Would you go to someones for Christmas dinner with the a cold virus?

[Justkeepswimminglalala]

Dh, ds (18mo) and I have all taken ill with a cold virus. My wonderful bro is hosting Christmas dinner tomorrow and we are all meant to be taking food to contribute. It's the first family Christmas in a long time and our parents will be there too. Problem is we are all so choked up and miserable with it. Is it wrong to still go? I'm worried we will make them sick but at the same time ds will love being around his cousins.

Opposite here, we've all got the cold (including baby) and we've got people coming. They've said they all will still turf up despite knowing

I have a cold and am hosting. It's not something I would cancel for.

Some people don't mind, that's why it's nice to prewarn people and give them a choice.

It's a cold they are unavoidable this time of yr I would not want family to avoid me because they have a cold. Might be polite to check but not needed in my family.

I’d ask to be on the safe side, unless there’s someone with a compromised immune system or who needs to be protected from a cold I can’t see why they’d say no.

Hope you all feel better soon

Why are you making it sound dramatic by calling it a cold “virus”? .

It’s a common cold. Keep your hands clean, throw away used tissues, don’t share cups and utensils and don’t sneeze on anyone and everyone will be ok.

Just call and tell him. Wouldn't worry me in the slightest. It's just a cold. My OH is funny about illness (he would class a cold as an illness!!) - and might get the hump ....if for example we were meant to be going away and a cold would spoil it.....I sure he'll tell you to come anyway. If you feel rough dose up and keep the visit shorter. X

It’s a cold. Unless people were immunosuppressed or very elderly etc I wouldn’t avoid someone with the cold.

It’s a cold. People get them. Life continues.

By tomorrow you'll probably all be feeling better!

And if your brother is 'wonderful' and you love your parents, why on earth would you even consider not going just because you've got a cold?!

Are you always this dramatic over small things?

(Unless someone is seriously ill and/or has a compromised immune system, in which case then you should definitely stay away)

"Why are you making it sound dramatic by calling it a cold “virus”? confused."

Always one keyboard warrior. The common cold is a non specific term for a virus. It could be any number of viruses causing a "common cold". A cold virus is as dramatic as the common cold.

I would have called it a cold virus too. What a strange thing to pick on.

Ironically my ds is the immuno "sensitive" one but seems to have got through this without a hospital admission. No, you all are right, was silly to be worried.

let them know and see what they think.
hope you all feel better soon.

I’d ask them - it’s polite to let them know and give them the option to cancel but with all the facts.
It’s their choice not yours

"Are you always this dramatic over small things?"

Lol I'm a bit embarrassed now. I didnt think my OP was dramatic I just wanted to know normal etiquette 😂🙈

It's a cold just get on with it. I am sat here with a horrible cold I've had a horrible night it ruined the party I was at yesterday, and my fun plan for today. I've got lots and lots to do today that involves cooking and shopping and getting ready for my entire family descending on me this evening. Oh and I don't feel like eating any of the food I've spent a month buying and preparing and planning for. Bah humbug!

It's just a cold. It does all sound a bit dramatic to be honest!

A cold is quite common!

Most people aren't at risk and just feel crap for 48 hours.

I'd ask. Mention you've all had it and would they prefer you stay away and meet up in a few days.

My mum is having chemo so I'd cancel hers (although she'd insist I went )

I'm not seeing what's dramatic about it lol.
We all have a cold, feel miserable, festive season, would you go or not. Literally can't see what's dramatic about it.

Maybe should have put it in the christmas section though to save my little over dramatic heart from getting hurt. Lol

Ds is on day 6 with no Improvement 😕🤔

You really can't see how over-dramatic your OP was?!

Look - nobody in the real world ever says "I've got the cold virus". People say "I've got a cold"

And yes, colds make you feel rubbish, but it's no big deal.

I think you'll find if you stop focusing on the cold, and enjoy your Christmas, you'll start to feel better anyway.

Is it a cold or flu?

It's not Christmas is it unless at least one person in the house is snottering all over the pigs in blankets!

BIWI....Mum? Is that you??