My husband wants me to go to pakistan with my baby for 6 months to be with his family since they have no one there. problem is, they live up in the mountains and i'm not sure if that will be so good for a baby (now 3 mos). i got real sick last time i was there, i'm scared he will get sick. do u think its a bad idea? plus, i don't know if i can get his formula over there for that long, and what about his vaccinations!? ahhh. please help!
2006-11-18 11:34:32 · 10 answers · asked by adam's_mom 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
he says other people take their kids there and nothing happens. but then again, don't they say the high elevation and water is bad also? if worse comes to worse, i'm thinking to go there for only a month WITH my mom so i can make an excuse and come back sooner. p.s. i don't even speak the language there but HIS mom wants to see her first grandchild. see, so that makes me feel selfish!
2006-11-18 11:49:08 · update #1
if your not breastfeeding you probably should not go... as you are probably correct that you will not easily find formula over there in the mountains... also at 3 months most babies have not had all their vacs... and though it is a personal choice I'd say if your going to a country that does not have really good health care vacs would be important. if your baby did get sick is there a good hospital? are you comfortable over there? also a non breastfeed baby in an environment where you get sick risks being sick. for one its not getting the antibodies from mothers milk and two you need clean water for making formula and the water may not be clean enough for your baby's system that is use to really clean water. so mixing formula with there water could cause your baby to get ill. (different people in different places are more adjusted to the bacteria that naturally lives in their environments such as their water). if you think its too soon you are probably right not worth the risk to your baby. if you do go talk to your family doc or ped and make sure you get the vac's you need, and also ask about taking a script for antibiotics if baby or you get a water born illness. as diarrhea can be very serious for a baby. but my actualy opionion on this one is don't do it it's not worth risking you and your babies health. maybe when your child is a few years old.
2006-11-18 11:51:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Honestly you should have her visit you. The second best idea would be to have your mom come with you. Your child will need a LOT of vaccines and you all should drink nothing but bottled water while you are there. You will not likely get his specific (or quality of) formula while you are there unless you shipped some over before you left.
I think a 6 month trip to Pakistan is a really bad idea for a 3mo old.
2006-11-18 12:00:06 · answer #2 · answered by iampatsajak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forget about formula, and vaccinations...what about War. I realize that Pakistan isn't at war (at least I don't think so) but that is a Muslim nation that Hates the US.
Are you lilly white? Or do you have some tint to your skin color? Can you speak Pakistani enough to bluff yourself in a tight situation? I would be MUCH more concerned for safety far and above anything else. Then you factor in formula Etc, Etc - My answer is defiantly DO NOT GO.
2006-11-18 11:45:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anne A 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well of course you are being selfish. His family has every right to see the new baby and I see no problem with goign for 6 months other than your whiny attitude. Just because YOU got sick doesn't mean your baby will. You simply have to be a bit more cautious about what and where you eat whle you are there.
2006-11-18 14:03:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You and your babies health has to come first. Maybe you can have your husband's family do some research and see if you can get the formula and other things you might need in Pakistan
2006-11-18 11:43:59 · answer #5 · answered by jaws65 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes i do not think it is a good idea for u to go to pakistan...especially since ur husband's relatives live in the moutains....u said u got sick last time u went...most likely ur child will get even more sick because he is only 3 months old and his immune system is so weak still....maybe u should talk to ur husband about waiting until he is older....u still have so many years to travel before ur child is older and has to start going to school so it wouldn't kill to wait a while....
if u and ur husband do plan on going, see ur baby's pediatrition ASAP and get all the info on vaccanations and which ones he will need...
assalamu alikum
2006-11-18 11:45:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well! They are your next parents after your own parents. Its understandable that your husband wants you to go stay there but on the otherhand its not advisable with such a small baby in tow as you mentioned that facility is not good. Tell your hubby that you really want to go but its not good for the baby especially when there is no facility for babies.
2006-11-18 11:48:05 · answer #7 · answered by AZZRA K 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My husband is from Turkey, and all of his family is there, but I already told him I don't want to take our son there until he is AT LEAST one year old. And even that seems too soon for me! My son will be one in January, and we might visit Turkey in the summer. I understand they want to meet their grandchild, but it is too early in my opinion.
And to the person who wrote about a Muslim country hating us, get a clue!!
2006-11-18 13:58:28 · answer #8 · answered by DaisyGirl 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He's gotta be Nuckin Futs!!!!!!!! Wait until the kid is old and strong enough to travel into the MOUNTAINS half-way around THE WORLD!!!................................SHEESH!!!
2006-11-18 11:45:39 · answer #9 · answered by Ricky J. 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't go!
2006-11-18 11:41:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋