now are bad and every other person is sick or a carrier.