He is coughing, but has no fever. My grandma will pass any day and I have not seen her. Should I take him in there to see her? There is no one to watch him while I go.
2007-11-10 01:15:29 · 16 answers · asked by adams_crazy_mommy 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I AM WORRIED THAT MY SON WILL CATCH SOMETHING NEW! THAT IS THE NEXT PROBLEM. THANKS EVERYONE!
2007-11-10 01:45:55 · update #1
a sinus infection is not a cold or flu
2007-11-10 01:17:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
First, I am very sorry your grandma is getting ready to pass. My grandmother just passed on October 18th and was on her death bed 5 days before she went and I was there everyday. That in itself left me with very little regrets, so that being said, you need to get up there ASAP - you never know when she will go. Secondly, If he is 3 he doesn't need to be attached at your hip every second so go up there, and maybe someone in your family who is not related to your grandma by blood (like a family members spouse) could look after him for a little while in the waiting room while you spend time with your grandma. BUT I would definitely let your son see her one last time to hug her and say I love you. My 3 year old was there with me almost everyday and even though my grandma was in an almost comatose state, when my daughter said "I love you" she mumbled it back - and I will never forget that moment as long as I live.
2007-11-10 01:32:07 · answer #2 · answered by Janessa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you can take him! If you're worried about him getting germs, and hospitals ARE germy places, just make sure he doesn't crawl around on the floor or touch too many things while he's there. Take something to entertain him while you are visiting with your grandma, like a coloring book and crayons, or a Power Ranger, or whatever. Also, he should wash his hands and change clothes when he gets home. Then you should be fine.
2007-11-10 02:00:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes! You can bring him in the hospital but there are some hospital that does not allow children to get inside of the hospital for the reason the children is much vulnerable to sickness and infection.
2007-11-14 01:14:54 · answer #4 · answered by cesaregealogo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would but have him wear a mask and wash his hands thoroughly before entering her room. Just keep in mind that he may be upset seeing her in the state she is in. And that the only way to prevent this is to bring someone along who can sit in the waiting room with him while you have a brief visit with her.
2007-11-10 01:19:26 · answer #5 · answered by Crystal B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why not? And while you're at it get one of the doctors at the hospital to check on his sinuses.
Perhaps your grandma will be so happy to see you're little guy that she'll turn around and make a miraculous recovery!
Good luck!
2007-11-10 01:32:40 · answer #6 · answered by Lisa M 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, i'm not trying to be morbid, but if she's going to pass anyway it probably wouldn't matter if she got his cold right? W/O a fever you can still spread germs thru cough/air secretions.... i say head on up to the hospital and visit granny.....
2007-11-10 01:18:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anna M 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
washing his hands and TRYING to make a 3yr old wear a mask will not help and while if she is cognizant, he may make your grandma smile, she would be the first to tell you that he should not be there. the hospital staff and other patients would not appreciate his presence, especially in these day's where Mercia is showing up everywhere.
so please find a TRUSTED friend or neighbor to leave him with, while you say good bye.
i am indeed sorry for your tribulations
2007-11-10 01:40:58 · answer #8 · answered by hobbabob 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i remember when i was little, my grandfather was dying. Do you know he asked to see his grandbabies and went into acoma. I was sick with the flu, but my dad brought me up there so i could see my granddaddy. I knew he was dying but i know that he wanted so much to see us one last time. Take your son up to see your grandmother, it will be a comfort to her and may help ease the pain. She would want to see her great grandson before she passes. My grandfather passed away while we were in the hospital room with him. He waited long enough to hear our voices before passing.
2007-11-10 01:27:45 · answer #9 · answered by Lady Goldeluxe 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your grandma is safe with your son being around and it would be nice if she get to see him one more time if you say she is dying...take the kid to see your grandma maybe he can put a smile on her face and let forget her misery for a minute or two.
2007-11-10 01:22:13 · answer #10 · answered by bostonjock28 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If she is on her last days then i can't see how it will make much of a difference and you need to be there. Maybe just be mindful of the fact he may be sick and if he starts coughing take him out of the room.
Sorry to hear your news.
2007-11-10 01:19:10 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋