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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have newborn twins that were born at 36 weeks and spent a week in the hospital, one because his lungs were not fully developed.  They've been home for the hospital for a week.  My mother came to visit and help for a month.  She is not due to leave for 2.5 more weeks but has developed a really deep cough.  She is sucking on cough drops and has been insisting that she just has allergies.  Neither DH nor I think that all she has are allergies, although we don't know if it is contagious and she obviously won't see a doctor because "she's FINE."

She is REALLY sensitive and has a history with getting really depressed about perceived social slights, so I know saying this will create a lot of drama.  I already tried the "maybe you should go home and get some rest and come back bit," and she started crying.  Her own mother just died, so I know she kind of "needs" the visit, but I also am very concerned about the welfare of the babies.

Am I crazy for wanting her to leave?  How on earth do I manage this?  HELP!!![/quote]

How do you know it isn't just allergies?  I have allergies, and this summer, my main system has been a cough I can't get rid of.  I would INSIST that if she wanted to stay, that she see a doctor.  Set those terms out.[/quote]

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