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To stop plans for her baby shower

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Beebababadabo · 23/01/2022 22:18

Ok so my sister is having her first and very likely last baby (she is 42) took about 4 years to get pregnant and I understand this is a very much awaited baby, I know how hard it is to get pregnant as it also happened to me. So my daughter has come down with covid last week and now my son has it, tested just today. All the while my dh and I have tested negative so far. Today I stayed home with my ds and my dd and dh went to dinner at my the in-laws. My Bil (sister husband) said he didn't feel comfortable going so didn't go, even though my dh and dd are testing negative for covid. I'm worried because I've organised a surprise baby shower for my sister this Sunday and I'm afraid my Bil is going to put a stop to it.

It's taken me weeks to plan and money obviously spent. It's only a small affair with 8 ladies in all. We are all going to test on the day for covid and if anyone is positive of course they won't go. But I know because my son has it even if I'm testing negative I'm afraid he won't allow it, he wouldn't even go for a walk outside with friends who child had.it but the dad tested negative. I can't speak to my sister as it's a surprise baby shower to know how she feels (but she has said to me he has been a nightmare with his anxiety since her pregnancy and it actually but her off doing it again, not that she thought she had much of a chance anyway.

Would I be unreasonable to tell him he is being unfair. He suffers from anxiety I know, but I don't see why it should stop my sister from experiencing her first and only baby shower. Of course we be as safe as possible and everyone will test but if everyone is negative just because a family member is positive surely it be safe enough?

OP posts:
Kite22 · 24/01/2022 15:09

That's what I said @TheHoptimist
I was replying to MyOtherProfile 's claim you can just book them online for free.

Slowfoxfast · 24/01/2022 15:23

Good update and I hope you manage to celebrate in the best way you can!

EatYourVegetables · 24/01/2022 15:47

Postpone.

Omicron is very contagious, and LTFs are not very reliable. You can be testing negative for days after obviously getting Covid.

I’d assume any family member of a Covid positive person is contagious, and I’d stay away from them.

If I was 42 and pregnant with my first and last baby, I’d stay away from anyone who’s been in contact with Covid.

Pantsomime · 24/01/2022 16:54

Great update- enjoy your alternative plans

FrogIAm · 24/01/2022 17:18

Great update.
Enjoy the alternative plans and being an auntie to be.

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