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To not want poorly people here for Xmas?

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Missingmybabysomuch · 23/12/2023 14:34

OK so I'm meant to be hosting my parents for Xmas. However my dad has come down with some sort of horrible illness.
Don't know what it is for sure. If it isn't covid it must be flu or something. He is feverish, hot and cold, shaking uncontrollably, sweaty, pounding headache, body aches, hasn't been out of bed etc.
This is the AIBU. I mentioned that it might be best if they don't come for Xmas. I have 2 DC, one is only 6 months old, and quite frankly I just don't want us all to get ill. The baby has already had endless viral crap for the last few weeks so we've barely slept and I can't cope with her catching something else.
But my parents are making me feel guilty and unreasonable for not wanting them to come.
I adore my parents and was really looking forward to it but I also don't want to get any of us to catch it.

OP posts:
Blinkityblonk · 24/12/2023 14:40

If they had travelled from Australia I would allow them in, all other situations, nope. I can't understand what they don't understand. And why should you, the mum of a six month old, be popping over to deliver their Christmas dinner? Whatever happened to nurturing the new babies and their mums? Honestly, I would not be ok with any of this.

theconfidenceofwho · 24/12/2023 20:35

Just carry on as you are Op - DO NOT let them visit!

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