Premie vs visitors
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My son was born full term and we still set the boundary of no kids until we’re comfortable. School just started again and sick season has just begun, set boundaries and don’t feel bad about them. In the end, you are simply protecting your child and people can wait to visit. It’s not worth the risk.
I personally think no baby should be exposed to germs earlier than they should be especially if it can be prevented! Set your boundary and make people follow them!
Mama of 2 different preemies- my first was peak Covid and we live in Hawaii with no family so that was a peace of cake since no one could come even if they wanted to. I was due September 8th and instead delivered in early July at 31 weeks. We’ve stuck to home unless we’re going to doctors appts and therapies (8 weeks in the NICU and released with an NG tube) to avoid any strangers or close interactions and the only person who has met him and visited is my MIL but that’s purely because my husband had to leave on a 3 weeks work trip a few days after we came home. She was required to mask and social distance as much as possible when flying, update her flu and TDAP and also there is no handling him without washing her hands and absolutely NO kissing or hands on face (this one can be tricky just cause of NG tube and tiny hands tend to yank)
@Celecia Thank you, this was my first time truly setting a boundary out right like that. I’m really proud of myself but I’m also a push over sometimes so I felt bad. I just have to continue to find my voice to protect my son.
@Rebekah Thank you. I read it all and is very accurate. You would think someone would know this without them putting you in a position to have to set boundaries.
I had my baby premature at 34 weeks and 5 days. She spend two weeks in the NICU before she could come home. Both the hospital staff and her pediatrician said to limit visitors for 6-8 weeks because it’s COVID/flu/RSV season and they are more susceptible to germs and getting sick. Both doctors also said especially no interactions with kids other than siblings for 6-8 weeks. I have had my baby home for almost a month now and told people they can’t visit until middle to end of October per the doctors orders. I’d rather her be safe and healthy than make people happy by letting them see her early. You do what feels right to you! Her pediatrician did say we could let her see a few people that we trust so I picked two-four people that I know aren’t around kids/don’t socialize much and that aren’t sickly.
@Bonnie yes, and her child is 4 and goes to a head start. I would be devastated if this little 6 pound baby gets sick.
@Charlotte Covid time I remember those days how scary and in my area it it is rising again. 🤦🏽♀️
My baby was technically full-term (37+1) but had severe IUGR. I wouldn't want visitors so soon either. Especially those who might be sick. Don't feel bad for settung boundaries. You're doing it to keep your baby safe.