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06.23.08, 04:56 AM General Topics
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While babysitting, my MIL takes our dd (4mo) to our nearby emergency room to visit SIL, who's a nurse there. Now, I think this is crazy (in the germs/pathogens sense--I mean, this is where you go when you're too sick to go to the doc), but dh just shrugs his shoulders, doesn't see a risk. Am I wrong in thinking this isn't the best idea? She's gone 3x this week. Also, comes straight off the subway and puts her hands in dd's mouth, and I highly doubt she washes hands after changing diapers, as I've been informed that diaper wipes "take care of it." [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.23.08, 04:56 AM Flag
 

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I don't think ER is an idea place to take a baby. Germs aside it is a busy place that is not really ideal for family to drop by for visits to staff! All I can say (especially if your dh isn't on your side) is that if you don't like the way she looks after your child then don't let her look after her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:03 AM Flag
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op: Unfortunately so not an option. DH is very close to parents, so there are constant visits, and the in-laws 100% about seeing dd, which is nice, despite from the fact that neither MIL nor FIL seem to have the first clue about germs. Because DH is in the same boat, more or less, I'm just a "germaphobe," and the in-laws all sort of roll their eyes at my opinions on the matter. Pressing it would cause major tension. DH told me to just "let it go," but then I just quietly seethe at their behavior with dd, which causes tension, too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:10 AM Flag
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Without your dh on side there isn't much you can do except buy them some alcohol hand rub! Your SIL should have more idea of the safety issues but she obviously doesn't mind either. Probably everything will be fine and unless you can stand up to your ILS you will have to let it go. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:17 AM Flag
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Can you talk to SIL about this? I worked in an ER and everyone was aware of how germy it was. I would come home and dump clothes into laundry immediately, take a shower, etc. Maybe she can talk to MIL? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:21 AM Flag
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Strangely, SIL's actually a little ignorant about germs. She once professed that flu germs could only live outside the body for a few minutes. I know I'm a little paranoid, but these folks are basically anti-science. Most surprising from the nurse SIL, but her general outlook comes from the MIL. Whole family's that way. The MIL was once down with a bad flu, got up after days of bed rest to make dinner for the family, and sneezed into her hands while making the salad. I watched this happen--no hand washing. Needless to say, I stuck to the cooked fare that night. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:28 AM Flag
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