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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Grandma's house. Grandma's decisions. Don't like it? Don't go.[/quote]

There is no way this is not the best option, given all the factors:
1) very isolated situation
2) highly highly (understandably) stressed family with newborn and new diagnosis in toddler, doubtlessly not as knowledgable about celiac as they will become, and also (understandably) stressed because of that
3) grandmother already investing a lot of time and effort into preparation for #2
4) picky eater kids, who -- like kids of every stripe -- will pick up on the tension

Just visit them both separately -- grandmother when she is not (understandabl) concerned about accommodations that side of the family with acute special needs, and the other family when you can stay in a hotel nearby their place so that they can be completely (understandably) in control of their own space (and you can have flexible time away, with or without food invovled, as needed).

I would so be backing away from that beehive of stress. Nobody needs to see my family at exactly that moment that much. We can all do better later.

PS: I find OP just a calm, sensible delight. I think you'll do fine, even if I wouldn't. Well done![/quote]

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