This fits in both the pregnancy and parenting boards so I'm posting it here for general consensus.
Baby due early July. I'm asthmatic, serious enough to take steroid inhaler but not severe. I've been following lockdown guidelines and have chosen not to go into any shops - only a daily walk in the fresh air. My husband has done the same. We have both been working from home. We have not seen any family or friends apart from on Zoom.
I'm worried about upcoming contact with family. Some of our family members haven't followed the guidance really strictly but no-one has had any symptoms. I know that MIL is very keen to meet as soon as possible, both now, and of course when baby is here. My husband feels that we will need to form our own judgement of risk when the time comes. He mentioned that it might be difficult for MIL and family to keep social distance of 2m and not let them cuddle the baby. I'm feeling more nervous and more conscious of listening to the scientific advisors. Husband feels there may be merit in following the general consensus among friends and NCT group members - eg if they all start meeting people then we might do too. I'm not too comfortable with that approach and feel scared at times- but don't know if I'm being irrational? Husband has listened to my feelings and is very supportive ie not pressuring me in any way - and this discussion is of course all academic at present. However we do seem to view this slightly differently, as do various expectant parents we've spoken to. We have agreed to keep communicating how we each feel and see where the land lies by July.
We don't know what things will be like early July when baby is due, but if you have recently had your baby, or if you're due soon or in July, what are you anticipating you will do / how do you plan to manage visiting relatives etc? (We are in England btw).