Visiting a newborn when you have a cold/flu

[Miss E]

Hun, I would try not to stress too much about it. My DS1 came in to visit us on day 2. The minute I cuddled him I could tell he had a fever. So I sent him and DH straight off to see the GP. Turned out he had tonsilitis (super infectious). I was devastated. I spoke to both my OB and the Paed and they both said that I should still have him come visit despite being sick. Their take on the situation was that we were already in the germiest possible place - a hospital and operating theatre. Also, because I was breastfeeding they felt that the colostrum should provide him with added protection. Obviously we took precautions, hand sanitiser and no kisses, but DS2 didn't catch anything. HTH

[LuluHB]

Probably why your baby is late it's waiting for you to all be better

Not sure what my babies excuse is lol

Keeping mine company?!?!? Or maybe your baby wants "the title" for the latest of May bubs? Either way, I wish they'd both hurry up ;-)

Thanks Miss E.

[sangie]

I figure hospitals are full of germs anyway hun so I wouldn't stress too much. Definitely get the girls and anyone else to wash hands and use hand sanitiser etc. Apart from that there isn't much else you can do?!

I wish she'd hurry up too lol! Busting for her to arrive!