Anyone stressed about getting sick?

So today I go to one of my doctor's that I call on for work and one of the ladies tells me that everyone is sick that works there. Either with sinus ailments or stomach viruses. I got out of there as quickly as possible!

However, I'm actually concerned about the holidays. We are going to my IL's who have a very small house in Queens. We are speding it with about 10 adults and 3 children - cousins ages 7, 9 and 10 too. I'm really kind of concerned about getting sick especially since there will be children there.

Am I totally insane? I had 2 horrible sinus related sicknesses this pregnancy and I wanted to put my head through a wall. What's the best way to handle the holidays if you know you are going to be around people, especially in cramped quarters? I don't think there's any getting out of Christmas eve dinner.

Message edited 12/21/2007 11:32:49 PM.

Re: Anyone stressed about getting sick?

Try not to let it get to you. (I know, easier said than done.)

I got the stomach flu around week 8 of my pregnancy. The doctors said that the baby would get all he/she needed and I would suffer. I also had a sinus infection that came around week 20 and never went away. The baby is stronger than you will ever know.

Re: Anyone stressed about getting sick?

initially yes, but now.... No. there are bigger things to be concerned with IMO.

Re: Anyone stressed about getting sick?

I try to be cautious - cover my mouth on the subway, wash my hands, etc. but there's not much else I can do and I don't think stressing over it is going to help

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I had the Noro virus that was on the news and ended up at L&D for an IV it was awful.

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Posted by waterspout4

Try not to let it get to you. (I know, easier said than done.)

I got the stomach flu around week 8 of my pregnancy. The doctors said that the baby would get all he/she needed and I would suffer. I also had a sinus infection that came around week 20 and never went away. The baby is stronger than you will ever know.

Re: Anyone stressed about getting sick?

I work in a school with tons of germy kids, the nurse told me Wed. that Chicken Pox was going around in Kindergarten, and the school was sent a letter about a few kids having the flu...I am ALSO on the lookout for 5th disease, yes I am worried but I keep sanitizer wipes and spray with me all the time...can we say germaphobe

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I am a teacher a germs are everywhere. I just wash my hands a lot and try not to share pencils and pens.

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I have had one cold so far at 4 months. I so am a germaphobe. I make my kids come in and go straight to the sink to wash when they come home. I keep warm, drink only water pretty much. Try to eat well. ( need more salad) and take my vitamins regularly. Thats about all you can do. Occasionally I pop a 30mg of zinc or a 500 mg of c. Even at the gym I was my hands right after I use the machines when I am still at the gym. I so dont want to be ill. My sis would up in the hospital at 7 months on an IV last year when she got the stomach bug. Just wash your hands if you handle the dishes and dont touch your eyes, nose or mouth after touching door knobs, phones, or hand shaking.

Re: Anyone stressed about getting sick?

Yes cause I also have a 2 year old to take care of, so if I can avoid it I will. I also wash my hands A LOT!!