Gwen, Daddy's girl Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 keep your germs to yourself. The children have a bug. It is so hard to keep them away from my Dad. My son with Down syndrome really doesn't understand. Dad has to push him away when he comes in for a kiss or hug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Oh, bless your heart! This part stinks! Mine have it too...we can be cybersick together! Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 That's a sucky challenge to be faced with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beat it Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 We struggle with this too, My MIL decided whats the difference, she could go with out seeing or hugging her grandaughter then catch a bug of some door handle while not being with her grandaughter (who has the sniffles.) She felt time is too precious, one never knows.................... Its a hard thing, her decision I guess. Beat it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzie Q Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Get a box of disposable masks from the pharmacy. Have your dad keep one handy. Use the antibacterial handwash liquid liberally. Clean hands are probably the most important way to keep the germs at bay. I, myself would hug anyway! ~Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vassar36 Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Thats a very hard situation I am sorry. When we went down to visit for Thanksgiving my kids were sick and it was very hard seeing my mom not hug & kiss my now 3 & 5 year old/s when she was so "hands-on" before. It was very hard for all of us...so i feel for you.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 adding to the mask situation, to make it fun to wear you could do decorating with like Lipstick and colorful Things maybe. Make it fun for kids wearing them if they wanted too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieJane Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 aww...I can relate. My two-year-old has been under the weather the last two days, and I think I caught a bit of it from her. That means that I haven't been over to visit my dad for two days...which stinks. So far he is feeling pretty good one week after chemo, and I don't want to take the risk of getting him sick...so I have just been calling frequently and keeping my distance until I feel better. It's tough, though...I want to be there...just not worth the risk. The masks are a good idea. I might pick some up tomorrow. Hope you're all better soon! -s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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